# Major Recall Alert: Frozen Supplemental Shakes Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
On February 22, 2025, Lyons Magnus LLC announced a **major recall of its Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes** due to potential contamination with the harmful bacterium *Listeria monocytogenes*. This contamination raises significant public health concerns, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Read on for everything you need to know about this urgent recall.
## Why This Recall is Important
A *Listeria monocytogenes* contamination poses serious health risks. While healthy individuals may experience mild flu-like symptoms, such as fever, nausea, and abdominal discomfort, the bacterium can cause more severe complications like meningitis or sepsis in immunocompromised individuals. For pregnant women, the impact can be devastating, potentially leading to miscarriages or stillbirths. Tragically, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported **38 illnesses and 11 deaths associated with the strain linked to this recall**.
This highlights the critical importance of quickly identifying and addressing contaminated products to protect public safety.
## Details of the Recall
Here is a summary of the key recall details:
- **Recalled Products**:
4 oz. cartons of Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes.
These products were not available for retail sale but were distributed to **long-term care facilities** across the United States.
- **Manufacturer and Distributor**:
- Produced by Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., at their Fort Wayne, Indiana facility.
- Distributed nationally by Lyons Magnus LLC.
- **Reason for Recall**:
Possible contamination with *Listeria monocytogenes* due to production conditions.
- **Safety Measures Taken**:
- Lyons Magnus immediately halted purchases from the affected Prairie Farms facility.
- Customers were notified, and impacted products were pulled from distribution nationwide.
- **How to Identify the Products**:
Consumers can check the **lot codes** and **best-by dates** printed on the top of the cartons. For a complete list of affected products, visit the official FDA recall announcement here: [FDA Recall Notification](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lyons-magnus-recalls-lyons-readycare-and-sysco-imperial-frozen-supplemental-shakes-manufactured).
## What You Should Do
If you or someone you know has purchased or has access to the recalled frozen shakes, take the following steps:
- **Stop Using the Product**: Immediately stop consuming the recalled items to avoid potential health risks.
- **Quarantine Affected Products**: If you are unsure whether a product is affected, check the lot codes against the provided information.
- **Contact Lyons Magnus for Questions**:
- Visit their website at ***.lyonsmagnus.com**.
- Reach out by email at **frozenshakerecall@lyonsmagnus.com**.
If you experience any symptoms after consuming a recalled product, seek medical attention promptly.
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For the official details of this recall, visit the FDA’s announcement: [FDA Recall Notification](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lyons-magnus-recalls-lyons-readycare-and-sysco-imperial-frozen-supplemental-shakes-manufactured).