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CDC and FDA linked 42 Listeria illnesses that started between 2018 and 2025, including 41 hospitalizations and 14 deaths, to Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial frozen supplemental shakes made by Prairie Farms Dairy and sold to healthcare facilities.

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Source: Lyons ReadyCare / Sysco Imperial Shakes

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Outbreak status and case intake

Past OutbreakAccepting Cases

Lyons Magnus recalled 4 oz. Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial frozen supplemental shakes manufactured by Prairie Farms in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The shakes went mainly to long-term care facilities and weren't sold at retail.

Suspected Source
Frozen supplemental shakes
Recall
February 22, 2025
Amount
763,250 cases of shakes

About This Outbreak

Prairie Farms Supplement Shake Listeria Lawyer

Prairie Farms Supplement Shake Listeria Outbreak

FDA and CDC linked 42 Listeria illnesses, 41 hospitalizations, and 14 deaths to Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial frozen supplemental shakes manufactured by Prairie Farms Dairy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Cases were reported from 21 states.

Healthcare Setting Outbreak

Many victims were nursing home and long-term care residents or recently hospitalized patients already in fragile health. Lyons Magnus recalled 4 oz. shake cartons with best-by dates from February 21, 2025 through February 21, 2026 after Prairie Farms initiated the underlying recall.

CDC looked into this Listeria strain in 2018, 2021, and 2023 but couldn’t tie it to a specific food. CDC reopened the investigation in October 2024 after six new illnesses were reported. FDA’s review of long-term care food records showed the shakes were a common food, and in February 2025 the outbreak strain turned up in environmental samples from the Prairie Farms plant. Illnesses started between August 17, 2018, and March 13, 2025.

Why Listeria Hit So Hard Here

Listeria grows at refrigerator temperatures and can persist on equipment that isn’t fully sanitized. For elderly and immunocompromised patients, listeriosis carries a high risk of bloodstream infection, meningitis, and death.

Families of deceased residents and hospitalized patients may pursue claims against manufacturers, distributors, and facilities that continued serving recalled shakes.

Ron Simon & Associates is a food poisoning law firm that has recovered over $850 million for victims nationwide. Our Listeria lawyers are reviewing claims from this outbreak. Contact us for a free consultation at 1-888-335-4901. You pay our law firm nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Outbreak Progression

How the outbreak has developed over time based on official reports.

Date
Illnesses
Hosp.
Deaths
Feb 24
38
37
12
May 16Latest
42
41
14

Data compiled from CDC, FDA, and state health department reports. Updates may lag official announcements.

Geographic Impact

21 States Affected

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42

Confirmed Illnesses

41

Hospitalizations

14

Deaths Reported

Outbreak Timeline

Key Events

Aug 17, 2018

Earliest illness onset CDC links to the outbreak

Nov 25, 2024

FDA is notified of a Listeria outbreak in which many sick people lived in long-term care facilities

Feb 19, 2025

Genetic testing links Listeria from the Prairie Farms plant environment to bacteria from sick people.

Feb 22, 2025

Lyons Magnus recalls Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial frozen supplemental shakes manufactured by Prairie Farms Dairy in Fort Wayne, Indiana

May 16, 2025

CDC declares the outbreak over with 42 illnesses, 41 hospitalizations, and 14 deaths in 21 states

Recalled Products

These products have been recalled in connection with this outbreak.

Lyons Magnus Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial 4 oz frozen supplemental shakes (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, and Strawberry Banana, including No Sugar Added and Plus versions, 17 items)

Sold at: Healthcare facilities nationwide, Long-term care facilities, Hospitals and food-service distributors

Size: 4 fl oz (118 mL) cartons
Best By: 022125 to 022126

Important Safety Notice

If you have any of these products, do not consume them. Check your refrigerator and pantry, and dispose of or return affected items immediately.

Symptoms to Watch

Listeria Symptoms

Fever

High fever, often with muscle aches and fatigue

Headache

Severe headache and stiff neck in some cases

Confusion

Mental changes, especially in adults over 65

Pregnancy Complications

Miscarriage, stillbirth, or serious illness in newborns when infection occurs during pregnancy

Get medical care now if you develop fever, muscle aches, a stiff neck, confusion, or loss of balance after eating recalled food. Listeria is especially dangerous during pregnancy and for older adults and people with weakened immune systems, and symptoms can start weeks after exposure.

Next Steps

What To Do Now

1

Check whether you or a family member had a Listeria infection that started between August 2018 and March 2025, especially after a stay in a nursing home, long-term care facility, or hospital

2

Ask the facility for diet records, meal tickets, or menus that show Lyons ReadyCare or Sysco Imperial shakes were served

3

Request hospital records and lab results that confirm Listeria

4

If a family member died, keep the death certificate and records from the final hospital stay

5

Contact Ron Simon & Associates for a free case evaluation at 1-888-335-4901

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Lyons Magnus LLC recalled 4 oz frozen supplemental shakes sold under the Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial brand names, manufactured by Prairie Farms Dairy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The recall covered shakes with best-by dates from February 21, 2025 through February 21, 2026. The shakes were distributed to food-service operators and long-term care facilities, not directly to consumers at retail.

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This content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Information is current as of the date accessed. For the most up-to-date outbreak information, please consult official CDC and FDA websites.

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