Posted On March 25, 2025 Product Liability and Class Action News
A nationwide recall of frozen supplemental shakes has raised concerns after Listeria monocytogenes contamination led to at least 38 illnesses, 37 hospitalizations, and 12 deaths. These contaminated nutritional shakes, manufactured by Prairie Farms Dairy, were sold under the Lyons ReadyCare Listeria recall and Sysco Imperial shake contamination brands and distributed to hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities. Many individuals who relied on these shakes for essential nutrition are now facing serious health complications linked to Listeria poisoning.
The impact of this Listeria outbreak has been devastating, particularly for elderly individuals, immunocompromised patients, and residents of long-term care facilities. If your family has been affected, we are here to help. Contact the product liability lawyers at Console & Associates P.C. today for a free case evaluation and to learn more about your legal rights. Complete our online form today.
Unlike other foodborne bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes can survive in refrigerated conditions, allowing it to spread quickly to different foods and surfaces. The infection, Listeriosis, is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can develop within 24 hours or take up to 10 weeks to appear, making it difficult to trace the source of illness immediately.
Early Listeriosis symptoms include:
If the infection spreads, more serious complications may develop, such as:
For pregnant women, a Listeria infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, or life-threatening complications for newborns. In individuals over 65 or those with preexisting health conditions, Listeriosis can lead to sepsis, meningitis, and organ failure.
The following frozen supplemental shakes recall was issued due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination and should not be consumed:
Lyons ReadyCare Frozen Shakes
Sysco Imperial Frozen Shakes
These contaminated nutritional shakes were distributed nationwide to hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities, placing medically vulnerable individuals at significant risk. Anyone who may have consumed these recalled products should monitor for Listeria symptoms and seek medical attention if necessary.
These nutritional shakes were shipped nationwide to hospitals, long-term care facilities, and nursing homes, where they were provided to patients and elderly residents in need of nutritional support. The CDC Listeria outbreak update has confirmed Listeria infections in 21 states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.
Listeriosis symptoms may have been mistaken for other infections or general illnesses for individuals in long-term care facilities, delaying proper diagnosis and treatment. Many who consumed these shakes may not realize they were exposed, as Listeria infections can take weeks to manifest.
Listeria outbreaks in dairy-based products typically occur when bacteria contaminate the production environment and persist in processing equipment. Because Listeria monocytogenes can survive cold temperatures, contaminated food products may remain unsafe even when stored in freezers or refrigerators.
For individuals in hospitals and nursing homes, consuming contaminated nutritional shakes poses a severe health risk. Once Listeria enters the bloodstream or central nervous system, infections become significantly harder to treat and can lead to long-term health consequences or death.
Families with loved ones in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, or hospitals should check whether these shakes were served. If a Listeria infection is suspected, seeking medical care immediately and informing healthcare providers of potential exposure to contaminated products is essential.
Those who lost a loved one to Listeriosis complications after consuming a recalled shake may be entitled to pursue legal action against the manufacturers and distributors responsible for the contamination. Given the severity of this outbreak, investigating how Listeria entered the food supply and why vulnerable individuals were exposed remains critical.
With 12 confirmed deaths and nearly every case requiring hospitalization, the risks of consuming these contaminated nutritional shakes are clear. As additional information emerges, those affected should be aware of their rights to seek justice and hold responsible parties accountable.
If you or a loved one suffered serious illness or loss due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination in contaminated nutritional shakes, you have rights. Victims of the Listeria outbreak of 2025 deserve answers and accountability for the harm caused by these recalled frozen supplemental shakes. At Console & Associates P.C., we are actively reviewing claims on behalf of individuals and families impacted by this outbreak. For your free consultation, complete our online contact form today.
