Highest risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

ReadyCare, Imperial Frozen supplemental shakes recall: Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Recall published 1+ years ago

Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

The hazard: Listeria contamination

Listeria is the reason this product was pulled, and it is the one food hazard where "it is still in date and it smells fine" tells you nothing at all.

What the notice says: Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Listeria monocytogenes is unusual among foodborne bacteria because it keeps growing at refrigerator temperature. A contaminated pack does not become safer for sitting in the cold, and it will look, smell and taste completely normal.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Listeriosis is mild or silent in most healthy adults, but it is serious for pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and anyone whose immune system is suppressed. The CDC describes intestinal illness as diarrhoea and vomiting, and invasive illness as fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions. In pregnancy it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or infection in the newborn even when the parent feels only mildly unwell. Symptoms can start within a day or not appear for weeks, so tell any doctor you see that you ate a recalled product and give them the date.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
February 22, 2025
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
ReadyCare, Imperial
Product type
Dietary supplements
Distribution
Nationwide

Products covered by this recall

Frozen supplemental shakes

What the company announced

Lyons Magnus LLC ("Lyons Magnus") today announced that it is voluntarily recalling 4 oz. Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes due to the potential for the products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes . Lyons Magnus is taking this action in response to a recall of the products by their manufacturer, Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. ("Prairie Farms") from the Prairie Farms facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Lyons Magnus handled distribution of the recalled products, which were manufactured and supplied to Lyons Magnus by Prairie Farms. The recalled products were distributed primarily to long-term care facilities and were not available for retail sale. As soon as Lyons Magnus learned of the issue, it took immediate action to halt the purchase of all products from the affected Prairie Farms facility, notify customers, and ensure that impacted products were removed from distribution nationally. Lyons Magnus' utmost concern is protecting consumers.

The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and packed in 4 oz. cartons under the Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial brand names. The top of the carton has printing that identifies the Lot Code and Best By Date for these products. A chart listing all recalled products is provided below.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with Prairie Farms, Sysco, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. According to a statement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there have been 38 illnesses associated with the strain of Listeria monocytogenes that may have contaminated these products, including 11 deaths.

Anyone who has a recalled product in his or her possession should quarantine the recalled products. Consumers with questions may visit the Lyons Magnus website at www.lyonsmagnus.com for more information or contact us at [email protected] .

The recalled products are:

  • Key: 1 · Item #: 1733 · Product Name: ReadyCare Frozen Vanilla Shake · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 2 · Item #: 1734 · Product Name: ReadyCare Frozen Chocolate Shake · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 3 · Item #: 1735 · Product Name: ReadyCare Frozen Strawberry Shake · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 4 · Item #: 1736 · Product Name: ReadyCare Frozen Vanilla Shake NSA · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 5 · Item #: 1737 · Product Name: ReadyCare Frozen Strawberry Shake NSA · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 6 · Item #: 1747 · Product Name: ReadyCare Frozen Chocolate Shake Plus · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 7 · Item #: 1749 · Product Name: ReadyCare Frozen Strawberry Shake Plus · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 8 · Item #: 1754 · Product Name: ReadyCare Frozen Vanilla Shake Plus · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 9 · Item #: 1844 · Product Name: ReadyCare Frozen Strawberry Banana Shake NSA · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 10 · Item #: 3633 · Product Name: ReadyCare Frozen Chocolate Shake NSA · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 11 · Item #: 3338 · Product Name: Imperial Frozen Vanilla Shake · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 12 · Item #: 3339 · Product Name: Imperial Frozen Chocolate Shake · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 13 · Item #: 3340 · Product Name: Imperial Frozen Strawberry Shake · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 14 · Item #: 3341 · Product Name: Imperial Frozen Vanilla Shake NSA · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 15 · Item #: 3342 · Product Name: Imperial Frozen Strawberry Shake NSA · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 16 · Item #: 3364 · Product Name: Imperial Frozen Strawberry Banana Shake NSA · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126
  • Key: 17 · Item #: 3699 · Product Name: Imperial Frozen Chocolate Shake NSA · BB (Best By): 022125 To 022126

About Lyons Magnus A leader in the food industry, Lyons Magnus produces and markets a wide array of products for the global foodservice and food ingredient channels. Lyons Magnus' expertise includes a robust product development platform and the ability to commercialize both custom formulations and premium Lyons brand products.

Contacts Aaron Palash / Spencer Hoffman / Catherine Simon Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher

+1 212-355-4449

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 19 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 11
  • 1733
  • 1734
  • 1735
  • 1736
  • 1737
  • 1747
  • 1749
  • 1754
  • 1844
  • 3633
  • 3338
  • 3339
  • 3340
  • 3341
  • 3342
  • 3364
  • 3699

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 4 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Listeria

ReadyCare, Imperial — Listeria is the reason this product was pulled, and it is the one food hazard where "it is still in date and it smells fine" tells you nothing at all.

  1. Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.
  2. Photograph the label, the lot code and the date mark before the pack leaves the house — that picture is what a refund claim runs on.
  3. Throw it out in a sealed bag, or return it to the store. Either is accepted; what matters is that nobody else eats it.
  4. Wash and then sanitise anything the food touched: the fridge shelf and drawer, chopping boards, knives, counters and your hands. Listeria colonises cold surfaces and can survive there after the food is gone.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: Lyons Magnus LLC — Consumers: [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was ReadyCare, Imperial dietary supplements recalled?

Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number 11, 1733, 1734. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.

Can I get my money back?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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