Recall Alert: Healthy Shakes Turn Deadly, Killing 11 and Hospitalizing Others

Nutritional shakes marketed for health benefits have been recalled after 11 deaths have been reported and dozens of other victims were hospitalized. 

Lyons Magnus LLC has initiated a recall of specific frozen nutritional shakes due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. 

If you or someone you love were affected by these poisonous shakes, contact Morgan & Morgan immediately to seek justice. Help us hold negligent companies accountable for putting you and your family at risk—find out today if you are eligible for compensation.

Details of the Recall: What to Know

The recall targets 4 oz. frozen supplemental shakes under the brands Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial. These products were primarily distributed to institutional settings, including long-term care facilities and hospitals nationwide. The specific products and their best-by dates are detailed in the official recall notice.

Impact of the Outbreak

As of February 24, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported 38 infections linked to this outbreak, with 37 individuals requiring hospitalization. Tragically, 11 people have lost their lives. The majority of those affected were residents of long-term care facilities or hospital patients who consumed the contaminated shakes.

What Is Listeria? Know the Risks

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe infections, especially in young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms typically manifest within two weeks of consumption and may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. In severe cases, the infection can lead to complications such as meningitis or septicemia.

Legal Implications and Your Consumer Rights

The distribution of contaminated food products that lead to illness or death can have significant legal consequences. Affected individuals and their families may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other related damages. If you or a loved one has been impacted by this outbreak, speak to the legal team at Morgan & Morgan right away to learn about your legal options and how you can hold the at-fault parties accountable.

What to Do Next

Consumers who have purchased these recalled products are advised not to consume them. Instead, they should dispose of the products immediately and ensure that any surfaces or containers that came into contact with the shakes are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to prevent cross-contamination.

Lax health and safety standards can lead to food contamination that puts unsuspecting consumers at risk, and—in worst-case scenarios—can even lead to death.

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