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.
FDA considers this one of the deadliest recent Listeria outbreaks tied to a single ready-to-eat product category sold to healthcare facilities nationwide.
Why Listeria Hit So Hard Here
Listeria grows at refrigerator temperatures and can persist on equipment that is not fully sanitized. For elderly and immunocompromised patients, listeriosis carries a high risk of bloodstream infection, meningitis, and death. The 14 deaths in this outbreak reflect that vulnerability.
Your Legal Rights
Families of deceased residents and hospitalized patients may pursue claims against manufacturers, distributors, and facilities that continued serving recalled shakes. Preserve medical records, facility menus, and any remaining product packaging.
Ron Simon & Associates is a food poisoning law firm that has recovered over $850 million for victims nationwide. Our Listeria lawyers focus on foodborne illness litigation and 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.