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Listeria outbreak linked to 12 deaths as nutritional shakes recalled
Multi-state listeria outbreak sickened four people in California. What was recalled?
Which Shakes Were Recalled?
IN OTHER WORDS, THEY ARE FAILING TO MONITOR THEIR PRODUCTION!
The recall, which took place on February 22, involves 4-oz. Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial frozen supplemental shakes.
According to Lyons Magnus, the recalled products were distributed primarily to long-term care facilities and were not available for retail. The FDA lists the product distribution as "nationwide."
Where Did the Listeria Outbreak Originate?
The source of the contamination is believed to have been a third-party manufacturing facility, Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the FDA reported.
The agency conducted an on-site investigation of the facility, which revealed that three swabs collected from the processing area tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Further analysis determined that the listeria detected in the samples is closely related to the strain of listeria triggering illnesses in this outbreak, per the FDA.
"Lyons Magnus' utmost concern is protecting consumers," the company said in a statement. "As soon as Lyons Magnus learned of the issue, we 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."
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