Dothan, Ala.(WDNews) – A nationwide listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplemental shakes has resulted in 11 deaths and 37 hospitalizations across multiple states, including Alabama, Florida, Texas, and New York, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recalled shakes were sold under the brands Sysco Imperial and Lyons ReadyCare and were primarily distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities. The outbreak, which dates back to 2018, has continued through 2025, with 20 cases occurring between 2024 and 2025.
Listeria is a dangerous bacteria that can survive in refrigerated conditions and spread easily to other foods and surfaces, the FDA warned.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that investigators had struggled for years to pinpoint the exact source of the contamination.
The FDA’s investigation is ongoing, and health officials are urging facilities that received these shakes to stop their use immediately.
