Shakes sold to nursing homes canceled after the mortal explosion of Listeria

Frozen cocktails sold to nursing homes, hospitals and other institutions were canceled after the drinks were associated with Listeria’s long -term fatal explosion, said on Friday the food and medicine agency.

At least 11 people have died since 2018 because of the explosion, and tens were hospitalized, FDA saidBut earlier studies were unable to find bacterial sources.

In 37 out of 38 known cases, patients were hospitalized; 34 were infected in long -term care facilities or were hospitalized before Listeria disease.

Cases were reported in 21 states, including California, Florida and Modern York. From January 2024 there were 20 cases, and the epidemic continues, said FDA.

The FDA said on Friday that the epidemic was associated with Lyons Readycare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Shakes, which are prepared to supplement meals. They come in four ounces of cartons and in flavors such as vanilla, strawberry and chocolate.

The FDA stated that she was notified of Listeria’s explosion on November 25 and began an investigation that found a relationship with frozen cocktails after a review of documentation in the facilities where people who earned infection lived.

Disease control and prevention centers cooperates with FDA to examine the explosion.

Lyons Magnus, a gastronomy company that distributes drinks, said on Saturday In a press release That it resembled cocktails because they could be contaminated with bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes.

The company said that drinks were sold mainly to long -term care facilities and were not available for retail.

Most people who get contaminated by listeria show symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle aches for several days or at all symptoms.

Some groups, including 65 and older people who are pregnant or weakened the immune system, are more exposed to a grave infection. According to FDA

The drinks were produced by Prairie Farms Dairy at the facility at Fort Wayne, India, said Lyons Magnus. Prairie Farms did not immediately respond to a comment on Sunday.

SYSCO, Food distribution company, He said in a press release on Friday The fact that he remembered cocktails and stopped buying other products provided by Lyons Magnus from the facility in Fort Wayne.

“Sysco expresses our most earnest condolences with people affected by this explosion and their families,” said the company in a statement.