The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0653-2025·Announced 2025-03-26

Lyons Magnus chocolate shakes recalled due to potential Listeria contamination

Two chocolate shake products from Lyons Magnus are being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination affecting approximately 763,250 cases distributed to healthcare facilities nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified as FDA Class I, establishing a minimum severity floor of 4. Although no illnesses have been reported and the contamination is potential rather than confirmed, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen, and distribution to vulnerable populations in healthcare settings justifies a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus LLC is recalling Ready Care Chocolate Shake (4 oz, UPC 10045796017341) and Imperial Chocolate Shake (4 oz, UPC 00074865926997) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall involves approximately 763,250 cases with best-by codes 022125 and 022126.

The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States to long-term care facilities, skilled nursing homes, hospitals, and other healthcare distribution centers serving sensitive populations. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness, particularly in elderly individuals and persons with weakened immune systems.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should not consume or use the recalled products. Anyone who has consumed these products and experiences symptoms of Listeria infection—including fever, muscle aches, or headache—should contact a healthcare provider. Healthcare facilities should quarantine and discard remaining product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ready Care Chocolate Shake (4 oz), UPC 10045796017341; Imperial Chocolate Shake (4 oz), UPC 00074865926997
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus LLC
Category
Food — Nutritional / Medical Shake
Hazard
  • listeria

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • BB codes: 022125 to 022126

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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