The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1610-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Lyons Ready Care Thickened Dairy Drink recalled for potential pathogen contamination

Lyons Magnus is recalling Ready Care Thickened Dairy Drink nationwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Multiple lot codes are affected; consumers should not consume affected product.

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 is an FDA Class I recall, which establishes a minimum severity of 4. Although no illnesses or deaths have been reported, Clostridium botulinum is a pathogen capable of causing serious, potentially fatal botulism, combined with the nationwide distribution of 53.8 million units.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus, Inc. is recalling Lyons Ready Care Thickened Dairy Drink in 8 fluid ounce and 32 fluid ounce (1 quart) Tetra Pak containers due to findings and potential for contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.

The recall affects approximately 53,818,025 total units distributed nationwide. Specific lot codes are identified for both package sizes, with best-by dates ranging from August 2022 through January 2023. The 8 oz containers are affected by seven lot codes, and the 32 oz containers by five lot codes.

Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. Consumers who have purchased affected product should not consume it. Product should be disposed of safely or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences symptoms of foodborne illness should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Lyons Ready Care Thickened Dairy Drink. Mildly Thick Nectar Consistency. Pasteurized - Grade A Made with 2% Milk Fat Milk, Vitamins A & D Packaged in the following sized Tetra Pak containers: 1. 8 FL OZ (237 mL) UPC 0 45796-10043 5. Item 10043. 24 count case UPC 1004579
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Category
Food — Dairy / Ready-to-Drink
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • clostridium-botulinum

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 (7)

  • 1. 8 oz. containers: Lot Code 3712 / Best By Date0 1/18/2023
  • Lot Code 4712 / Best By Date 01/19/2023
  • Lot Code 5212 / Best By Date 12/01/2022
  • Lot Code 5712 / Best By Date 01/20/2023
  • Lot Code 8512 / Best By Date 01/03/2023
  • Lot Code 8902 / Best By Date 11/04/2022
  • Lot Code 4512 / Best By Date 12/30/2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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