The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1630-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Sysco Imperial Thickened Dairy Drink recalled for potential bacterial contamination

Lyons Magnus recalls Sysco Imperial Thickened Dairy Drink nationwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which requires a minimum score of 4 per the rubric. The identified hazards—Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum—are serious pathogens capable of causing severe illness or death, though no illnesses or deaths have been reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Sysco Imperial Thickened Dairy Drink, a pasteurized dairy beverage made with 2% fat milk and packaged in 8 oz and 32 oz Tetra Pak containers, is being recalled nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to findings and potential for contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Both pathogens can cause serious illness.

The recall affects 53,818,025 total units distributed nationwide by Sysco Corporation. Affected lot codes are listed by product size and include items with best-by dates ranging from August through December 2022, as well as January 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have any of the affected product, discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Contact your healthcare provider if you have consumed this product and experience symptoms of illness.

The recalled product

Product
Sysco Imperial Thickened Dairy Drink. Mildly Thick Nectar Consistency. Pasteurized - Made with Grade A 2% Fat Milk, Vitamins A & D. Packaged in the following sized Tetra Pak containers: 1. 8 FL OZ (237 mL) UPC 0 74865-94549 3. Reorder # 0429274. 24 count case UPC 100
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Category
Food — Dairy Beverage
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 (14)

  • 1. 8 oz. cartons 0012 / Best By Date 11/6/2022
  • Lot Code 2212 / Best By Date 11/28/2022
  • Lot Code 3212 / Best By Date 11/29/2022
  • Lot Code 4212 / Best By Date 11/30/2022
  • . Lot Code 5712 / Best By Date 1/20/2023
  • Lot Code 6712 / Best By Date 1/21/2023
  • Lot Code 1102 / Best By Date 08/09/2022
  • Lot Code 2102 / Best By Date 08/10/2022
  • Lot Code 3102 / Best By Date 08/11/2022
  • Lot Code 7602 / Best By Date 10/04/2022
  • Lot Code 3512 / Best By Date 12/29/2022
  • Lot Code 2402 / Best By Date 09/09/2022
  • Lot Code 2702 / Best By Date 10/09/2022
  • Lot Code 3402 / Best By Date 09/10/2022.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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