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SevereFDA (Food)·F-1631-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Sysco Imperial Dairy Drink Recalled for Cronobacter and Botulism

Lyons Magnus recalled Sysco Imperial Thickened Dairy Drink nationwide due to potential Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum contamination. The FDA Class I recall affects over 53 million units distributed in 8 oz and 32 oz containers.

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: FDA classified this as a Class I recall due to high-risk pathogens including Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Although no illnesses have been reported, FDA Class I designation requires a minimum severity rating of Severe.

Plain-English summary

Sysco Imperial Thickened Dairy Drink, a pasteurized 2% milk-based beverage with added vitamins A and D, is being recalled nationwide. The product is manufactured by Lyons Magnus, Inc. and distributed by Sysco Corporation. It is sold in 8 fl oz and 32 fl oz Tetra Pak containers. The recall involves 53,818,025 total units with multiple affected lot codes and best-by dates from August through December 2022.

The FDA classified this as a Class I recall due to findings and potential for Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum contamination. Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacterium that can cause serious infection, particularly in vulnerable individuals. Clostridium botulinum produces botulinum toxin, which causes botulism, a life-threatening paralytic illness affecting the nervous system.

Consumers should not consume this product. Anyone who has consumed it and experiences symptoms such as muscle weakness, difficulty speaking or swallowing, or breathing difficulties should contact a healthcare provider immediately. Specific affected lot codes and best-by dates are listed in the official FDA recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Sysco Imperial Thickened Dairy Drink. Moderately Thick Honey 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 74865-94550 9. Reorder # 0429357. 24 count case UPC
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Category
Food — Dairy Beverages
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 (1)

  • 1. 8 oz. cartons Lot Code 4212 / Best By Date 11/30/2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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