Lyons Magnus announced it was expanding its recall to include additional brands and code dates because it may be contaminated with organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. While Clostridium botulinum has not been found in products, consumers are warned not to consume any of the recalled products even if they do not look or smell spoiled.
The products are packed in various formats under many different brand names.
The products were packed in various formats under many different brand names, including: Premier Protein, Oatly, Imperial, Stumptown, Lyons Ready Care, Lyons Barista Style, Perc, Glucona (sold only at Costco, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Sam’s Club), Aloha, Intelligentsia, Kate Farms and MRE. There were several additional products and code dates under these brand names that were also recalled.
The recall expansion adds additional brands, including: Cafe Grumpy, Tone It Up, Uproot, Organic Valley, Sated, Rejuvenate, Optimum Nutrition, Sweetie Pie Organics, Ensure Harvest, and PediaSure Harvest.
You can visit fda.gov for the full list of recalled products, including the lot codes and “best by” dates, which are on the top of the carton for individual servings, or on the side of the case for multi-carton cases. Some products were distributed nationally, while some products were limited in scope. Products included in the recall were distributed starting in April 2021.
Cronobacter is a germ that can live in very dry places and has been found in dry foods, like powdered infant formula, powdered milk, herbal teas and starches, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It has also been found in sewer water. Infections are often very serious for babies, and they can die. None of these recalled products are intended for infants.
While infection related to this organism is rare, the common symptoms of illness could include fever, vomiting, and urinary tract infection. However, vulnerable and immunocompromised populations may be more susceptible to infection. Cronobacter infection can also be very serious for older people and those whose bodies have trouble fighting germs, like people with HIV, organ transplants, or cancer.
Clostridium botulinum may cause a severe form of food poisoning, according to the FDA. It can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. Symptoms may include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness. Botulism poisoning can cause respiratory paralysis, resulting in death, unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is provided.
Root cause analysis indicates that the products did not meet commercial sterility specifications, the FDA recall notice stated.
Anyone who has a recalled product in his or her possession should dispose of it immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
