Lyons Magnus recalls products contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii (Image via LyonsFoodservice/Facebook)
On Friday, July 29, food service company Lyons Magnus recalled some nutritional and beverage products amidst fear of microbial contamination. According to the press release by the firm and the FDA, the products may have been contaminated with the bacteria Cronobacter sakazakii, which is known for its ability to survive in dry foods.
These recalled products include dairy and non-dairy beverages and their Premier Protein shakes. While the company’s announcement does not specify when and how the bacteria was detected, they stated:
“Preliminary root cause analysis shows that the products did not meet commercial sterility specifications.”
The announcement further mentions that the recalled items include 53 products.
What is the list of products recalled by Lyons Magnus over Cronobacter sakazakii fears?
As per the official announcement of the Fresno, California-based firm, the product line mainly includes beverages and protein products made from dry powder. The list consists of products of brands like Lyons Ready Care, Lyons Barista Style, Pirq, Glucerna Original 8 fl oz tetra carton 24 count club case (sold only at Costco, BJ's Wholesale Club, and Sam's Club), Aloha, Intelligentsia, Kate Farms, Oatly, Premier Protein, MRE, Stumptown, and Imperial.
Furthermore, Lyons Magnus stated that the recalled product should not be consumed. As per their claims, while there have been no reported cases of illness relating to the contaminated products, the immunocompromised population would risk infection if they somehow consume the contaminated product. They also said:
“The list of recalled products does not include products intended for infants (i.e. under the age of one). While infection related to Cronobacter sakazakii is rare, the common symptoms of illness could include fever, vomiting, and urinary tract infection.”
As common with all recent food product-related recalls, the firm has asked customers to return the affected products to the place of purchase to avail refunds or to dispose of them. No further details have been shared with the public concerning the refund procedure. It is possible that only the purchase invoice is required to get the refund of the original amount, even if the product has already been disposed.
For more information about the conditions for applicable refunds, customers who have bought any contaminated products can contact Lyons Magnus' helpline at 1-800-627-0557. The helpline is expected to be available 24/7 as the firm helps mitigate the recalled batches of products.
Risks of Cronobacter sakazakii
While the Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria will not infect most adults, infants are at most risk from the contaminated products' consumption. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
“Getting sick from Cronobacter does not happen often, but infections in infants can be deadly.”
Furthermore, infants younger than two months may also develop meningitis due to infection with Cronobacter sakazakii. As mentioned before, immunocompromised individuals may also be affected.
This case of possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination in dry food products is not the only case in recent times. Earlier this year, Abbott Nutrition recalled several baby formula products due to the same contamination in February.
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