Lyons Magnus, the manufacturer of numerous nutritional and beverage products, has voluntarily recalled several types of food and beverage products due to the potential Cronobacter sakazakii pollution. No illnesses or complaints related to the products have been reported to date, according to the July 29 announcement of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)). The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the FDA.
Cronobacter it is a germ that can live in very dry places, and has been found in dry foods, such as infant formula and powdered milk. The bacteria can cause serious bloodstream infections (septicemia) either meningitisan inflammation of the membranes that protect the brain and spine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)).
Despite Cronobacter Infections are very rare, they can occur in anyone, and some groups are at higher risk of getting a serious infection. Babies younger than 2 months, premature babies, and babies with weakened immune systems are more likely to get sick from Cronobacter. None of the products included in this recall are intended for infants (persons under 1 year of age), according to the FDA statement.
People over the age of 65 and people with compromised or weakened immune systems may also be at higher risk. In adults, symptoms of infection may include fever, vomiting, and urinary tract infection (AND YOU).
Based on a preliminary root cause analysis, the potential contamination was caused by noncompliance with commercial sterility specifications, according to the statement.
The recall includes a variety of beverages, liquid coffee, pediatric nutritional supplements, protein shakes, nutritional shakes and thickened liquids sold under various brand names, including Oatly, Stumptown, Glucerna, Intelligentsia, Aloha, Kate Farms and Premier Protein.
You can find a complete list of recalled products and lot numbers in a statement issued by the company. Lot codes can be found on the top of boxes sold individually or on the side of the box for multi-box boxes. Pictures of the recalled products can be found on the fda site.
Individuals must dispose of potentially contaminated products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions about the recall can call 800-627-0557.
Cronobacter was also the focus of a baby formula recall announced in February 2022. The manufacturer of the formula in question, Abbott Laboratories, voluntarily closed the facility to implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with the law and health regulations.
