Frozen shakes sold to nursing homes, hospitals and other institutions have been recalled after the drinks were tied to a yearslong deadly listeria outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
Since 2018, at least 11 people have died from the outbreak and dozens have been hospitalized, the F.D.A. said, but previous investigations had not been able to find a source of the bacteria.
In 37 of the 38 known cases, the patients were hospitalized; 34 of those infected were in long-term care facilities or had been hospitalized before becoming sick with listeria.
Cases have been reported in 21 states, including California, Florida and New York. Since January 2024, there have been 20 cases, and the outbreak is ongoing, the F.D.A. said.
The F.D.A. said on Friday that the outbreak had been linked to Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial frozen shakes, which are made to supplement meals. They come in four-ounce cartons and in flavors such as vanilla, strawberry and chocolate.
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