Glucerna is a medical nutrition product widely used as a meal replacement by people with diabetes. It is also sold in the form of powders, snacks, and snack bars, though those products are unaffected.
The manufacturer, called Lyons Magnus, recalled the chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla versions of Glucerna Original 8-fluid-ounce tetra cartons sold in cases of 24. The company is a third-party manufacturer for Abbott Nutrition, the owner of the Glucerna brand.
What’s Wrong With the Products?
Lyons Magnus said in a statement that the cartons “did not meet commercial sterility specifications.” As a result, there’s potential that the beverages are contaminated with bacteria called Cronobacter sakazakii, though no illnesses have been reported at this time.
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Infection with Cronobacter sakazakii is rare, but common symptoms include fever, vomiting, and urinary tract infections.
People with impaired immune systems or other health conditions may be at greater risk for an infection.
The bacteria can be particularly harmful in infants, causing bacterial infection of the blood, meningitis, an intestinal infection called necrotizing enterocolitis, and death. These serious risks are part of the reason why the U.S. experienced a nationwide baby formula shortage. Earlier this year, Abbott Nutrition recalled several brands of powdered baby formula and shut down a manufacturing plant in Michigan because of Cronobacter bacteria contamination.
Below is a list of the Glucerna shakes affected by the recall, along with their lot numbers and best-by dates. All are Glucerna Original 8 fluid ounce tetra carton 24 count club cases (sold only at Costco, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Sam’s Club).
Lyons Ready Care brand nutritional dairy drinksLyons Barista Style non-dairy beveragesPirq plant-based protein drinksAloha plant-based protein drinksIntelligentsia coffeeStumptown cold brew coffeeOatly Oat-Milk Barista EditionKate Farms pediatric shakesPremier Protein shakesMRE protein shakesImperial nutritional drinks
Many of these products were packaged into cases of 12 or 24 for use in food service or nursing facilities. They were all distributed nationally.
What Should You Do If You Have a Recalled Product?
Anyone who has purchased any recalled product or has one in their possession should throw it out immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the Lyons Recall Support Center 24/7 at 1-800-627-0557 or visit the company’s website at www.lyonsmagnus.com.
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