DHHS: 1 Dead in NC from Listeria Outbreak

A Listeria outbreak linked to recalled frozen supplemental shakes has resulted in one death in North Carolina and at least 12 deaths nationwide

(WRAL, DHHS) — One person in North Carolina has died from a listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplemental shakes, the Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday.

DHHS confirmed two cases in the state so far.

Nationwide, there have been at least 12 deaths as part of an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to the frozen supplemental shakes, the US Food and Drug Administration said Monday.

The Sysco Imperial and Lyons ReadyCare shakes are manufactured by Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The shakes were mainly distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities. Prairie Farms and distributor Lyons Magnus have recalled the shakes.

The FDA is conducting an onsite investigation.