Drug Safety Alerts

Various Products manufactured by Lyons Magnus Consumer-Level Recall

8/10/2022

On August 10, 2022, Lyons Magnus issued an expanded consumer-level recall of various products. This recall was issued due to the potential for microbial contamination including the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.

This may represent a potential health hazard or safety risk to patients who may be using product affected by this recall.

A complete list of affected products and lot codes can be found here.

According to Lyons, while infection related to Cronobacter sakazakii is rare, the common symptoms of illness could include fever, vomiting and urinary tract infection. However, vulnerable and immunocompromised populations may be more susceptible to infection. Clostridium botulinum may cause a severe form of food poisoning. It can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. Symptoms may include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness. Botulism poisoning can cause respiratory paralysis, resulting in death, unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is provided.

Lyons is directing those who have recalled product to immediately return or destroy it.

CVS Caremark Response: Because of this action, CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy contacting patients and prescribers to advise them of this recall.

For more information about this recall, please contact Kate Farms toll-free at 805-845-2446. You may also call the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) consumer inquiry line at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) or visit www.fda.gov.