September 27, 2022
Updates
On August 10, 2022, Lyons Magnus (“Lyons”), LLC expanded the voluntary recall initially announced on July 28, 2022, to include the following Kate Farms products. Several of Lyons Magnus products were recalled because of possible microbial contamination. Our members may have been affected by this recall and have questions about the contaminated products.
This expanded recall also impacts many other products manufactured by Lyons Magnus that are not available through WIC.
Lot numbers for Kate formulas listed:
- KARMS Pediatric Peptide 1.5 Ready to use (RTU) 8.45 oz
- KFARMS Pediatric Standard 1.2 RTU 8.45 oz
- KARMS Peptide 1.5 RTU 11 oz
- KFARMS Standard 1.0 RTU 11oz
- KF Pediatric Peptide 1.0 RTU 8.45 oz
Lot numbers for Pediasure Harvest and Ensure Harvest listed:
- Pediasure Harvest RTU 8 oz
- Ensure Harvest RTU 8 oz
*The Lot Number can be located on the top of the packaging, below the date of the product.
In response to this recall, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will ensure our members have access to covered services, education on the availability of non-capitated services, and appropriate referrals.
Our members can find additional information and available resources on Texas WIC website. There may be an urgent need to ensure that certain members have access to formula if their current formula is involved in the recall.
For more information, please review:
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Lyons Magnus Product Recall
- Texas Health and Human Services Food Updates
- Kate Farms Website
- Kate Farms Voluntary Formula Recall dated 07282022
Questions
Providers, for questions or additional information, please:
- Contact your BCBSTX Medicaid Network team at 1-855-212-1615, or
- Submit via email to Texas Medicaid Network Department
The above material is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician or other health care provider. Physicians and other health care providers are encouraged to use their own medical judgment based upon all available information and the condition of the patient in determining the appropriate course of treatment. References to other third-party sources or organizations are not a representation, warranty or endorsement of such organization. Any questions regarding those organizations should be addressed to them directly. The fact that a service or treatment is described in this material is not a guarantee that the service or treatment is a covered benefit and members should refer to their certificate of coverage for more details, including benefits, limitations and exclusions. Regardless of benefits, the final decision about any service or treatment is between the member and their health care provider.