Recall of Frozen Waffles for Possible Listeria Contamination

Consumers should check their freezers for any of the products listed … and dispose of them or return the recalled product to the place of purchase for credit.

Snack and beverage producer TreeHouse Foods announcing a voluntary recall of frozen waffle products sold at top retail chains nationwide due to potential listeria contamination.

Why It Matters: The frozen waffle products were voluntarily recalled due to the potential for contamination from the germ Listeria monocytogenes. Infection from this organism “can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” the company shares, noting, “healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.” Learn more about listeria HERE.

More Details: The frozen waffle products voluntarily recalled were distributed to large retailers nationwide including Walmart, Target, Publix and H-E-B. Brands include Best Choice, Clover Valley, Food Lion, Good & Gather, Great Value, Kodiak Cakes and Simple Truth, among others. As of October 18, there were no illnesses reported associated with the recall. To find out if you have one of the recalled products, click HERE.

Big Picture: Last week, BrucePac announced an expanded major meat recall due to traces of listeria found in its ready-to-eat poultry products.

FULL RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT: TreeHouse Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Waffle Products Due to the Potential for Listeria monocytogenes Contamination