Frozen Waffles Recalled Over Listeria Risk

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. has recalled several varieties of frozen waffles due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration. 

The frozen waffles were distributed across the United States and Canada. They were sold at popular retailers including Target, Publix and Walmart under various store brand names, as well as private label brands. Below is a list of brands affected by the recall:

• Always Save
• Best Choice
• Bettergoods
• Breakfast Best 
• Clover Valley
• Compliments
• Food Lion 
• Foodhold
• Giant Eagle 
• Good & Gather 
• Great Value 
• Hannaford 
• Harris Teeter 
• HEB Higher Harvest
• Kodiak Cakes 
• No Name 
• Price Chopper 
• Publix 
• Schnucks
• Selection 
• Southeastern Grocers 
• Simple Truth 
• Tops 
• Western Family

A complete list of the recalled products can be found here, and consumers are advised to compare the “Best By” date, lot code and UPC to identify whether their purchases are included. There is also a list with photos of the affected products that you can check against what you have in your freezer.

The Listeria contamination was discovered after routine testing occurred at the company’s manufacturing facility. Symptoms of Listeria infections include fever, vomiting, nausea, headaches and neck stiffness. Elderly people, young children, those with weakened immune systems and people who are pregnant are most at risk of life-threatening illness due to Listeria. 

Fortunately, there have been no reported illnesses due to the contamination. If you experience symptoms of Listeria infection after consuming any of the recalled waffles, you should contact your healthcare provider. 

If you have purchased any of the listed products, you are advised to return them to the place of purchase. If you have any questions regarding the recall, you can contact the company at 800-596-2903, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m CST.