Frozen Waffle Recall Sparks Health Warning Over Listeria Contamination”
According to News Week, A significant recall of frozen waffle products has been initiated following concerns about potential contamination with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. TreeHouse Foods, Inc. has voluntarily recalled several hundred waffle products spanning 25 of its brands, distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada, as announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Newsweek has reached out to TreeHouse Foods for further comments regarding the recall.
Affected Brands and Products
The brands involved in the recall include:
- Always Save
- Best Choice
- Bettergoods
- Breakfast Best
- Compliments
- Clover Valley
- Essentials
- Food Lion
- Foodhold
- Giant Eagle
- Good & Gather
- Great Value
- Hannaford
- Harris Teeter
- H-E-B Higher Harvest
- Kodiak Cakes
- No Name
- Pics By Price Chopper
- Publix
- Schnucks
- Se Grocers
- Selection
- Simple Truth
- Tops
- Western Family
The recall encompasses a wide variety of frozen waffle products, including blueberry waffles, chocolate chip waffles, pumpkin waffles, buttermilk waffles, multigrain waffles, homestyle waffles, and protein waffles.
Consumer Guidance
The FDA has provided guidance for consumers, urging them to check their freezers for the recalled products. “Consumers and retailers can identify the UPC on the back of the carton, as well as the Lot Code and Best By Date on the end of the carton,” the FDA stated. Those who find the recalled products are encouraged to dispose of them or return them to the point of purchase.
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Frozen Waffles Recalled Over Listeria Fears
The TreeHouse Foods frozen waffle products were recalled due to potential contamination with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers have been urged to dispose of or return the products.
| Product | Retail UPC | Lot code | Best By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always Save 9.9oz Homestyle Waffles | 070038608752 | 2C201154 | 1/14/2025 |
| Always Save 9.9oz Homestyle Waffles | 070038608752 | 2C207184 | 7/18/2025 |
| Always Save 9.9oz Homestyle Waffles | 070038608752 | 2C210163 | 10/15/2024 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Chocolate Chip Waffles | 070038596790 | 2C202034 | 2/2/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Chocolate Chip Waffles | 070038596790 | 2C203294 | 3/29/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Chocolate Chip Waffles | 070038596790 | 2C205114 | 5/11/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Chocolate Chip Waffles | 070038596790 | 2C207134 | 7/13/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Chocolate Chip Waffles | 070038596790 | 2C208314 | 8/31/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry Waffles | 070038356851 | 2C201204 | 1/19/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry Waffles | 070038356851 | 2C202034 | 2/2/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry Waffles | 070038356851 | 2C202094 | 2/8/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry Waffles | 070038356851 | 2C203084 | 3/8/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry Waffles | 070038356851 | 2C203284 | 3/28/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry Waffles | 070038356851 | 2C204134 | 4/13/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry Waffles | 070038356851 | 2C205174 | 5/17/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry Waffles | 070038356851 | 2C207264 | 7/26/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry Waffles | 070038356851 | 2C208164 | 8/16/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry Waffles | 070038356851 | 2C208304 | 8/30/2025 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry Waffles | 070038356851 | 2C211043 | 11/3/2024 |
| Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry Waffles | 070038356851 | 2C212013 | 11/30/2024 |
Cause of Recall
The recall was prompted by a routine test conducted at the TreeHouse Foods manufacturing facility, which identified potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can lead to a serious infection known as listeriosis, commonly found in contaminated foods, especially raw or unpasteurized dairy products, deli meats, and certain processed foods.
Health Risks of Listeria
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), listeria infection ranks as the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States, with approximately 1,600 infections and 260 deaths reported annually.
Listeria monocytogenes poses particular risks for vulnerable populations, including young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may experience mild symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, those in at-risk groups could face severe complications. The FDA has warned that listeria infections can result in miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Conclusion
The recent recall of frozen waffles underscores the ongoing concerns about food safety and the need for consumers to remain vigilant. Those with recalled products should act promptly by disposing of or returning them to ensure their safety and health.
