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Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands

A massive voluntary recall has been issued for frozen waffles sold by over 14 different grocery store chains nationwide due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, TreeHouse Foods, Inc. announced on Friday, Oct. 18.

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Over 500 varieties of frozen waffles manufactured by TreeHouse Foods and sold with the branding of major retailers such as Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good & Gather have been recalled because of possible Listeria. 

As stated in the release:

"Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 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."

No illnesses have been reported that are linked to the recalled products at the time of publishing. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

This potential contamination "was discovered through routine testing at the manufacturing facility," TreeHouse said.

The recalled products were sold in the U.S. and Canada at the following grocery chains,  explained:

  • Aldi's (Breakfast Best brand)
  • Dollar General (Clover Valley brand)
  • Food Lion
  • Giant Eagle
  • Hannaford
  • Harris Teeter
  • H-E-B
  • PriceChopper (PICS brand)
  • Publix
  • Schnucks
  • Southeastern Grocers
  • Target (Good & Gather brand)
  • Tops
  • Walmart (Great Value brand)

Additionally, the recalled waffles were sold under some of the following brand names:

  • Foodhold
  • Kodiak Cakes
  • Simple Truth

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

Consumers with questions may contact the TreeHouse at 800-596-2903, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CST).

This recall is being carried out with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

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