Monday, October 21, 2024

Frozen Waffles of Various Store Brands Recalled for Potential Listeria

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) is voluntarily recalling certain frozen waffle products listed below due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes.  This issue was discovered through routine testing at the manufacturing facility.  There have been no confirmed reports of illness linked to the product at this time.

In an evaluation of the recall dates, it appears that a year of production has been recalled.  While there is nothing stated why this much product was recalled, based upon past recalls, this is often an indication that a there is no evidence for a clean break within this time frame and the issue could have been ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and Canada and packed in various formats under the brand names including:
Always Save        Best Choice     Bettergoods       Breakfast Best        Clover Valley        
Essentials            Food Lion        Food Hold         Giant Eagle            Good and Gather
Great Value        Hannaford         Harris Teeter     HEB                        Kodiak Cakes
Price Chopper    Publix                Schnucks          SE Grocers                Simple Truth
Tops                    Western Family


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/treehouse-foods-announces-voluntary-recall-certain-waffle-products-due-potential-listeria
TreeHouse Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Waffle Products Due to the Potential for Listeria monocytogenes Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 18, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  October 18, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  TreeHouse Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:  Multiple brand names
Product Description:  Frozen Waffle Products
Company Announcement

OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) is voluntarily recalling certain frozen waffle products listed below due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 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.

The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and Canada and packed in various formats under the brand names listed below.

Consumers and retailers can identify the UPC on the back of the carton, and the Lot Code and Best By Date for these products on the end of the carton. Photos of the affected products can also be found on this site: https://s202.q4cdn.com/734602292/files/doc_downloads/2024/10/Brantford-Waffles-Press-Release-FinalDraft-All-Images-Only-JC.pdfExternal Link Disclaimer.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness linked to the recalled products to date. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

This issue was discovered through routine testing at the manufacturing facility.

Consumers should check their freezers for any of the products listed above and dispose of them or return the recalled product to the place of purchase for credit. Consumers with questions may contact the company 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 (U.S. FDA) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

CONTACT: Media Contact: Howard Karesh, media@treehousefoods.com; Investor Contact: Matt Siler, Matt.Siler@treehousefoods.com; Consumer Affairs: 800-596-2903.





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