A major recall of frozen waffles is underway due to possible Listeria contamination

Bad news for breakfast lovers: A number of frozen waffles have been recalled – and your favorite waffle could very well be among them.

On October 18, the FDA announced that manufacturer TreeHouse Foods was voluntarily recalling a number of frozen waffle products due to possible contamination with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled items were distributed throughout the United States and Canada and sold at a number of major retailers, including HEB, Walmart, Publix and Target, according to the FDA announcement. This issue was discovered after routine testing at the production facility.

Here is a list of affected brands, ordered alphabetically:

• Always save
• Best choice
• Bettergoods
• Breakfast best
• Clover Valley
• Compliments
• Essentials
• Nutritional supplements
• Feed lion
• Giant eagle
• Good & collect
• Great value for money
• Hannaford
• Harris Teeter
• Higher harvest of HEB
• Kodiak cake
• PICTURES from Price Chopper
• Publix
• Schnucks
• SE Grocer
• Selection
• Simple truth
• Tops
• Western family

The full list of product names, UPC and lot codes, and best-before dates – which range from 2024 to 2026 – can be found here and photos of their labels here. In total, hundreds of products were affected, including seasonal pumpkin-flavored favorites, protein-packed options, and homemade originals, including chocolate chip, multigrain, and blueberry varieties (among others).

According to the FDA, no reports of illness related to the frozen waffles have been confirmed. However, if you have products in your freezer, you should throw them away or return them to the point of purchase for in-store credit, the organization said, adding that those with concerns should contact a healthcare provider. If you have any questions, you can also call TreeHouse Foods at 800-596-2903.

And no, freezing your food is not fatal listeria, So if you find one of the affected waffle products in your freezer, you should definitely not eat it: Listeria monocytogenes can be serious. Actually, a Listeria The infection known as listeriosis is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States, according to CDC estimates. Symptoms may include fever, chills, muscle pain and diarrhea. People aged 65 and over, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women and their newborns are particularly at risk.

Another reason to stay vigilant: This is not the first ListeriaAs SELF previously reported, a food-related recall recently hit the headlines. On October 9, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were recalled for similar reasons. So check your freezer And Your fridge – and not just before breakfast.

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