TreeHouse Foods recalls frozen waffles due to listeria risk: NPR

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Treehouse Foods, an Illinois-based manufacturer, is recalling a number of its frozen waffles sold at major supermarket chains due to concerns about listeria contamination.

The company is behind dozens of store-brand frozen waffles sold at Walmart, Target, Harris Teeter, Publix, Food Lion, Tops and others. The manufacturer also produces frozen waffles for brands such as Kodiak Cakes, Simple Truth and Foodhold.

On Friday, TreeHouse Foods announced that it was voluntarily recalling some of its frozen waffle products after routine testing at one of its manufacturing facilities revealed possible Listeria contamination. To date, there have been no confirmed reports of illness related to the frozen waffles, the company added.

The recall applies to products sold in the United States and Canada. The Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are aware of the recall.

Listeria has been a major problem in the United States this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Sept. 25 that a series of outbreaks — mostly linked to deli meats — had killed 10 people in 19 states. In addition, more than 11 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were recalled as a result.

Listeria infections typically cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache and fatigue. The bacteria can be particularly serious and potentially fatal for older adults, people with weakened immune systems, newborns and pregnant women.

The most common way to become infected is by eating food contaminated with listeria. According to the CDC, symptoms can appear as early as the same day or as late as ten weeks later. Depending on the severity of the infection, some people may recover on their own, while others may need antibiotics.

TreeHouse Foods said customers should check their freezers for all products listed here in the recall. Anyone who has recalled products should throw them away or return them to the supermarket for credit.