Have you ever felt guilty about that waffle maker collecting dust in the kitchen cupboard? After all, frozen waffles are infinitely more practical. Well, it’s time to shine because there is a huge recall for this food product Walmarts And major retailers rural.

Have you ever suspected that the house brands were actually supplied by the same company? Well, you were actually right about waffles. The leading manufacturer of private label nutritional products, TreeHouse Foodissued the recall after finding a potential Listeria contamination during their routine tests.

Which frozen waffles are being recalled?

The problem? Well, Tree House seems to be the leading manufacturer of frozen waffles in the US. They are not just sold as ‌Great value Walmart does not sell TreeHouse Food waffles under the brands:

• ‌Good and collect (Goal)
• ‌Breakfast the best (Aldi)
• Best choice And Always save (sold at Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG))
• Clover Valley (Dollar tree)
• PHOTOS (Price kicker)
• Simple truth (Kroger stores)
• Kodiak pies (often sold in health food stores)
• Food storage (Giant Food stores)

…talk about the illusion of choice! If you live in North America and currently have a frozen waffle in your freezer, chances are it was made by TreeHouse Foods. If I were you, I’d look up a waffle batter recipe and leave the unsuspecting waffles in a corner to take back to the store.

Speaking of which, if you’ve recently purchased a variety of frozen waffles from the brands or stores listed above, please refer to Tree House Food’s official list of affected products. The company has released a detailed list indicating the brand, batch number and expiry date.

Other products recalled due to Listeria

This pathogen seems to be all the rage at the moment. Thanks to the unfortunate presence of Listeria in Bruce Pac’s chicken and meat products, all of the revamped food companies that relied on the Oregon-based company for the source of animal protein are voluntarily recalling their own product lines. As well-timed as the BrucePac and TreeHouse Foods recalls are, there is no connection between the two.

Last July 2024 there was another serious Listeria outbreak. After investigation it was returned Boar’s Head Provisions Co. cold cuts. This tragic food contamination caused poisonings in several US states. Unfortunately, there were dozens of serious hospitalizations and ten confirmed deaths directly linked to the outbreak.

Fortunately, no listeria infections have been reported, at least not in connection with waffles. Nevertheless, this type of bacteria causes serious health risks. Listeriosis is dangerous, especially for certain vulnerable groups.

Listeriosis: one of the most dangerous infections

More than 1,600 people get listeriosis every year in the US. However, it is still a serious disease, which causes more than 260 dead annual. Infections caused by listeria pose a serious danger to people with weakened immune systems, the elderly, pregnant women and newborns.

Pregnant women must be particularly careful, such as Listeria (presenting as flu symptoms) can lead to miscarriages, stillbirths or premature deliveries.

If you remember consuming frozen waffles – at home or at a restaurant – and started developing symptoms such as nausea, fever, muscle and muscle aches, look for immediate medical attention.

When your kitchen is exposed to Listeria contamination, it is critical to remove thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting both your refrigerator and any surfaces that may have come into contact with the contaminated products.

Make sure you have one disinfectant solution (like diluted bleach), let it sit for the necessary time to kill any bacteria, and rinse all surfaces thoroughly to make them ‘food grade’ again.

Unlike many other bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes can survive at refrigerator temperatures, making it especially important to ensure that each area is properly disinfected.