The recalled waffles were distributed across the United States and Canada and are packaged under various brand names. Consumers can identify the affected products by checking the UPC code on the back of the carton, along with the Lot Code and Best By Date located on the end of the package.
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) has announced a voluntary recall of specific frozen waffle products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism can lead to severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
While healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, nausea, and abdominal pain, Listeria can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.
The recalled waffles were distributed across the United States and Canada and are packaged under various brand names. Consumers can identify the affected products by checking the UPC code on the back of the carton, along with the Lot Code and Best By Date located on the end of the package. For detailed images of the recalled items, visit https://s202.q4cdn.com/734602292/files/doc_downloads/2024/10/Brantford-Waffles-Press-Release-FinalDraft-All-Images-Only-JC.pdfExternal (Link Disclaimer).
So far, there have been no confirmed reports of illness associated with these products. Anyone who has concerns about potential illness is advised to consult a healthcare provider.
The contamination issue was identified during routine testing at the manufacturing facility.
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