DOH: Recall in effect for multiple frozen waffle brands
The state Department of Health is alerting residents about a recall issued by TreeHouse Foods Inc. for multiple brand names of frozen waffles because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
These products were sold throughout the U.S. and include Kodiak Cakes, Good & Gather and Great Value brands of frozen waffles that were available for sale at supermarkets and retailers in Hawaii, including Walmart and Target.
Hundreds of waffle products are part of the recall, and a complete list of them can be found at the following Food and Drug Administration website: https://tinyurl.com/mtaj74hb.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious and sometimes fatal infection as a result from eating Listeria-contaminated food.
The disease primarily affects pregnant individuals, newborns the elderly and others with weakened immune systems.
Listeriosis can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. Healthy individuals may suffer symptoms such as fever, severe headache, muscle aches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and/or diarrhea.
Although people can develop listeriosis up to two months after eating contaminated food, symptoms will usually start within several days of consumption, often with diarrhea. Listeriosis can be treated with antibiotics.
To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled products.
The DOH advises consumers to check for the products listed on the FDA website and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact TreeHouse Foods Inc. from 3 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. HST at (800) 596-2903 or by emailing media@treehousefoods.com for additional information.
