Massive Waffle Listeria Recall Expanded: See Updated List

OAK BROOK, IL ? A massive recall of frozen waffles due to listeria concerns was expanded Tuesday, the manufacturer announced.

TreeHouse Foods, based in Oak Brook, Illinois, disclosed the voluntary recall of over 500 kinds of frozen waffles Friday after routine testing uncovered the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products.

The recall was expanded based on additional testing at the manufacturing facility.

With the expansion, the company is recalling all products made at the facility that are still within their shelf-life, including waffles and pancakes. Recalled products were distributed to all states and provinces in the U.S. and Canada.

The products are sold through most retail stores, including but not limited to Walmart, Target, Dollar General, Albertson's, Aldi, Foodhold, HEB, Kroger and Publix.

A full list of the recalled products can be found on the TreeHouse Foods website.

Consumers and retailers can find the UPC on the back of the carton, as well as the lot code and best-by date on the end of the carton.

To date, there have been no confirmed reports of illness linked to the recalled products.

Eating food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have weakened immune systems. People outside these risk groups are less affected.

Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, which are sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.

The new recall is the latest concerning products potentially contaminated with listeria.

Last week, Oklahoma-based BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products over possible listeria contamination. The products were shipped to grocery stores nationwide and sent to schools, distributors, restaurants and other institutions.

The new recall also comes amid a continued investigation into a listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats and liverwurst. In three months, the outbreak has killed 10 people and sickened 59 in 19 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Consumers should check their freezers for the affected waffles and pancakes, and dispose of them or return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.

Anyone with questions can contact TreeHouse Foods at 800-596-2903 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST on Monday through Friday.