Waffles recalled in Canada because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Treehouse Foods is recalling various brands of frozen waffles from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall follows another recall by Treehouse Foods of waffles in the U.S.

Brands listed in the recall include Great Value, Compliments, Western Family, Selection and more.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed nationally in Canada.

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled waffles and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

Recalled products:

Compliments – Original Waffles

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 55742500547
• Codes – All codes

Compliments – Cinnamon Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 55742500516
• Codes – All codes

Compliments – Chocolate Chip Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 55742500509
• Codes – All codes

Compliments – Blueberry Flavour Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 55742500431
• Codes – All codes

Compliments – Buttermilk Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 55742500493
• Codes – All codes

Great Value – Blueberry flavoured Waffles – Value Size -16

• Size – 560 g
• UPC – 628915641967
• Codes – All codes

Great Value – Chocolate Chip Waffles – Value Size – 16

• Size – 560 g
• UPC – 628915641974
• Codes – All codes

Great Value – Homestyle Waffles – Value Size – 16

• Size – 560 g
• UPC – 628915641950
• Codes – All codes

Great Value – Blueberry Flavoured Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 681131712941
• Codes – All codes

Great Value – Cinnamon Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 681131811712
• Codes – All codes

Great Value – Buttermilk Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 605388923455
• Codes – All codes

Great Value – Homestyle Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 681131712934
• Codes – All codes

No name – Blueberry Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 60383987671
• Codes – All codes

No name – Chocolate Chip Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 60383987701
• Codes – All codes

No name – Original Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 60383987664
• Codes – All codes

No name – Original Waffles -16

• Size – 560 g
• UPC – 60383987718
• Codes – All codes

No name – Blueberry Waffles -16

• Size – 560 g
• UPC – 60383987725
• Codes – All codes

Selection – Whole Wheat Waffles – 8

• Size – 320 g
• UPC – 59749977678
• Codes – All codes

Selection – Blueberry Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 59749904698
• Codes – All codes

Selection – Original Homestyle Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 59749904704
• Codes – All codes

Selection – Cinnamon Waffles

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 59749950640
• Codes – All codes

Selection – Chocolate Chip Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 59749904711
• Codes – All codes

Western Family – Blueberry Flavoured Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 62639335861
• Codes – All codes

Western Family – Cinnamon Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 62639310134
• Codes – All codes

Western Family – Buttermilk Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 62639310141
• Codes – All codes

Western Family – Original Waffles – 8

• Size – 280 g
• UPC – 62639310165
• Codes – All codes

The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Consumers should not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products.

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