A nationwide recall of various frozen waffle brands has been issued due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness.
Affected Brands and Products:
The recall includes products from the Compliments and Great Value brands. The specific products and their UPCs are listed below:
- Compliments Original Waffles (280 g, UPC 55742500547, all codes)
- Compliments Cinnamon Waffles – 8 (280 g, UPC 55742500516, all codes)
- Compliments Chocolate Chip Waffles – 8 (280 g, UPC 55742500509, all codes)
- Compliments Blueberry Flavour Waffles – 8 (280 g, UPC 55742500431, all codes)
- Compliments Buttermilk Waffles – 8 (280 g, UPC 55742500493, all codes)
- Great Value Blueberry Flavoured Waffles – Value Size – 16 (560 g, UPC 628915641967, all codes)
- Great Value Chocolate Chip Waffles – Value Size – 16 (560 g, UPC 628915641974, all codes)
- Great Value Homestyle Waffles – Value Size – 16 (560 g, UPC 628915641950, all codes)
- Great Value Blueberry Flavoured Waffles – 8 (280 g, UPC 681131712941, all codes)
- Great Value Cinnamon Waffles – 8 (280 g, UPC 681131811712, all codes)
Risk and Symptoms:
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not appear or smell spoiled but can cause severe health problems. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headaches, and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk. In pregnant women, the infection can lead to serious complications such as premature delivery or stillbirth.
What to Do:
- Do not consume, serve, or sell the recalled products.
- Return the products to the place of purchase or safely dispose of them.
- If you have consumed any of the recalled products and are feeling unwell, seek medical attention immediately.
Consumers are urged to check their freezers for any of the recalled waffles and to take appropriate action.
For more information, visit the official recall page or contact the brand’s customer service line.
Source: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-frozen-waffles-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes
