The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0152-2025·Announced 2024-12-04

Treehouse Foods Recalls Frozen Waffles for Potential Listeria Contamination

Treehouse Foods is recalling BREAKFAST BEST frozen griddle waffles nationwide due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Approximately 9.9 million cases are affected; consumers should not eat the product.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. The source text states no illnesses or deaths have been reported, making this a theoretical hazard that warrants a Score 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Treehouse Foods is recalling BREAKFAST BEST frozen griddle waffles (pumpkin cinnamon flavor) distributed nationwide in the United States and Canada due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products include approximately 9.9 million cases with batch codes starting with "2C" and Best By dates between October 1, 2024, and October 11, 2025.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause illness, particularly in pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

Consumers should not eat the affected product. If you have this product, discard it or return it to your retailer. Anyone who has consumed the recalled waffles and develops symptoms of listeriosis—including fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea—should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
BREAKFAST BEST 12/12.3oz MXD CS GRDL WFL PMPKN/CINN-BKBST UPC 4061463257208
Manufacturer
Treehouse Foods
Category
Food — Frozen Breakfast
Hazard
  • listeria-monocytogenes

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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