The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0175-2025·Announced 2024-12-04

Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Griddle Waffles Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Treehouse Foods is recalling Kodiak Cakes griddle waffles (UPC 705599014802) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States and Canada.

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: Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen included in FDA Class II recall criteria. However, the source does not report any confirmed illnesses or hospitalizations, indicating a precautionary recall based on potential contamination only. Per rubric, this qualifies as High severity.

Plain-English summary

Treehouse Foods is recalling approximately 9,907,389 cases of Kodiak Cakes 8-ounce griddle waffles in buttermilk vanilla flavor (UPC 705599014802). The recall is due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the products. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and Canada. Consumers can identify affected products by checking for batch codes beginning with 2C and best-by dates between October 1, 2024, and October 11, 2025.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness. Infection is of particular concern for pregnant women, newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have purchased affected products should discard them or return them to the retailer. Those with questions about the recall may contact Treehouse Foods or consult their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
KODIAK CAKES 8/14.8oz GRDL WFL BLGN BTRMLK VAN-KDKCS UPC 705599014802
Manufacturer
Treehouse Foods
Hazard
  • listeria
  • potential-contamination

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.