The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1334-2018·Announced 2018-05-09

Target Recalls Eggo Homestyle Waffles Due to Temperature Control Issues

Target is recalling Eggo Homestyle Waffles sold in Hawaii because a shipping container was not held at the proper temperature, which could allow food contamination.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text describes a theoretical risk of contamination due to temperature control failure without reporting specific illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Target Corporation is recalling 2,652 retail units of Eggo Homestyle Waffles 24ct 29.6oz (UPC: 38000402807, Target item number: 270-5-49). The recall affects products purchased at Target store T2780 in Honolulu, Hawaii, between March 23 and March 27, 2018.

The recall was initiated because a shipping container transporting the product from California to Hawaii was not held at the proper temperature. According to the FDA, this temperature failure could cause food items to be contaminated with spoilage organisms or pathogens.

Consumers who purchased these specific waffles at the identified Target location during the specified dates should stop using the product. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health adverse effects.

The recalled product

Product
Eggo Homestyle Waffles 24ct 29.6oz UPC: 38000402807 Target item number: 270-5-49
Manufacturer
Target Corporation
Affected units
2,652

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • All product purchased at Target store T2780
  • Honolulu
  • HI from March 23 through March 27
  • 2018.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 199 recalled by Target Corporation under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 199 products in this recall →