BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A business that supplies Giant with store-brand products has issued a recall for their waffles due to potential listeria contamination, the store announced Friday.
According to Giant and TreeHouse Foods, several varieties of their waffles, including blueberry, buttermilk, chocolate chip, homestyle, and multigrain, may be contaminated with listeria.
TreeHouse Foods, the manufacturer that produces Giant’s waffles, issued the voluntary recall.
“Listeria monocytogenesis an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria monocytogenesis infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women,” a release from TreeHouse Foods reads.
According to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,600 people per year are affected by listeria, and 260 people die from it.
Consumers are encouraged to check the UPC of those products if they happen to have them in their homes to ensure they are safe to consume.
Giant Foods recall link and pertinent information can be found here.
According to Giant's website, the following products have been recalled:
- SB BLBRY WFLS 10C 12.3Z - 12.3 OZ
UPC:068826707394
Codes: Best by 11/8/24-8/30/25 - SB BTMLK WFL 10CT 12.3Z - 12.3 OZ
UPC: 068826707396
Codes: Best by 12/11/24-9/9/25 - SB CH CHP WFL 10CT12.3Z - 12.3 OZ
UPC: 068826707398
Codes: Best By 12/16/24-7/27/25 - SB CHC CH WFL 24C 29.6Z - 29.6 OZ
UPC: 068826715002
Codes: Best By 11/11/24 - SB HMSTYL WFLS 12.3Z - 12.3 OZ
UPC: 068826707392
Codes: Best by 11/28/25-9/16/25 - SB MLTI GRN WFL 12.3Z - 12.3 OZ
UPC: 068826708195
Codes: Best By 11/14/24-7/25/25
No reports of illnesses linked to the recall have been confirmed as of Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.
TreeHouse Foods stated the issue was discovered through routine testing at their manufacturing facility.
“Consumers should check their freezers for any of the products listed above and dispose of them or return the recalled product to the place of purchase for credit. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-596-2903, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CST),” the statement reads.
TreeHouse Foods confirmed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been informed of the recall.
There are 164 Giant stores in Pennsylvania, with numerous locations throughout the Lehigh Valley.
