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Frozen waffle products sold by several major retailers have been recalled due to possible listeria

Hundreds of frozen waffle products sold at leading retailers such as Walmart and Target are being recalled due to possible Listeria bacteria contamination, according to the manufacturer.

TreeHouse Foods said Friday that it had conducted a voluntary recall after discovering possible contamination during track testing at its plant. It said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Canadian food regulators were aware of the recall.

Listeria infections can cause mild illnesses such as fever and diarrhea or more serious problems. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the disease is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems.

The CDC estimates that 1,600 people in the United States become infected with listeria and 260 die each year.

The recalled waffles are sold under a variety of names, including Walmart's Great Value, Target's Good & Gather and private label brands from Food Lion, Kroger and Schnucks. TreeHouse has published a complete list.

TreeHouse said there were no confirmed reports of illnesses related to the waffles.

The company said consumers who own any of the products should discard them or return them to the store for credit.

-The Associated Press

By Vanessa

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