In a troubling development for consumers, TreeHouse Foods, a leading food processing company, has dramatically expanded its recall of frozen breakfast products due to the risk of listeria contamination. This recall, originally limited to a small number of frozen waffles, now affects over 200 products under various popular brands, including those sold at major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Trader Joe’s, and Target.

For conservatives who value accountability and the integrity of the food supply, this serves as yet another reminder of why we must demand higher standards from the corporations that feed American families. TreeHouse Foods, based in Oak Brook, Illinois, announced that it is recalling *all products manufactured at one of its facilities and still within their shelf-life*. The affected products include frozen waffles, Belgian waffles, and pancakes sold across the United States and Canada.

This expanded recall comes after additional testing at the facility revealed more potential contamination. Consumers are being urged to check their freezers, as the recalled products have “Best By” dates ranging from October 1, 2024, to October 11, 2025. It’s important to note that while no illnesses have been reported so far, listeria can pose a serious risk, especially to older adults, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.

Listeria is a potentially deadly infection that can cause a variety of symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, headaches, and even convulsions. It has a lengthy incubation period of up to 70 days, meaning consumers who have already eaten contaminated products may still be at risk. In severe cases, especially among vulnerable populations, listeria can lead to death.

TreeHouse Foods has stressed the importance of checking freezers for the recalled products and discarding any that match the listed codes on their website. This latest recall should raise serious concerns about the safety of our food supply, especially given the recent spate of similar incidents in the industry. Just last month, BrucePac, a major meatpacking company, recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat, while Boar’s Head faced backlash after recalling 7 million pounds of cold cuts over listeria concerns.

This trend raises important questions about the effectiveness of government regulation and oversight. Shouldn’t these companies be taking more responsibility for ensuring the safety of the food they distribute to millions of Americans? While the USDA is reportedly conducting an internal investigation, it’s clear that more needs to be done to hold companies accountable. After all, it’s not just about food safety—it’s about protecting American families.

The recall includes products from a wide array of brands, many of which are household names. Here’s a full list of the affected labels:

– 365 Organic
– Always Save
– Best Choice
– Bettergoods
– Breakfast Best
– Brookshire’s
– Central Market
– Clover Valley
– Culinary Tours
– Essentials
– Food Lion
– Foodhold
– Full Circle
– Giant Eagle
– Good & Gather
– Gordon Food Service
– Great Value
– Greenwise
– Hannaford
– Harris Teeter
– H-E-B
– H-E-B Higher Harvest
– Kodiak Cakes
– Kroger
– Krusteaz
– Nature’s Basket
– Nature’s Path Organic
– Nature’s Promise
– O Organics
– PICS by Price Chopper
– Private Selection
– Publix
– Schnucks
– SE Grocers
– Signature Select
– Simple Truth
– Simple Truth Organic
– Tops
– Trader Joe’s
– Wegmans
– Wild Harvest
– Yelloh

Consumers who have purchased any of these products are advised to dispose of them immediately. TreeHouse Foods has made the affected product codes available on their website for those who wish to confirm whether their frozen foods are part of the recall.

This incident underscores the need for vigilance. We, as consumers, must hold companies accountable for the quality of the products they put on our shelves. It’s clear that our federal agencies, including the USDA, need to do more to protect American families from dangerous foodborne illnesses. But at the same time, corporations should be incentivized to put safety and responsibility first—before they reach our grocery aisles.