Kellogg's recalls Eggo waffles after listeria found in samples at Atlanta plant

The discovery of the Listeria bacteria in Eggo's products at an Atlanta plant has led Kellogg's to recall two of its popular Eggo waffle products.  They are:

• Kellogg's Eggo Cinnamon Toast waffles, 10-count package, UPC code 3800040440 with "Best If Used Before" dates beginning with: NOV22 10 EA, NOV23 10 EA and NOV24 10 EA.
• Kellogg’s Eggo Toaster Swirlz Cinnamon Roll Minis eight-count package, UPC code 3800023370 with a "Best If Used Before" date beginning with NOV15 10 EA.

The GDA (Georgia Department of Agriculture) found evidence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in a sample of buttermilk Eggo's waffles during a routine inspection.  Though the bacteria was discovered before any of the contaminated product was shipped, Kellogg's is voluntarily recalling 4,500 cases of two types of waffles produced at the plant.  An investigation is ongoing at the plant to determine the cause of the contamination.

There have been no illnesses reported in connection to this contamination or recall.  Again, it is not believed that any tainted products were shipped; however, Kellogg's is issuing the recall as a precaution.