There has been a recall of a number of frozen waffles and pancakes after Listeria monocytogenes were found.
The companies that have been affected include Compliments, Duncan Hines, Gordon Choice, Great Value, Life Smart, Natures Path Organic, no name, President's Choice, and Selection.
28 products have been recalled.
If you have any of the listed items with the same best before date listed make sure not to consume, use, sell, serve or distribute the recalled products.
If you think you became sick for consuming one of the recalled products, make sure to contact your health provider. When coming across a product that has been recalled, you should throw it out or return it to the location was purchased at.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled, but it can still make you sick. Some symptoms from consuming Listeria monocytogenes are vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, serve headaches, and a stiff neck. In severe cases it can lead to death.
People who are at a higher risk are the elderly, pregnant women and those who have a weakened immune system. Women who are pregnant may experience mild flu like symptoms, but it can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even still both if Listeria monocytogenes is consumed
For the full list of the products affected click here.