Kellogg Co. K, -0.17% said it is voluntarily recalling 10,000 cases of
Eggo waffles on concerns they have been exposed to listeria. The cereal
maker said the recall is of Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles that
were sold in 25 states, including New York and New Jersey. There have
been no reports of illness to date, the company said in a statement.
"The recall is a result of routine tests that the company conducts which
identified the potential for contamination," said the statement.
Listeria causes symptoms including high fever, severe headache,
stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Kellogg shares were
slightly higher in early trade, and are up 9% in the year so far, while
the S&P 500 SPX, +0.25% has gained about 5%.