FDA Warns Kellogg’s Over Eggo Waffles Contamination

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked Kellogg’s to fix sanitation violations at its Atlanta plant after Eggo buttermilk was found to be contaminated with Listeria bacteria.

The bacteria can result in mild illness or sometimes life-threatening, illness called invasive listeriosis, the FDA said.

In a letter the federal agency said the October 2009 inspection of the Atlanta plant found bacterial contamination and sanitation violations such as improper handling of waste and food.

The food producer needs to identify the regions where Listeria can grow and survive and take necessary actions to control the organism, FDA said.

The company, which reported sales of $13bn last year, has 15 working days to respond to the FDA’s letter.