More than 7,000 boxes of frozen waffles have been recalled for potentially containing plastic.
Utah-based Kodiak Cakes LLC initiated a recall last month of its Kodiak Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla “due to the possible presence of a soft plastic film,” the company said.
The affected products were sold at Costco Wholesale stores in 13 Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
As of August 26, no injuries have been reported.
Kodiak Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla have been recalled in 13 states due to possible plastic content
It is not clear what the plastic object was, how big it was or how it got into the products.
This week, the FDA gave the recall a Class II designation, meaning the products could lead to “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” but not serious health problems or death.
Foreign objects, such as soft plastic films, can cause various harmful health effects, mainly choking hazard.
Plastic can easily lodge in a person’s throat, especially a small child or older adult, as they may have trouble swallowing.
Sharp pieces can also tear parts of the digestive tract, causing internal bleeding and infections.
Additionally, plastic items can contain harmful chemicals such as BPA, which has been linked to infertility, heart disease and some forms of cancer, including breast and prostate cancer.
The recalled products had an expiration date of January 10, 2026, and were under lot code 24193-WL4 and UPC number 705599019203. About 7,300 cases were affected.
The recall affects all 114 Costco stores in the Midwest, nearly a fifth of its U.S. stores.
Those who purchased the affected waffles can return them to their local Costco for a refund.
