TreeHouse Foods Waffle Recall Settlement: Complete Guide
Updated June 23, 2026 · By Timoteus Bakker
Short answer: The TreeHouse Foods waffle recall stems from a 2024 Listeria contamination found in frozen waffle production at a TreeHouse Foods facility. TreeHouse manufactures the store-brand waffles for many major U.S. retailers, so the recall covered Great Value (Walmart), Best Choice, Always Save, and several other store-brand labels. The class action settlement compensates anyone who bought any of the recalled products during the October 2024–September 2025 class period — even if you ate them without getting sick.
At a glance: $25 max · deadline December 31, 2025 · all 50 U.S. states · payment via Venmo or Zelle. No proof of purchase required.
The story behind the case
In October 2024, TreeHouse Foods voluntarily recalled millions of boxes of frozen waffles after the FDA detected Listeria monocytogenes in a routine production sampling. Listeria is one of the most dangerous foodborne pathogens — it causes serious illness in pregnant women, the elderly, and immunocompromised people. The recall expanded several times over the following months as the contamination was traced through TreeHouse's supply chain.
The class action followed within weeks. The legal theory: consumers paid full retail price for waffles that weren't safe to eat as sold. Like most food-recall settlements, this one accepts attestation-only claims because requiring receipts for years-old grocery purchases would exclude virtually every legitimate class member. The settlement also includes a separate documented-illness tier for class members who got sick from the recalled product.
Settlement details at a glance
| Defendant | TreeHouse Foods |
| Filing deadline | December 31, 2025 |
| Maximum payout | $25 |
| Per-item rate | $5 per box, up to 5 boxes per household |
| Class period | October 18, 2024 – September 2, 2025 |
| Eligible states | all 50 U.S. states |
| Payment method | Venmo or Zelle |
| Proof of purchase | Not required (attestation only) |
Which products qualify
- Always Save 9.9oz Homestyle Waffle
- Best Choice 12.3oz Blueberry, Buttermilk, Chocolate Chip, or Homestyle Waffle
- Great Value (Walmart) 12.3oz Buttermilk, Blueberry, or Homestyle Waffle
- Several other store-brand frozen waffle SKUs — see the full settlement notice for the complete list
If you bought any frozen waffle product manufactured by TreeHouse Foods during the class period, you qualify — even if the package didn't have the TreeHouse name on it (most store-brand products don't).
How to file
- Download Class Action Buddy and set up your profile (name, address, payment info).
- Open the TreeHouse Foods Waffle Recall settlement card from the home screen.
- Confirm the products you bought (check the boxes) and that you fit the class definition.
- Review the auto-filled PDF, sign it electronically, and submit through the app to the settlement administrator.
- Track status in the Claims tab. Receive your claim ID confirmation email within minutes.
Filing-specific notes:
Standard food-recall claim form. You'll be asked to confirm the brand(s), approximate purchase period, and the number of boxes you bought (up to 5 per household for the no-proof tier). No receipts required.
If you got sick from a recalled waffle and have vet/medical records (or doctor confirmation of Listeria diagnosis), file the documented-illness tier on the settlement website — that pays substantially more than the $25 no-proof cap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to keep my TreeHouse receipts to file?
No. The no-proof tier accepts a sworn attestation that you bought the covered product during the class period. No receipts, packaging, or product required.
Is the TreeHouse Foods Waffle Recall settlement real?
Yes — it's a court-approved class action settlement with a court-appointed administrator. Verify via PACER or by Googling the case caption. No legitimate settlement ever charges you to file.
When does the TreeHouse Foods Waffle Recall settlement pay out?
Typically 3-12 months after the December 31, 2025 deadline, depending on whether the fairness hearing has objections or appeals. Track status in the Claims tab inside the app.
Do I need to remember the exact dates I bought the recalled waffles?
No — the class period spans October 18, 2024 through September 2, 2025. Attesting that you bought any covered SKU 'during that period' is sufficient. You don't need exact purchase dates.
What if I bought waffles labeled Great Value but they weren't actually made by TreeHouse?
TreeHouse manufactures the vast majority of Great Value frozen waffles during the class period. If you bought any Great Value frozen waffle in late 2024 or 2025, it was almost certainly a TreeHouse-manufactured SKU covered by the recall.
Can I claim for waffles I bought as gifts or for other family members?
Yes — the claim is based on the purchaser, not the eater. If you bought the waffles, you can claim for them even if other people in your household actually ate them.
File the TreeHouse Foods Waffle Recall claim in 60 seconds
Class Action Buddy auto-fills the claim form using your saved profile. Review, sign, and submit — total time under a minute.
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