Nov 16, 2009 4:41pm
Eggo Waffle Shortage!
EmailABC’s Brian Hartman noticed a shortage of none other than Eggo waffles. What’s going on? Here, below, is a Q and A from the Eggo website. Mystery solved:
Question:
I have not been able to find Eggo® waffles in the store. When will they be available again?
Answer:
Eggo recently experienced supply constraints caused by flood damage at our bakery in Atlanta. In addition, we've been making significant equipment and technology enhancements at our other waffle bakeries. Unfortunately, these repairs and upgrades are taking longer than anticipated.
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No Eggos? How WILL Western Civilization survive?
Posted by: Publius | November 16, 2009, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm
Oh heavens!!! Just make your own, they’re easy to make and taste a million times better than the cardboard coming out of your toaster. :)
Posted by: LMR | November 16, 2009, 7:09 pm 7:09 pm
I agree about making your own.
And if you think that’s too much effort early in the morning, you can make your own and leave them slightly underdone when you take them out of the waffle baker. Freeze them in ziplock bags, then take them out in the morning, pop them in the toaster, and you have “fresh” home-made waffles. No additives, no preservatives.
I make a couple of batches of batter, bake them all up (leaving them slightly underbrowned) and always have a supply in my freezer.
Posted by: JaylahPriest | November 16, 2009, 8:21 pm 8:21 pm
“LET GO OF MY EGO !!!”
Posted by: thgirbla | November 17, 2009, 1:35 am 1:35 am
NO EGGO’S!!!!!
Oh no, it’s the first sign of the Apocolypse
Posted by: Sean | November 17, 2009, 12:22 pm 12:22 pm
This is not funny people! The end is near I tell you! If my kids can’t get their Eggo fix I’m dead…..dead I tell you! THE HORROR….THE HORROR!!!
Posted by: Mr. Drysdale | November 17, 2009, 12:33 pm 12:33 pm
NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: kl | November 17, 2009, 12:36 pm 12:36 pm
You might want to look into this further. You do not have the full story.
Posted by: B. S. | November 17, 2009, 12:37 pm 12:37 pm
This explains why we do not get many Eggos at my work anymore. Sucks for them Eggos where a top seller in the freezer section of the store I work for
Posted by: Robert | November 17, 2009, 12:40 pm 12:40 pm
Also the recall for salmonella I think it was, a month or so ago might have caused the shortage and their ‘upgrading’ and such.
Posted by: Karen | November 17, 2009, 1:50 pm 1:50 pm
ok it was listeria actually.
Posted by: Karen | November 17, 2009, 1:52 pm 1:52 pm
This is the worst news ever
Posted by: Matt | November 17, 2009, 2:13 pm 2:13 pm
I guess that means that the cost of eggo’s will be rising, just like gas does when there is a shortage
Posted by: Bo | November 17, 2009, 2:15 pm 2:15 pm
HOLY SNAP CRACKLE AND POP!!!! I CANT LIVE WITHOUT EGGOS!! I’M IN COLLEGE AND ALL I CAN AFFORD WITH MY CRAPPY PAYCHECK IS FROZEN FOOD!! UGHH I WONT SURVIVE!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: LORABETH | November 17, 2009, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm
I know why there is a shortage. They are being used for ceiling tiles in new construction!!!
Posted by: Becky | November 17, 2009, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
I think the real problem is that all the waffling that’s been going on in Washington has used up all the Eggos!
Posted by: Kagan | November 17, 2009, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
Listeria causes hysteria.
Posted by: Ñita | November 17, 2009, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
So how much do you think a box of Eggos is going for on eBay?
Posted by: DisturbedChaos | November 17, 2009, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
I was an Eggo once….
Posted by: Mr. Happy | November 17, 2009, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
OMG you relle don’t know how badly i want my chocolate chip waffles back, it gets harder every day. no joke
Posted by: Dana | November 17, 2009, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm
I would be more than a little hesitant to rush right out and buy them up when available. Flood damage at the bakery! No wonder they look like a raft.
Posted by: Bob | November 17, 2009, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm
WHAT DO YOU GET IF YOU DROP TOUR WAFFLE AT THE BEACH?
SAN DIEGO (SANDY EGGO)!
Posted by: Roman I. Choma | November 17, 2009, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm
OMG. I love eggos. I’m sorry to those who say make your own, but I have two problems. Mine always taste like burnt hockey pucks, I can bake and decorate a wedding cake but not make a waffle? Also, I no longer have a waffle iron. I’m heading to walmart and buying every box I see…. I can’t help it, I love the little yellow disks of awesomeness.
Posted by: Amelia | November 17, 2009, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
got two, got two! who needs two? i got two Eggos. they ain’t gonna last at this ridiculous price… come ‘n get ‘em! (yer not a cop, are ya?)
Posted by: spursnut | November 17, 2009, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
I think they are waffling.
Posted by: Marshall | November 17, 2009, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm
OOOOH -hit!! Its a conspiricy! Eggo is being strongarmed by somebody! The Mafia? a Blackmailer? First this & now Cosco with COKE! Our Nations Junk food supply is being hit! HEEELLLLPPP!
Posted by: Wade | November 17, 2009, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm
LOL. A topic as important as specultion about Sarah Palins “political prospects”. Who cares ?
Posted by: Bob | November 17, 2009, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm
They’re the only thing I can stomach with a hangover.
Posted by: Jeff | November 17, 2009, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm
i have a box in my freezer. who wants them? that’ll be $50. :D
Posted by: Carson | November 17, 2009, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
Plant upgrades???? give me a break…
Posted by: jc | November 17, 2009, 4:44 pm 4:44 pm
OMG the world is coming to an END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need those eggo’s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I personally blame that one dude with the face for this. and I will sue if I have to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No joke i NEED my chocolate egggos in the morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Caylan | November 17, 2009, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm
its sad but we go through about 3 boxes a week. what the hell. Cant even mention Aunt Jemima(shhh!) in my house.
Posted by: Karima | November 17, 2009, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm
OMG I CAN’T LIVE W/OUT EGGO WAFFLES!!!! I EAT THEM LITTLERY EVERY SCHOOL DAY!!!
THEY ARE MY LIFE!!!! WHEN EVER WE DON’T HAVE THEM I’M LIKE “OMG THERES NOTHING TO EAT!!!” I’M TOTALLY GOING TO DIE!!! WHEN I DIE HOPEFULLY THERE WILL BE ATLEAST 1 EGGO WAFFLE LEFT IN THE WORLD SO I CAN BE BURRIED W/ IT!!!
Posted by: jvhnfad | November 17, 2009, 6:17 pm 6:17 pm
Glenn Beck and FOX will blame Obama 4 sure!
Posted by: todd | November 17, 2009, 7:57 pm 7:57 pm
I have 1 week’s supply in the fridge. After that, I guess I’ll need a 12 step group.
Posted by: Keh | November 17, 2009, 11:59 pm 11:59 pm
If anyone’s doin’ any waffling, I’d put my money on Brett Favre.
Posted by: margelipschitz | November 18, 2009, 12:06 pm 12:06 pm
You can keep the eggo’s. Can’t remember the last time I tried one. I’ll take the steak and eggs w/homefries please.
Posted by: Fran | November 18, 2009, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
In all seriousness, this is a bad thing to happen right now. Not the fact that it is waffles, but the fact that there is a shortage on something that is in such high demand. Many familes have both working mothers and fathers and opt to us microwaves to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So for this company to be going threw such a shortage that is taking away from business. I hate to see that happen! Good luck Kelloggs!
Posted by: Vanessa | November 18, 2009, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm
OMG!!! there’s an eggo shortage? nooo!!! we need our chocolate eggos….
Posted by: ruthie | November 18, 2009, 6:17 pm 6:17 pm
haha. what a society. i can’t believe more people are reacting over this than vital issues such as hunger in the neighbourhood.
Posted by: charlotte | November 18, 2009, 6:54 pm 6:54 pm
Someone call Nancy Pelosi we need hearings in Congress…..
Posted by: Lego | November 19, 2009, 2:32 pm 2:32 pm
Schwans have awesome homestyle waffles, that are delivered straight to your house… they’re so yummy! The kids love them.
Posted by: Lindsay | December 29, 2009, 10:54 pm 10:54 pm
I NEED MORE WAFFLES
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
Posted by: wffle | February 7, 2010, 8:38 am 8:38 am
Dear God…… this controversy about some boxed incorporated product is insane……by some freak accident I am here trying to educate myself on the status of my consumer environment…..having no idea that a mass produced product could produce such a frenzy……we as a society have the imperative to attempt to pay attention to our fixations……our attachments…….our fetishes……and break free from the manipulative surroundings that we find ourselves in…….
Posted by: dude | February 8, 2010, 1:52 am 1:52 am
This is unbelieveable!!! Eggos were the stuff and now im going to die!!! My family survived on this stuff and this fat econamy wont go on!!! Boohoo!!!!
Posted by: Robert | August 5, 2010, 11:09 am 11:09 am