A San Jose plant tied to Eggo temporarily closed on November 4, affecting 112 workers, according to California WARN records. The short-term shutdown differs from a recent permanent California cereal-and-granola factory closure, but it still represents a sizable interruption at a well-known frozen-breakfast operation.
The state lists the employer as Eggo Company doing business as Kellanova and identifies the affected site as 475 Eggo Way. The notice was filed September 4 and classifies the action as a temporary closure rather than a permanent plant shutdown.
The 112 positions are temporarily affected
The official listing gives November 4 as the closure’s effective date and says 112 workers are covered by the notice. Because California describes the action as temporary, those positions should not be treated as 112 permanently eliminated jobs.
The public state summary does not specify how long the closure will last or when workers are expected to return. It also does not identify the affected positions, explain how employees will be paid during the interruption or say whether production is moving to another facility.
A separate summary of the company’s notice says the shutdown is connected to capital improvements at the facility. Kellanova has not issued a broadly available public announcement with additional details about the project or its expected completion date.
San Jose has longstanding ties to Eggo
The San Jose factory sits on a street named for the brand, reflecting Eggo’s roots in the city. The frozen-waffle business began in San Jose before becoming a nationally recognized grocery brand, and the Eggo Way facility has long been associated with waffle production.
The temporary classification is the most important distinction for shoppers and workers. The notice does not announce the end of Eggo, a permanent closure of the San Jose plant or a nationwide product withdrawal.
California’s record confirms the affected worker count and the November 4 effective date, but not the reopening schedule. Until Kellanova provides more information, the duration of the shutdown and its effect on production remain unresolved.
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