Ding Dongs (Hostess) – undeclared peanut allergen (2016)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Hostess Ding Dongs, chocolate cake with creamy filing, packaged in 10-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 12.70oz (360 g), UPC 888109110611; and 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, individual pack net wt. 2.55 oz (72 g), UPC 888109010027. The responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.
Brand
Hostess Brands, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
batch and best buy date per UPC: UPC 888109110611: D032924000, Best by 6/2/2016, D033024000, Best by 6/3/2016, D040424000, Best by 6/8/2016, D040524000, Best by 6/9/2016, D040624000, Best by 6/10/2016, D041124000, Best by 6/15/2016, D041224000, Best by 6/16/2016, D041324000, Best by 7/6/2016, and UPC 88109010027: D032924000, Best by 6/2/2016, D040424000, Best by 6/8/2016, D041124000, Best by 6/15/2016
Products Sold
batch and best buy date per UPC: UPC 888109110611: D032924000, Best by 6/2/2016; D033024000, Best by 6/3/2016; D040424000, Best by 6/8/2016; D040524000, Best by 6/9/2016; D040624000, Best by 6/10/2016; D041124000, Best by 6/15/2016; D041224000, Best by 6/16/2016; D041324000, Best by 7/6/2016; and UPC 88109010027: D032924000, Best by 6/2/2016; D040424000, Best by 6/8/2016; D041124000, Best by 6/15/2016;
Hostess Brands, LLC is recalling Hostess Ding Dongs, chocolate cake with creamy filing, packaged in 10-ct multi-packs of individual c due to Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026