Hostess Ding Dongs (Smucker's) – mold contamination (2025)
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 FILLING 2.55 oz twin pack UPC 8 88109 01002 7; 10-1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) UPC 8 88109 11061 1; 16-1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) Individual selling unit - UPC 8 88109 01182 6 16-count selling unit - UPC 8 88109 11092 5
Brand
The J.M. Smucker Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
BEST IF USE BY: SEP 1 2025 5169832, BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 1 2025 5169832 & BEST IF USE BY: SEP 2 2025 5170832.
Products Sold
2.55 oz twin pack - BEST IF USE BY: AUG 30 2025 5167832 & BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832 10-1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) - BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 1 2025 5169832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 2 2025 5170832 & BEST IF USE BY: SEP 3 2025 5171832 16-1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) - BEST IF USE BY: AUG 30 2025 5167832, BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 1 2025 5169832 & BEST IF USE BY: SEP 2 2025 5170832.
The J.M. Smucker Company is recalling Hostess Ding Dongs CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CREAMY FILLING 2.55 oz twin pack UPC 8 88109 01002 7; 10-1.28 due to Mold. The firm noticed an increase in customer complaints. They conducted a root cause investigation and discovered that one of their coolers had malf. 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
Mold. The firm noticed an increase in customer complaints. They conducted a root cause investigation and discovered that one of their coolers had malfunctioning.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
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