The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0008-2015·Announced 2014-10-15

Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes Recalled for Potential Mold Growth

Hostess Brands LLC is recalling Frosted Bagged Donettes due to potential mold growth caused by higher-than-average moisture content.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the hazard is a potential for mold growth due to moisture content without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Hostess Brands LLC is recalling Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes, 11.25 oz, due to the potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis of the products indicated that they had a higher-than-average moisture content, which creates conditions conducive to mold development.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide to numerous states, including MO, KY, IL, UT, LA, WA, IN, AL, NE, WY, WI, AZ, TX, OH, NV, ME, MS, VA, CA, AR, OK, FL, GA, SC, MI, NY, PA, IA, MD, CO, OR, CT, NC, KS, NM, ID, SD, NJ, NH, and WV, as well as to Canada. The affected units are identified by UPC 8 88109 15002 0 and specific Best By Dates ranging from August 29, 2014, to October 3, 2014, along with Julian Date-Lot Codes 181 through 211.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dispose of them if they match the listed codes and dates. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes, 11.25 oz
Manufacturer
Hostess Brands LLC
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard
Affected units
122,705

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • UPC: 8 88109 15002 0 Best By Dates (2014): AUG 29
  • 30
  • 31 SEPT 01
  • 05
  • 06
  • 08
  • 09
  • 10
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27 OCT 01
  • 02
  • 03 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181
  • 182
  • 183

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 40 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Hostess Brands LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 6 products in this recall →

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