The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0009-2015·Announced 2014-10-15

Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes Recalled for Potential Mold Growth

Hostess Brands LLC is recalling 17,330 units of Powdered 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. The hazard is potential mold growth due to moisture content, which is a low-risk contamination without reported illnesses, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hostess Brands LLC is recalling 17,330 units of Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes, 10.5 oz. The recall is due to the potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis of the products demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.

The affected 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. The products were also distributed to Canada.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific UPC (8 88109 15004 4) and Best By Dates (SEPT 24, OCT 02, 03, 04) or Julian Date-Lot Codes (202, 210, 211, 212) from 2014. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes, 10.5 oz.
Manufacturer
Hostess Brands LLC
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard
Affected units
17,330

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 (6)

  • UPC: 8 88109 15004 4 Best By Dates (2014): SEPT 24 OCT 02
  • 03
  • 04 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 202
  • 210
  • 211
  • 212

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.

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