The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0010-2015·Announced 2014-10-15

Hostess Powdered Donettes Recalled for Potential Mold Growth

Hostess Brands LLC is recalling specific lots of Powdered Single-Serve Donettes due to higher-than-average moisture content that may allow mold growth.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is 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.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

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 or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Hostess Brands LLC is recalling 48,974 units of Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes, 3 oz., 6 ct. The recall was initiated after laboratory analysis of the products demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content, which creates a potential for mold growth.

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 05004 7 and Best By Dates ranging from August 29, 2014, to October 10, 2014. Affected lot codes include 181, 182, 183, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 209, 210, 211, and 219. If you have these products, you should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes, 3 oz., 6 ct.
Manufacturer
Hostess Brands LLC
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard
Affected units
48,974

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 05004 7 Best By Dates (2014): AUG 29
  • 30
  • 31 SEPT 05
  • 06
  • 07
  • 08
  • 09
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 24
  • 25 OCT 01
  • 02
  • 03
  • 10 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181
  • 182
  • 183
  • 188

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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