The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0011-2015·Announced 2014-10-15

Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes Recalled for Potential Mold Growth

Hostess Brands LLC is recalling specific frozen 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 or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Hostess Brands LLC is recalling 4,102 units of Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 11.25 oz. The recall is due to a 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, as well as to Canada. The specific Best By Dates range from August 29, 2014, to October 3, 2014, and the Julian Date-Lot Codes range from 181 to 211.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their Best By Dates and Lot Codes against the list provided in the official recall notice. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should stop using it and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 11.25 oz.
Manufacturer
Hostess Brands LLC
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard
Affected units
4,102

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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