The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0013-2015·Announced 2014-10-15

Hostess Recalls Frozen Donettes Due to Potential Mold Growth

Hostess Brands LLC is recalling specific lots of 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, which typically corresponds to a moderate severity level. The hazard is a potential for mold growth due to moisture content, which is a low-risk contamination without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Hostess Brands LLC is recalling 3,247 units of Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 3 oz., 6 ct. The recall is due to the potential for mold growth, as 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 products are identified by UPC 8 88109 05004 7 and specific Best By Dates ranging from August 29, 2014, to October 10, 2014, along with specific Julian Date-Lot Codes.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dispose of them if they match the listed codes and dates.

The recalled product

Product
Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 3 oz., 6 ct.
Manufacturer
Hostess Brands LLC
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard
Affected units
3,247

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.

See all 6 products in this recall →

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