Hostess Raspberry Zingers Recalled for Potential Mold Growth
Hostess Brands is recalling 34,409 cases of Raspberry Zingers cakes nationwide due to potential mold growth prior to the best-by date.
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, and the hazard is potential mold growth without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Hostess Brands, LLC is recalling 34,409 cases of Hostess Raspberry Zingers, Raspberry Iced Cake With Creamy Filling. The affected products are packaged in boxes containing 10 cakes (Net Wt. 13.4 OZ / 380 g, UPC 88109110604) and in clear plastic bags containing 3 cakes (Net Wt. 4.02 OZ / 114 g, UPC 888109010089). The recall is being conducted because the product potentially has mold prior to the best-by date.
The affected products were distributed nationwide to retail and wholesale food stores. Specific lot codes and best-by dates for the 10-pack include H061224000 (Best By 8/26/2020), H06132400 (Best By 8/27/2020), H061424000 (Best By 8/28/2020), and H0161524000 (Best By 8/29/2020), as well as frozen versions without a best-by date. For the 3-pack, the codes include H061224000 (Best By 8/26/2020), H06132400 (Best By 8/27/2020), H061424000 (Best By 8/28/2020), and H0161524000 (frozen, no best-by date), along with other frozen variations.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their packaging for the specific UPCs, lot codes, and best-by dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hostess Raspberry Zingers, Raspberry Iced Cake With Creamy Fillling, packaged in the following ways: 1) in boxes containing 10 cakes Net Wt. 13.4 OZ (380 g) UPC 88109110604 and 2) in clear plastic bags containing 3 cakes Net Wt. 4.02 OZ (114 g) UPC 888109010089
- Manufacturer
- Hostess Brands, LLC
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 34,409
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 (12)
- 10 pack: H061224000
- Best By 8/26/2020
- H06132400
- Best By 8/27/2020
- H061424000
- Best By 8/28/2020
- H0161524000
- Best By 8/29/2020 (also available frozen without a best by date)
- 3 pack: H061224000
- (also available frozen with no best by date)
- H0161524000 (frozen
- no best by date)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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