Hostess Donettes Double Chocolate Mini Donuts Recalled for Peanut Allergen
Hostess Brands is recalling Donettes Double Chocolate Mini Donuts because the flour used contains peanut allergen, which is not listed on the label.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling for peanuts, a common allergen, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Hostess Brands, LLC is recalling Hostess Donettes Double Chocolate Mini Donuts, packaged in 9-ct bags (net wt. 11.25 oz, UPC 888109150037). The recall involves 95,769 units that were distributed nationwide. The specific lots affected have best-by dates of 6/6/2016 (code D040221000) and 6/12/2016 (code D040821000).
The recall was initiated because the product was manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen. The product is not labeled to contain peanuts, creating a risk for consumers with peanut allergies. This is classified as an FDA Class II recall.
Consumers with peanut allergies should not consume these products. Individuals who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention. Consumers can check their packages for the specific UPC and best-by dates listed above to determine if they are affected.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hostess Donettes Double Chocolate Mini Donuts, packaged in 9-ct bags of mini donuts, net wt. 11.25 oz, UPC 888109150037, the most responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC in Kansas City,MO 64141.
- Manufacturer
- Hostess Brands, LLC
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
- Affected units
- 95,769
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 (3)
- UPC 888109150037: D040221000
- best by 6/6/2016 D040821000
- best by 6/12/2016
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 11 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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