Hostess Brands LLC

Recall #F-0010-2015 · Initiated 2014-08-28

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What happened

Hostess is recalling Powdered Donettes because some batches had higher-than-normal moisture content, which could allow mold to grow. About 49,000 boxes of the 6-count, 3 oz. packages are affected.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product should be concerned, as mold can cause illness if consumed.

What to do

Check your home for these Donettes packages and do not eat them. You can throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them for a refund.

Product

Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes, 3 oz., 6 ct.

Reason for recall

Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufactured demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.

Quantity affected

48,974

Distribution

The products were distributed nationwide to MO, KY, IL, UT, LA, WA, IN, AL, NE, WY, WI, AZ, TX, OH, NV, AZ, TX, ME, AL, MS, VA, CA, AR, OK, FL, GA, SC, MS, MI, NY, PA, IA, MD, CO, OR, CT, NC, KS, WY, NE, MS, NM, MO, ID, SD, NJ, NH, and WV. International: Canada

Lot / code info

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, 189, 190, 191, 192, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 209, 210, 211, 219

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2015-03-30