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Class IIOngoing
The J.M. Smucker Company
Recall #H-0577-2025 · Initiated 2025-08-20
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
The J.M. Smucker Company is recalling certain Hostess Ding Dongs products because mold was found in some packages. The issue was caused by a malfunctioning cooler during manufacturing.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased the affected Ding Dongs products should be aware, as consuming moldy food can cause illness.
What to do
Check your Ding Dongs packages against the UPC codes listed in the recall. If you have a matching product, do not eat it—discard it or return it to the store for a refund.
Product
Hostess Ding Dongs CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CREAMY FILLING 2.55 oz twin pack UPC 8 88109 01002 7; 10-1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) UPC 8 88109 11061 1; 16-1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) Individual selling unit - UPC 8 88109 01182 6 16-count selling unit - UPC 8 88109 11092 5
Reason for recall
Mold. The firm noticed an increase in customer complaints. They conducted a root cause investigation and discovered that one of their coolers had malfunctioning.
Quantity affected
60,630 various size cases
Distribution
Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY.
Lot / code info
2.55 oz twin pack - BEST IF USE BY: AUG 30 2025 5167832 & BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832 10-1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) - BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 1 2025 5169832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 2 2025 5170832 & BEST IF USE BY: SEP 3 2025 5171832 16-1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) - BEST IF USE BY: AUG 30 2025 5167832, BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 1 2025 5169832 & BEST IF USE BY: SEP 2 2025 5170832.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Recalling firm
The J.M. Smucker Company
1 Strawberry Ln
Orrville, OH 44667-1241
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.