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Hostess Brands recalls Hostess Raspberry Zingers: contamination

August 19, 2020 · Hostess Brands Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallProduct potentially has mold prior to best by date.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Hostess Brands
Location
Kansas City, MO
Reported by FDA
August 19, 2020
Recall started
July 2, 2020
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Bakery and snacks
Reason type
Other contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • 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
    Quantity: 34,409 cases
    Codes: 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, Best By 8/26/2020, H06132400, Best By 8/27/2020, H061424000, Best By 8/28/2020, (also available frozen with no best by date), H0161524000 (frozen, no best by date);

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide to retail and wholesale food stores

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Hostess Brands recalled 1 product, including Hostess Raspberry Zingers, Raspberry Iced Cake With Creamy Fillling, packaged in the following ways: 1) in boxes containing 10 cakes Net….

Why was it recalled?

Product potentially has mold prior to best by date.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Distributed nationwide to retail and wholesale food stores

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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