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Hostess Brands recalls Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes: allergen risk

May 12, 2021 · 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 recallSnoBalls snack cakes were packaged with a label for Chocolate CupCakes causing the product to fail to declare the major food allergen coconut.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Hostess Brands
Location
Lenexa, KS
Reported by FDA
May 12, 2021
Recall started
April 10, 2021
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Candy and chocolate
Reason type
Undeclared allergensLabeling and quality

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.

  • Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt 3.17 OZ, UPC 8 88109 01001 0, Hostess Brands, LLC Kansas City, MO
    Quantity: 648 cases
    Codes: Best by May 27, 2021

Where it was distributed

Distributed to retail distribution centers in AL, FL, IA, KY, MI, NV, NY, OH, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

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 Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt 3.17 OZ, UPC 8 88109 01001 0, Hostess Brands, LLC Kansas City, MO.

Why was it recalled?

SnoBalls snack cakes were packaged with a label for Chocolate CupCakes causing the product to fail to declare the major food allergen coconut.

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 to retail distribution centers in AL, FL, IA, KY, MI, NV, NY, OH, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

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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