Hostess Brands recalls Hostess Soft White Hot Dog Buns and 1 more: listeria risk
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- Hostess Brands
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Reported by FDA
- September 8, 2021
- Recall started
- August 13, 2021
- Risk class
- Class II
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Other foods
- Reason type
- ListeriaSalmonella
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 Soft White Hot Dog Buns, Net Wt. 12 OZ, UPC 888109110970
Quantity: 178,867 cases (total)
Codes: 8/13/2021 8/25/2021 8/26/2021 8/27/2021 8/29/2021 8/30/2021 9/3/2021 9/4/2021 9/9/2021 9/15/2021 9/23/2021 9/24/2021 9/25/2021 9/26/2021 9/27/2021 9/30/2021 - Hostess Soft White Hamburger Buns, Net Wt. 12 OZ, UPC 888109110987
Quantity: 178,867 cases (total)
Codes: 8/13/2021 8/15/2021 8/16/2021 8/18/2021 8/17/2021 8/19/2021 8/20/2021 8/21/2021 8/22/2021 8/23/2021 8/24/2021 8/28/2021 8/29/2021 9/2/2021 9/6/2021 9/5/2021 9/3/2021 9/10/2021 9/9/2021 9/11/2021 9/12/2021 9/13/2021 9/16/2021 9/14/2021 9/17/2021 9/15/2021 9/18/2021 9/19/2021 9/23/2021 9/26/2021 10/2/2021 10/4/2021
Where it was distributed
Distributed to distributors and retailers in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV.
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 2 products, including Hostess Soft White Hot Dog Buns, Net Wt. 12 OZ, UPC 888109110970.
Why was it recalled?
The firm's contract manufacturer found positive environmental samples analyzed for Listeria and Salmonella species.
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 distributors and retailers in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV.
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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