Snack Cakes Recall: Hostess Ding Dongs
Announced 2025-09-03 · FDA
The J.M. Smucker Company is recalling Hostess Ding Dongs Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling due to mold traced to a malfunctioning cooler. About 60,630 cases in multiple sizes were shipped to numerous states across the U.S. Recall numbers and best-by dates vary by package; no corrective action is listed.
| Brand | The J.M. Smucker Company |
|---|---|
| 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 | Mold. The firm noticed an increase in customer complaints. They conducted a root cause investigation and discovered that one of their coolers had malfunctioning. |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 60630 |
| 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. |
| Agency | FDA |
| Recall / campaign no. | 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. |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not consume the recalled products.
- Check your packages for the listed best-by dates and package sizes; keep packaging for reference.
- Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.
- Visit the FDA recall page or the company's website for more details.
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