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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Hostess Ding Dongs Recalled for Potential Mold Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 28, 2025
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Summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is recalling approximately 60,630 cases of Hostess Ding Dongs chocolate cakes with creamy filling due to the presence of mold. The recall includes 2.55 oz twin packs, 12.7 oz cartons, and 20.31 oz cartons sold across 42 states. The issue was discovered following an increase in customer complaints, which led to an investigation that found a malfunctioning cooler at the production facility.

Risk

Eating products contaminated with mold can cause allergic reactions, respiratory issues, or digestive distress in sensitive individuals. The manufacturer initiated this recall after discovering that cooling equipment failure allowed mold to develop in the product.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products are Hostess Ding Dongs (Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling) sold in 2.55 oz twin packs, 10-count cartons (12.7 oz), and 16-count cartons (20.31 oz).
  2. Check your packaging for UPC codes 888109010027, 888109110611, 888109011826, or 888109110925 and 'Best If Used By' dates ranging from August 30, 2025, to September 3, 2025. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Hostess Ding Dongs Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling (2.55 oz twin pack)by Hostess
Variants: Twin Pack, 2.55 oz
UPC Codes:
888109010027
Lot Numbers:
5167832 (Best By AUG 30 2025)
5168832 (Best By AUG 31 2025)

Firm noticed an increase in customer complaints due to cooler malfunction.

Product: Hostess Ding Dongs Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling (12.7 oz carton)by Hostess
Variants: 10-count carton, 12.7 oz
UPC Codes:
888109110611
Lot Numbers:
5168832 (Best By AUG 31 2025)
5169832 (Best By SEP 1 2025)
5170832 (Best By SEP 2 2025)
5171832 (Best By SEP 3 2025)

Firm noticed an increase in customer complaints due to cooler malfunction.

Product: Hostess Ding Dongs Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling (20.31 oz carton)by Hostess
Variants: 16-count carton, 20.31 oz
UPC Codes:
888109011826
888109110925
Lot Numbers:
5167832 (Best By AUG 30 2025)
5168832 (Best By AUG 31 2025)
5169832 (Best By SEP 1 2025)
5170832 (Best By SEP 2 2025)

UPC 888109011826 is for the individual selling unit; UPC 888109110925 is for the 16-count selling unit.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 97478
Status: Active
Manufacturer: The J.M. Smucker Company
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 60,630 various size cases
Distributed To: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Agency Last Updated: September 10, 2025

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