Hostess Expands Recall of Zingers Due to the Potential for Mold

Hostess Brands, LLC (“Hostess Brands”) is expanding its voluntary recall of certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because the product may develop mold prior to the best by date.  The initial recall was issued on July 21, 2020.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hostess-brands-llc-expands-voluntary-recall-certain-hostessr-raspberry-zingersr-due-potential-mold
Hostess Brands, LLC Expands Voluntary Recall of Certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® Due to the Potential for Mold
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 25, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  August 25, 2020
 Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to contain mold
Company Name:  Hostess Brands LLC
Brand Name:  Hostess
Product Description:  Raspberry Zingers

Company Announcement

Hostess Brands, LLC (“Hostess Brands”) is expanding its voluntary recall of certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because the product may develop mold prior to the best by date.

The expanded recall applies to the following Raspberry Zinger® products:
Product Description:  Item UPC:  Batch:  Best By Dates:
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh)

888109110604

H062424000 H062524000 H062624000 H062724000 H070724000 H070824000 H070924000 H071024000 H071124000 H072124000 H072224000 H072324000

09/07/2020 09/08/2020 09/09/2020 09/10/2020 09/20/2020 09/21/2020 09/22/2020 09/23/2020 09/24/2020 10/04/2020 10/05/2020 10/06/2020

Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen)

888109110604

H062624000 H062724000

N/A N/A

Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh)

888109010089

H062424000 H062624000 H070724000 H070824000 H072224000 H072324000

09/07/2020 09/09/2020 09/20/2020 09/21/2020 10/05/2020 10/06/2020

Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen)

888109010089

H062424000 H062524000 H062624000 H070824000 H070924000 H072124000 H072224000

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve 3 count case)

888109010089

H062424000 H062624000 H071124000 H072324000

09/07/2020 09/09/2020 09/24/2020 10/06/2020

The following Raspberry Zinger® products were part of the original voluntary recall:

Product  Item UPC  Batch  Best By Date  

Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh)
888109110604
H061224000
08/26/2020

H061324000

08/27/2020

H061424000

08/28/2020

H061524000

08/29/2020

Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen)

888109110604

H061524000



Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh)

888109010089

H061224000

08/26/2020

H061324000

08/27/2020

H061424000

08/28/2020

Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen)

888109010089

H061424000



H061524000



Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve grocery 3 count)

888109010089

H061224000

8/26/2020

The products were sold to mass merchandisers, grocery stores, distributors, dollar and discount stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to discontinue consumption and contact the place of purchase about returning them for a full refund.

This recall does not affect any other Hostess Brands products.

Consumers with questions may contact 1-800-483-7253 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.

Hostess Brands, LLC

Hostess Brands, LLC is headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas and operates bakeries in Emporia, Kansas, Chicago, Illinois, Columbus, Georgia, Indianapolis, Indiana and through its Voortman Cookies Limited subsidiary, Burlington, Ontario.

For more information about Hostess products and Hostess Brands, please visit hostesscakes.com. Follow Hostess on Twitter: @Hostess_Snacks; on Facebook: facebook.com/Hostess; on Instagram: Hostess_Snacks; and on Pinterest: pinterest.com/hostesscakes.

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