CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Mar 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies, cream-filled snack cakes recalled
Hostess Brands is recalling Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies, cream-filled snack cakes, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 9 Jan 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1514-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76184
- Recalling firm
- Hostess Brands, Kansas City, MO
- Brand
- Holiday
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Jan 2017
- FDA classified
- 22 Feb 2017
- Reported
- 1 Mar 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Cakes & Pastries
Timeline
| 9 Jan 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Feb 2017 | Classified by FDA | +44 days |
| 1 Mar 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies, cream-filled snack cakes, Net Wt. 13.02 oz. (369 g), UPC 888109111571.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide. There was no foreign/government/military distribution.
Questions about this recall
Is Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies, cream-filled snack cakes recalled?
Yes. Hostess Brands recalled Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies, cream-filled snack cakes on 9 Jan 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1514-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Batch and Best by Date per Material No. 701404: D093024000 12/4/2016 D100124000 12/5/2016 D100824000 12/12/2016 D101324000 12/17/2016 D101424000 12/18/2016 D102624000 12/30/2016 D102724000 12/31/2016 D110224000 1/6/2017 D110324000 1/7/2017 D110424000 1/8/2017 D111124000 1/15/2017 D111224000 1/16/2017 D112124000 1/25/2017; AND 701442 D100824000 12/12/2016 D102624000 12/30/2016 D110224000 1/6/2017 D111124000 1/15/2017 D112124000 1/25/2017
Where was it sold?
Nationwide. There was no foreign/government/military distribution.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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