CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hostess Ding Dongs, chocolate cake with creamy filing recalled
Hostess Brands is recalling Hostess Ding Dongs, chocolate cake with creamy filing, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 Jun 2016 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-2114-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74287
- Recalling firm
- Hostess Brands, Kansas City, MO
- Brand
- Hostess Ding
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 13 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 21 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Peanuts
- Product category
- Cakes & Pastries
Timeline
| 3 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +102 days |
| 21 Sep 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
Product as listed by the FDA
Hostess Ding Dongs, chocolate cake with creamy filing, packaged in 10-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 12.70oz (360 g), UPC 888109110611; and 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, individual pack net wt. 2.55 oz (72 g), UPC 888109010027. The responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide distribution. No foreign or military/government distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.
Which lots are affected?
batch and best buy date per UPC: UPC 888109110611: D032924000, Best by 6/2/2016; D033024000, Best by 6/3/2016; D040424000, Best by 6/8/2016; D040524000, Best by 6/9/2016; D040624000, Best by 6/10/2016; D041124000, Best by 6/15/2016; D041224000, Best by 6/16/2016; D041324000, Best by 7/6/2016; and UPC 88109010027: D032924000, Best by 6/2/2016; D040424000, Best by 6/8/2016; D041124000, Best by 6/15/2016;
Where was it sold?
Nationwide distribution. No foreign or military/government 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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
10 other products · FDA event 74287This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Hostess Chocodile Twinkies, chocolate covered sponge cake recalled.
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