CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Oct 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes recalled
Hostess Brands is recalling Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 28 Aug 2014 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-0010-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69221
- Recalling firm
- Hostess Brands, Indianapolis, IN
- Brand
- Hostess Powdered
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Aug 2014
- FDA classified
- 7 Oct 2014
- Reported
- 15 Oct 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 28 Aug 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Oct 2014 | Classified by FDA | +40 days |
| 15 Oct 2014 | 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
Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufactured demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.
Product as listed by the FDA
Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes, 3 oz., 6 ct.
Where it was distributed
The products were distributed nationwide to MO, KY, IL, UT, LA, WA, IN, AL, NE, WY, WI, AZ, TX, OH, NV, AZ, TX, ME, AL, MS, VA, CA, AR, OK, FL, GA, SC, MS, MI, NY, PA, IA, MD, CO, OR, CT, NC, KS, WY, NE, MS, NM, MO, ID, SD, NJ, NH, and WV. International: Canada
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufactured demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.
Which lots are affected?
UPC: 8 88109 05004 7 Best By Dates (2014): AUG 29, 30, 31 SEPT 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25 OCT 01, 02, 03, 10 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 209, 210, 211, 219
Where was it sold?
The products were distributed nationwide to MO, KY, IL, UT, LA, WA, IN, AL, NE, WY, WI, AZ, TX, OH, NV, AZ, TX, ME, AL, MS, VA, CA, AR, OK, FL, GA, SC, MS, MI, NY, PA, IA, MD, CO, OR, CT, NC, KS, WY, NE, MS, NM, MO, ID, SD, NJ, NH, and WV. International: Canada
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
5 other products · FDA event 69221| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes- Frozen Only recalledHostess Powdered | Hostess Brands | Mold | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes- Frozen Only recalledHostess Frosted | Hostess Brands | Mold | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes recalledHostess Powdered | Hostess Brands | Mold | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes- Frozen Only recalledHostess Powdered | Hostess Brands | Mold | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes recalledHostess Frosted | Hostess Brands | Mold | Nationwide |
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