CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Sep 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

Hostess Soft White Hamburger Buns recalled

Hostess Brands is recalling Hostess Soft White Hamburger Buns, distributed in 35 states. The recall was initiated on 13 Aug 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codes8/13/2021 8/15/2021 8/16/2021 8/18/2021 8/17/2021 8/19/2021 8/20/2021 8/21/2021 8/22/2021 8/23/2021 8/24/2021 8/28/2021 8/29/2021 9/2/2021 9/6/2021 9/5/2021 9/3/2021 9/10/2021 9/9/2021 9/11/2021 9/12/2021 9/13/2021 9/16/2021 9/14/2021 9/17/2021 9/15/2021 9/18/2021 9/19/2021 9/23/2021 9/26/2021 10/2/2021 10/4/2021

Quantity recalled178,867 cases (total)

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-0957-2021
FDA event ID: 88503
Recalling firm: Hostess Brands, Kansas City, MO
Brand: Hostess Soft
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 13 Aug 2021
FDA classified: 8 Sep 2021
Reported: 8 Sep 2021
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Bread

Timeline

13 Aug 2021	Recall initiated by company
8 Sep 2021	Classified by FDA	+26 days
8 Sep 2021	Published in enforcement report	+0 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The firm's contract manufacturer found positive environmental samples analyzed for Listeria and Salmonella species.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Hostess Soft White Hamburger Buns, Net Wt. 12 OZ, UPC 888109110987

Where it was distributed

Distributed to distributors and retailers in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV.

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Questions about this recall

Is Hostess Soft White Hamburger Buns recalled?

Yes. Hostess Brands recalled Hostess Soft White Hamburger Buns on 13 Aug 2021. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0957-2021.

Why was it recalled?

The firm's contract manufacturer found positive environmental samples analyzed for Listeria and Salmonella species.

Which lots are affected?

8/13/2021 8/15/2021 8/16/2021 8/18/2021 8/17/2021 8/19/2021 8/20/2021 8/21/2021 8/22/2021 8/23/2021 8/24/2021 8/28/2021 8/29/2021 9/2/2021 9/6/2021 9/5/2021 9/3/2021 9/10/2021 9/9/2021 9/11/2021 9/12/2021 9/13/2021 9/16/2021 9/14/2021 9/17/2021 9/15/2021 9/18/2021 9/19/2021 9/23/2021 9/26/2021 10/2/2021 10/4/2021

Where was it sold?

Distributed to distributors and retailers in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV.

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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