CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Iced Vanilla cake with creamy filling recalled by Hostess Brands

Hostess Brands is recalling Iced Vanilla cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers Vanilla in multi-packs, 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

Lot, batch or date codesbatch and best buy date per UPC: UPC 888109110598: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D041424000, best by 6/18/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016; and UPC 888109300029/888109010119: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D040824000, best by 6/12/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016
Quantity recalled1,008,996 units

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-2116-2016
FDA event ID
74287
Recalling firm
Hostess Brands, Kansas City, MO
Brand
Iced
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 2016Recall initiated by company
13 Sep 2016Classified by FDA+102 days
21 Sep 2016Published 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

Iced Vanilla cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers Vanilla in 10-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 12.70oz (360 g), UPC 888109110598; 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), UPC 888109010119 and 888109300029; with the responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141; and Dolly Zingers in 6-ct. single serving packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), the responsible name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide distribution. No foreign or military/government distribution.

Nationwide

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 888109110598: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D041424000, best by 6/18/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016; and UPC 888109300029/888109010119: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D040824000, best by 6/12/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016

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 74287

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