COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Hostess Brands, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® Due to the Potential for Mold
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Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 20, 2020 FDA Publish Date: July 21, 2020 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement:
Potential to contain mold
Company Name: Hostess Brands LLC Brand Name:
Product Description:
Company Announcement
Hostess Brands, LLC (“Hostess Brands”) is voluntarily recalling certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because the product may develop mold prior to the best by date.
This recall applies to the following Raspberry Zinger® products:
Product Item UPC Batch Best By Date
| Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh) | 888109110604 | H061224000 | 08/26/2020 |
| H061324000 | 08/27/2020 |
| H061424000 | 08/28/2020 |
| H061524000 | 08/29/2020 |
| Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen) | 888109110604 | H061524000 | |
| Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh) | 888109010089 | H061224000 | 08/26/2020 |
| H061324000 | 08/27/2020 |
| H061424000 | 08/28/2020 |
| Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen) | 888109010089 | H061424000 | |
| H061524000 | |
| Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve grocery 3 count) | 888109010089 | H061224000 | 8/26/2020 |
The products were sold to mass merchandisers, grocery stores, distributors, dollar and discount stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to discontinue consumption and contact the place of purchase about returning them for a full refund.
This recall does not affect any other Hostess Brands products.
Consumers with questions may contact 1-800-483-7253 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.
Hostess Brands, LLC
Hostess Brands, LLC is headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas and operates bakeries in Emporia, Kansas, Chicago, Illinois, Columbus, Georgia, Indianapolis, Indiana and through its Voortman Cookies Limited subsidiary, Burlington, Ontario.
For more information about Hostess products and Hostess Brands, please visit hostesscakes.com. Follow Hostess on Twitter: @Hostess_Snacks; on Facebook: facebook.com/Hostess; on Instagram: Hostess_Snacks; and on Pinterest: pinterest.com/hostesscakes.
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