Hostess recalls popular snacks sold at Walmart, Target, Jewel-Osco over mold concerns

Popular Hostess snack Ding Dongs sold in retailers across the U.S. are being recalled due to the “potential presence of mold,” according to an announcement from Hostess parent company J.M. Smucker Co.

The voluntary recall was issued Aug. 20, the announcement said. According to the company, an investigation revealed a mechanical issues with a piece of equipment “created conditions that could support the development of mold in the product prior to the expiration date.”

While the issue has since been resolved, 11 different Ding Dong products were impacted.

As part of the recall, withdrawal notices were issued for the following packages. Additional lot numbers and UPC codes can be found here:

• Hostess Ding Dong 6 count – 2.55 oz twin pack carton (15.3 oz) – best if used by Aug. 30, 2025
• Hostess Ding Dong 6 count – 2.55 oz twin pack carton (15.3 oz) – best if used by Aug. 31, 2025
• Hostess Ding Dong 10 count – 1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) – best if used by Aug. 30, 2025
• Hostess Ding Dong 10 count – 1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) – best if used by Aug. 31, 2025
• Hostess Ding Dong 10 count – 1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) – best if used by Sept. 1, 2025
• Hostess Ding Dong 10 count – 1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) – best if used by Sept. 2, 2025
• Hostess Ding Dong 10 count – 1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) – best if used by Sept. 3, 2025
• Hostess Ding Dong 16 count– 1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) – best if used by Aug. 30, 2025
• Hostess Ding Dong 16 count– 1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) – best if used by Aug. 31, 2025
• Hostess Ding Dong 16 count– 1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) – best if used by Sept. 1, 2025
• Hostess Ding Dong 16 count– 1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) – best if used by Sept. 2, 2025

Hostess encouraged customers to check any recently purchased products and to contact the company if they have.

“Based on available data, no other items manufactured by The J.M. Smucker Co. are impacted by this
issue.,” the announcement said.

According to the website, Hostess products are sold at a number of national retailers and grocery stores, including Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Casey’s Gas Stations, Target, Jewel-Osco, Mariano’s, Heneins, Walmart, Meijer and more.

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