Hostess Recalls Popular Snack Cakes Nationwide Over Potential Mold Contamination
Certain Hostess Ding Dongs are being pulled from shelves across the U.S. due to the possibility of mold contamination.
The recall notice was first posted by J.M. Smucker Co., the parent company of Hostess, on Aug. 20.
Check if your recently purchased Ding Dongs are included in this latest recall, and toss or return any affected products.
The recall affects three Ding Dong products with the following product information:
| Product Description | Universal Product Code (UPC) | Lot Number | Best-By Date |
| Hostess Ding Dong 6-count – 2.55 oz twin pack carton (15.3 oz) | Twin pack product unit – 00888109010027; 6-count unit – 00888109011857 | 5167832 | 8/30/2025 |
| Hostess Ding Dong 6-count – 2.55 oz twin pack carton (15.3 oz) | Twin pack product unit – 00888109010027; 6-count unit – 00888109011857 | 5168832 | 8/31/2025 |
| Hostess Ding Dong 10-count – 1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) | 00888109110611 | 5167832 | 8/30/2025 |
| Hostess Ding Dong 10-count – 1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) | 00888109110611 | 5168832 | 8/31/2025 |
| Hostess Ding Dong 10-count – 1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) | 00888109110611 | 5169832 | 9/1/2025 |
| Hostess Ding Dong 10-count – 1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) | 00888109110611 | 5170832 | 9/2/2025 |
| Hostess Ding Dong 10-count – 1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) | 00888109110611 | 5171832 | 9/3/2025 |
| Hostess Ding Dong 16-count– 1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) | Individual product unit -00888109011826; 16-count unit – 00888109110925 | 5167832 | 8/30/2025 |
| Hostess Ding Dong 16-count– 1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) | Individual product unit -00888109011826; 16-count unit – 00888109110925 | 5168832 | 8/31/2025 |
| Hostess Ding Dong 16-count– 1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) | Individual product unit -00888109011826; 16-count unit – 00888109110925 | 5169832 | 9/1/2025 |
| Hostess Ding Dong 16-count– 1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) | Individual product unit -00888109011826; 16-count unit – 00888109110925 | 5170832 | 9/2/2025 |
The affected Ding Dongs may develop mold before their expiration date, according to the recall notice.
J.M. Smucker Co. said it identified a mechanical issue during production that created conditions potentially allowing for mold growth. The company said it has resolved the problem, and only five lots of Ding Dongs are affected.
According to Tops Friendly Markets, a supermarket chain that carried the affected Ding Dongs, the recall has the highest risk level, Class I. This means eating the recalled products may cause serious health problems.
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Check your pantry for the recalled Ding Dongs. If you have the affected products, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them for a refund or replacement.
If you have any questions or concerns, fill out a form on the Hostess “Contact Us” website.
