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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Voluntary Recall of Hostess® SnoBalls® Due to Undeclared Allergen

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Undeclared coconut
Company Name:
Hostess Brands LLC
Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Hostess
Product Description:
Product Description
SnoBalls

Company Announcement

Hostess Brands, LLC (”Hostess Brands“) has become aware that certain Hostess® SnoBalls® were inadvertently manufactured in the packaging for Hostess® Chocolate CupCakes and the packaging does not list ”coconut“, an ingredient in SnoBalls®, as an allergen. Hostess Brands is voluntarily recalling the following SnoBalls® manufactured on March 13, 2021:

Product Item UPC Batch Best By Date
Hostess® SnoBalls® (single-serve) 888109010096 I031321000 May 27, 2021

The products were sold to convenience stores, dollar stores, and distributors throughout the United States. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date. 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.

No other varieties of Hostess® SnoBalls® are affected.

Consumers with questions may contact 1-800-483-7253 and also visit www.hostesscakes.com.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
1-800-483-7253
Media:
Marie Espinel
mespinel@lakpr.com

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