COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
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- Product Type:
- Food & Beverages
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Recall Reason Description
Undeclared coconut
- Company Name:
- Hostess Brands LLC
- Brand Name:
- Product Description:
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Product Description
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 | I031221000 | 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.
