Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Aug 28, 2014

Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes, 11.25 oz

Why it was recalled

Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufactured demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Mar 30, 2015.

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ProductHostess Frosted Bagged Donettes, 11.25 oz

Package size11.25 oz

UPC888109150020

FDA code information

UPC: 8 88109 15002 0 Best By Dates (2014): AUG 29, 30, 31 SEPT 01, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27 OCT 01, 02, 03 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211

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Original product description

Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes, 11.25 oz

Extracted codes and context

Type	Code / value	Context
UPC	`888109150020`	UPC: 8 88109 15002 0 Best By Dates (2014): AUG 29, 30, 31 SEPT 01, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27 OCT 01, 02, 03
lot	`181`	10, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27 OCT 01, 02, 03 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`182`	18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27 OCT 01, 02, 03 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`183`	9, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27 OCT 01, 02, 03 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`184`	, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27 OCT 01, 02, 03 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`188`	24, 25, 26, 27 OCT 01, 02, 03 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`189`	25, 26, 27 OCT 01, 02, 03 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`191`	6, 27 OCT 01, 02, 03 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`192`	OCT 01, 02, 03 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`193`	01, 02, 03 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`196`	02, 03 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`197`	3 Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`198`	Julian Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`199`	n Date- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`202`	e- Lot Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`203`	t Codes: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`204`	es: 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`205`	181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`209`	182, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`210`	183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211
lot	`211`	184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210, 211

Original FDA recall reason

Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufactured demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0008-2015
Event ID: 69221
FDA status: Terminated
Initiated: Aug 28, 2014
Reported: Oct 15, 2014
Classified: Oct 7, 2014
Terminated: Mar 30, 2015
Quantity: 122,705
Location: Indianapolis, IN, United States
Initiation type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification: Letter

Where it was distributed

The products were distributed nationwide to MO, KY, IL, UT, LA, WA, IN, AL, NE, WY, WI, AZ, TX, OH, NV, AZ, TX, ME, AL, MS, VA, CA, AR, OK, FL, GA, SC, MS, MI, NY, PA, IA, MD, CO, OR, CT, NC, KS, WY, NE, MS, NM, MO, ID, SD, NJ, NH, and WV. International: Canada

FDA source record · F-0008-2015

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