Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Apr 10, 2021

Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt 3.17 OZ

Recalling firm: HOSTESS BRANDS LLC

Why it was recalled

SnoBalls snack cakes were packaged with a label for Chocolate CupCakes causing the product to fail to declare the major food allergen coconut.

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: Jun 24, 2021.

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ProductHostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt 3.17 OZ, UPC 8 88109 01001 0, Hostess Brands, LLC Kansas City, MO
Package size3.17 OZ
UPC888109010010

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Original product description

Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt 3.17 OZ, UPC 8 88109 01001 0, Hostess Brands, LLC Kansas City, MO

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC888109010010Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt 3.17 OZ, UPC 8 88109 01001 0, Hostess Brands, LLC Kansas City, MO
best byMay 27, 2021Best by May 27, 2021

Original FDA recall reason

SnoBalls snack cakes were packaged with a label for Chocolate CupCakes causing the product to fail to declare the major food allergen coconut.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0480-2021
Event ID
87697
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Apr 10, 2021
Reported
May 12, 2021
Classified
May 6, 2021
Terminated
Jun 24, 2021
Quantity
648 cases
Location
Lenexa, KS, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

Distributed to retail distribution centers in AL, FL, IA, KY, MI, NV, NY, OH, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

FDA source record · F-0480-2021

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

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