Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jun 3, 2016

Iced Vanilla cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers Vanilla in 10-ct multi-packs…

Recalling firm: Hostess Brands, LLC

Why it was recalled

Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.

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: Dec 1, 2017.

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ProductIced Vanilla cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers Vanilla in 10-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 12.70oz (360 g), UPC 888109110598; 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), UPC 888109010119 and 888109300029; with the responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141; and Dolly Zingers in 6-ct. single serving packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), the responsible name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.
Package size12.70oz
UPC888109010119, 888109110598, 888109300029

FDA code information

batch and best buy date per UPC: UPC 888109110598: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D041424000, best by 6/18/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016; and UPC 888109300029/888109010119: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D040824000, best by 6/12/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016

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Original product description

Iced Vanilla cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers Vanilla in 10-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 12.70oz (360 g), UPC 888109110598; 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), UPC 888109010119 and 888109300029; with the responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141; and Dolly Zingers in 6-ct. single serving packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), the responsible name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC888109010119gle serving fun size snack packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), UPC 888109010119 and 888109300029; with the responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141; and Dolly Z
UPC888109110598batch and best buy date per UPC: UPC 888109110598: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D041424000, best by
UPC888109110598 Vanilla in 10-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 12.70oz (360 g), UPC 888109110598; 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), UPC 888109010119 and 888109300029
UPC888109300029; D041424000, best by 6/18/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016; and UPC 888109300029/888109010119: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D04082
best by6/11/2016124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D041424000, best by 6/18/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016; and UPC 888109300029/888109010119: D033124000
best by6/11/2016124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D040824000, best by 6/12/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016
best by6/12/20164000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D040824000, best by 6/12/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016
best by6/18/20164000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D041424000, best by 6/18/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016; and UPC 888109300029/888109010119: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000,
best by6/19/2016000, best by 6/11/2016; D041424000, best by 6/18/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016; and UPC 888109300029/888109010119: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, b
best by6/19/2016000, best by 6/11/2016; D040824000, best by 6/12/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016
best by6/4/2016batch and best buy date per UPC: UPC 888109110598: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D041424000, best by 6/18/2016; D041524000, best by
best by6/4/2016st by 6/19/2016; and UPC 888109300029/888109010119: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D040824000, best by 6/12/2016; D041524000, best by
best by6/5/2016UPC: UPC 888109110598: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D041424000, best by 6/18/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016; and UPC 8881093
best by6/5/20168109300029/888109010119: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D040824000, best by 6/12/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016

Original FDA recall reason

Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.

Recall details

Recall number
F-2116-2016
Event ID
74287
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jun 3, 2016
Reported
Sep 21, 2016
Classified
Sep 13, 2016
Terminated
Dec 1, 2017
Quantity
1,008,996 units
Location
Kansas City, MO, 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

Nationwide distribution. No foreign or military/government distribution.

FDA source record · F-2116-2016

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