Hostess recalls Ding Dongs over potential mold contamination

Jordan Perkins

5 months ago

FILE - A Hostess sign is shown on a closed retail outlet store in Garland, Texas, Jan. 11, 2012. The company recently issued a recall of its Ding Dong snack cakes over concerns of mold contamination. (AP Photo/LM Otero, file)

(NewsNation) — Some Hostess Ding Dongs in the U.S. are being recalled due to the possibility of mold contamination.

In an Aug. 20 notice, Hostess parent company J.M. Smucker Co. said its investigation found that a mechanical issue during production created conditions potentially allowing for mold growth before the snack cakes’ printed expiration date.

The company also said in the notice that the problem was resolved, and only five lots of Ding Dongs were affected.

Consumers are advised to check for the following affected products:

Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong Single Serve; two-count; UPC: 8-88109-01002
Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong; 10-count; UPC: 8-88109-11061
Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong Family Pack; 16-count; UPC: 8-88109-11092

The potentially contaminated products also have a best-by date between Aug. 30 and Sept. 3, 2025. If you have the affected products, J.M. Smucker Co. says you should throw them out or return them for a refund.