Hostess Ding Dongs recalled for possible mold before expiration

A U.S. recall of select Hostess Ding Dongs has been issued over concerns that some products may be contaminated with mold. The J. M. Smucker Co., owner of the Hostess brand, said a mechanical issue in a piece of equipment created conditions that could support mold development prior to the stated expiration date. The recall covers three Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong formats sold in the United States: a 2-count single-serve, a 10-count package, and a 16-count family-pack, with UPCs 88810901002, 88810911061, and 88810911092. All affected products have best-by dates from August 30 through September 3, 2025. The company emphasized that only five lot codes are affected and that no other Hostess or Smucker products are implicated. Consumers who have any of the recalled items are urged not to eat them and to return them to the point of purchase for a refund or replacement.

The recall status is limited in scope but nationwide in reach, with the distributor network and retailers told to withdraw the affected lots from shelves and to inspect current inventories for the five designated lot codes. The company noted that its root-cause investigation identified a mechanical issue present for a...