Food recall: Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes, 11.25 oz
Class II FDA enforcement event 69221. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Products recalled due to potential for mold growth. Laboratory analysis for products manufactured demonstrated a higher-than-average moisture content.
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Hostess Brands LLC started this food recall on 28 Aug 2014. The firm address in the FDA record is in Indianapolis, IN. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 69221 has 6 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 15 Oct 2014. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 30 Mar 2015.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
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,…
Recalling firm
Hostess Brands LLC, Indianapolis, IN.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
6 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-0008-2015 | Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes, 11.25 oz | 122,705 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Oct 2014 |
| F-0009-2015 | Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes, 10.5 oz. | 17,330 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Oct 2014 |
| F-0010-2015 | Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes, 3 oz., 6 ct. | 48,974 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Oct 2014 |
| F-0011-2015 | Hostess Frosted Bagged Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 11.25 oz. | 4,102 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Oct 2014 |
| F-0012-2015 | Hostess Powdered Bagged Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 10.5 oz. | 8,664 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Oct 2014 |
| F-0013-2015 | Hostess Powdered Single-Serve Donettes- FROZEN ONLY, 3 oz., 6 ct. | 3,247 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Oct 2014 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Food events that started in 2014
- 573
- Share of these events in Class II
- 41%
- Product records in this event
- 6Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 7
Other events of the firm
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2021 | Hostess Soft White Hamburger Buns, Net Wt. 12 OZ, UPC 888109110987 | Food | Class II | 2 |
| 10 Apr 2021 | Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt 3.17 OZ, UPC 8 88109 01001 0, Hostess Brands, LLC Kansa | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 2 Jul 2020 | Hostess Raspberry Zingers, Raspberry Iced Cake With Creamy Fillling, packaged in the following ways: 1) in boxes contain | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 3 Aug 2018 | Hostess Brownies Cookies 'n Crème packaged in the following ways: 1) 6 Brownies individually wrapped packaged in a cardb | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 9 Jan 2017 | Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies, cream-filled snack cakes, Net Wt. 13.02 oz. (369 g), UPC 888109111571. | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 3 Jun 2016 | Hostess Chocodile Twinkies, chocolate covered sponge cake with creamy filling, packaged in 9-ct multi-packs of individua | Food | Class II | 11 |
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report F-0008-2015The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 69221. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/69221/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA food enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
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,…
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 69221?
- The event has 6 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
122,705
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many food recalls of 2014 have the same class?
- 41% of the 573 food events that started in 2014 are in Class II.