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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1514-2017/FDA enforcement
Hostess Brands LLC·Food·Jan 9, 2017

Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies, Cream-filled Snack Cakes, NET WT

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameHostess Brands LLC
Recalling firmHostess Brands, LLCKansas City, MO, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 88109 11157 1
Lot / date codes
  • Batch and Best by Date per Material No. 701404: D093024000 12/4/2016 D100124000 12/5/2016 D100824000 12/12/2016 D101324000 12/17/2016 D101424000 12/18/2016 D102624000 12/30/2016 D102724000 12/31/2016 D110224000 1/6/2017 D110324000 1/7/2017 D110424000 1/8/2017 D111124000 1/15/2017 D111224000 1/16/2017 D112124000 1/25/2017
  • AND 701442 D100824000 12/12/2016 D102624000 12/30/2016 D110224000 1/6/2017 D111124000 1/15/2017 D112124000 1/25/2017
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide. There was no foreign/government/military distribution.

United States

Quantity affected123, 127 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 1, 2017
FDA recall numberF-1514-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Hostess Brands, LLC initiated this food recall on January 9, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide. There was no foreign/government/military distribution.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies, Cream-filled Snack Cakes, NET WT was made or distributed by Hostess Brands, LLC in Kansas City, MO, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1514-2017, dated March 1, 2017.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies, Cream-filled Snack Cakes, NET WT recall?

Hostess Brands LLC recalled Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies, Cream-filled Snack Cakes, NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1514-2017. Product contains an ingredient that was recalled by a supplier because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Hostess Brands LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1514-2017. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.