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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1901-2018/FDA enforcement
Hostess Brands LLC·Food·Aug 3, 2018

Hostess Brownies Cookies 'N Cr¿me Packaged in the Following Ways: 1) 6 Brownies Individually…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The product ingredients statement declares egg ingredients, but the "Contains" statement fails to declare egg.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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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 11357 58 88109 01202 1
Lot / date codes
  • F052123000, Best by July 25, 2018
  • F061123000, Best by August 15, 2018
  • F071623000, Best by Sept. 16, 2018
  • F072323000, Best by Sept. 26, 2018
Distribution area
Nationwide

Distributed nationwide.

United States

Quantity affected18, 065 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 5, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1901-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Hostess Brands, LLC initiated this food recall on August 3, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: The product ingredients statement declares egg ingredients, but the "Contains" statement fails to declare egg. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The product ingredients statement declares egg ingredients, but the "Contains" statement fails to declare egg.

Hostess Brownies Cookies 'N Cr¿me Packaged in the Following Ways: 1) 6 Brownies Individually… was made or distributed by Hostess Brands, LLC in Kansas City, MO, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1901-2018, dated September 5, 2018.

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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

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

Undeclared egg

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with an egg allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed egg allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have an egg allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

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 Hostess Brownies Cookies 'N Cr¿me Packaged in the Following Ways: 1) 6 Brownies Individually… recall?

Hostess Brands LLC recalled Hostess Brownies Cookies 'N Cr¿me Packaged in the Following Ways: 1) 6 Brownies Individually… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1901-2018. The product ingredients statement declares egg ingredients, but the "Contains" statement fails to declare egg.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have an egg allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

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-1901-2018. 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.