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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IIActive recallH-0577-2025/FDA enforcement
The J.m. Smucker Company·Food·Aug 20, 2025

Hostess Ding Dongs Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling 2.55 OZ Twin Pack

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Mold. The firm noticed an increase in customer complaints. They conducted a root cause investigation and discovered that one of their coolers had malfunctioning.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Visible or laboratory-detected mold can signal a moisture, temperature or seal failure.

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameThe J.m. Smucker Company
Recalling firmThe J.m. Smucker CompanyOrrville, OH, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 88109 01002 78 88109 11061 188 810901 18261 68 88109 11092 53 020255 16783 23 120255 16883 21 20255 16983 22 20255 17083 232 025517 18321 6
Lot / date codes
  • 2.55 oz twin pack - BEST IF USE BY: AUG 30 2025 5167832 & BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832 10-1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) - BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 1 2025 5169832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 2 2025 5170832 & BEST IF USE BY: SEP 3 2025 5171832 16-1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) - BEST IF USE BY: AUG 30 2025 5167832, BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 1 2025 5169832 & BEST IF USE BY: SEP 2 2025 5170832.
Distribution area
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Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY.

United States

Quantity affected60, 630 various size cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 3, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0577-2025

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

The J.m. Smucker Company initiated this food recall on August 20, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Mold. The firm noticed an increase in customer complaints. They conducted a root cause investigation and discovered that one of their coolers had malfunctioning. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Mold. The firm noticed an increase in customer complaints. They conducted a root cause investigation and discovered that one of their coolers had malfunctioning.

Hostess Ding Dongs Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling 2.55 OZ Twin Pack was made or distributed by The J.m. Smucker Company in Orrville, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0577-2025, dated September 3, 2025.

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, visible or laboratory-detected mold can signal a moisture, temperature or seal failure.

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

Mold contamination

Symptoms to watch for

Eating a moldy product may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or allergic reactions. Do not intentionally inspect, smell or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

People with mold allergies, asthma, a weakened immune system, pregnant people and young children should be especially cautious.

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.

Visible mold can indicate a moisture, packaging or temperature failure.

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 Ding Dongs Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling 2.55 OZ Twin Pack recall?

The J.m. Smucker Company recalled Hostess Ding Dongs Chocolate Cake with Creamy Filling 2.55 OZ Twin Pack in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0577-2025. Mold. The firm noticed an increase in customer complaints. They conducted a root cause investigation and discovered that one of their coolers had malfunctioning.

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 The J.m. Smucker Company recall still active?

Yes. As of the latest FDA enforcement report, this recall is listed as ongoing. Check the official source record for the most current status before making a decision.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record H-0577-2025. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.