The maker of Ding Dongs, which owns Hostess Manufacturers, has issued a withdrawal discover within the U.S. over issues the product might be contaminated by mould.
“Our root trigger investigation confirmed a mechanical subject with a chunk of kit created circumstances that might help the event of mould within the product previous to the expiration date,” J. M. Smucker mentioned in an announcement despatched to retailers that was additionally posted on-line.
“This mechanical subject was current for a restricted interval and resolved in a well timed method. Because of this, solely 5 lot codes are affected,” the withdrawal discover continued.
Withdrawals are voluntary actions by a given firm and aren’t technically thought-about a recall. However it’s nonetheless one thing to take significantly if you happen to imagine you might need Ding Dongs sitting in your cabinets.
Product info for the recalled Ding Dongs:
- 8-88109-01002 – Hostess chocolate Ding Dong single serve – 2 depend
- 8-88109-11061 – Hostess chocolate Ding Dong – 10 depend
- 8-88109-11092 – Hostess chocolate Ding Dong household pack – 16 depend
The expiration dates for the recalled Ding Dongs embody:
- August 30, 2025
- August 31, 2025
- September 1, 2025
- September 2, 2025
- September 3, 2025
Anybody who finds these Ding Dongs of their dwelling is inspired to not eat them. Customers are being inspired to return the snacks to wherever they have been bought for a refund or substitute.
The corporate is stressing that no different objects manufactured by the J.M. Smucker Co. are impacted by this subject. Clients with questions in regards to the Ding Dongs are inspired to contact Hostess Manufacturers at 1-800-483-7253.
You can even go to the Hostess Manufacturers web site, which has a type that asks about what sort of product you purchased. However no matter you do, it’s most likely greatest to not danger getting sick, even if you happen to open the Ding Dongs and don’t see visible proof of mould.
Information broke Tuesday that the CDC has quietly scaled again its surveillance of food-borne sicknesses, in keeping with NBC Information. It actually looks like Individuals are on their very own in relation to meals security within the U.S., because the Trump regime dismantles this nation’s public well being infrastructure.
Our shrimp is radioactive, our vitality drinks are booze, and our beef is laced with E. coli. And now our Ding Dongs might need mould. What a time to be an American.
