Hostess Chocodile Twinkies recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

June 3, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Hostess Brands, LLC recalls Hostess Chocodile Twinkies, chocolate covered sponge cake with creamy filling, packaged in 9-ct multi-packs of individu…

Recall number

F-2113-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Hostess Brands, LLC

Sold / distributed

Nationwide distribution. No foreign or military/government distribution.

Why it was recalled

Product is manufactured with flour known to contain peanut allergen and is not labeled to contain peanuts.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Hostess Chocodile Twinkies, chocolate covered sponge cake with creamy filling, packaged in 9-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 13.02 oz (396 g), UPC 888109110499; and 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, individual pack net wt. 2.89 oz (82 g), UPC 888109010492. The responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.