Hostess Recalls Ding Dongs Over Mold Concerns in Illinois & Wisconsin

A popular Hostess snack cake has been recalled over possible mold contamination, so check your kids' lunch boxes ASAP!

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Now that school is back in session, my pantry is filled with lunch box snack favorites like Goldfish, granola bars, Pringles, and snack cakes.

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Here's the truth, snack cakes never last long in my house because we are a family full of sweet tooths. Twinkies, Cosmic Brownies, Chocolate Cupcakes, Swiss Rolls, we love all flavors and brands. Just last night I packed Ding Dongs in my kids' lunch boxes, and now I have learned that could be a big problem.

Hostess Ding Dong Recall

J.M. Smucker Co., the parent company of Hostess, has issued a nationwide recall of Ding Dong snack cakes "due to the potential for the presence of mold." Yikes!

The recall notice on the Hostess website says:

Our investigation into this matter confirmed a mechanical issue with a piece of equipment created conditions that could support the development of mold in the product prior to the expiration date. This mechanical issue was present for a limited period and resolved in a timely manner.

Certain types of mold can be hard to spot on chocolate, so if you've purchased Ding Dongs at stores like Walmart, Kroger, Meijer, or Jewel-Osco in Illinois or Wisconsin lately, check your boxes for this information immediately:

If you have purchased Ding Dongs that are a part of this recall, throw them away, return them to the store you purchased them from, or call Hostess at 1-800-483-7253.