(WJW) – A popular snack item is being pulled from shelves.
The J. M. Smucker Co. issued a market withdrawal of select lots of Hostess Ding Dongs due to the potential presence of mold, according to food distributor and grocery operator SpartanNash.
The voluntary recall affects multiple sizes of Hostess Chocolate Ding Dongs products with “Best By” dates ranging from August 30 to September 3, 2025.
According to the company, the affected products include:
- Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong Single Serve (2 CT)
- UPC: 8-88109-01002
- Best By: August 30, 31, September 1, 2, and 3, 2025
- Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong (10 CT)
- UPC: 8-88109-11061
- Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong Family Pack (16 CT)
- UPC: 8-88109-11092
Consumers are advised not to consume the impacted items and instead return them to the store for a refund or replacement.
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It’s unclear in which states or stores the products were sold, but SpartanNash serves roughly 2,500 retail locations “across the U.S.” That includes roughly 200 of its own grocery stores, operating under names like Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, and Needler’s Fresh Market. The company has locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
The J.M. Smucker Co. did not immediately respond to Nexstar’s request for additional information about the recall.
“We are committed to your health and safety,” the company said in a statement included with the SpartanNash recall alert. “We follow best practices to ensure the quality and safety of the products we sell. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.”
Four other grocery retailers that have locations in the Midwest — Kroger, Walmart, Target, and Meijer — do not currently list the above recall on their sites.
Anyone with questions can contact Hostess Brands at 1-800-483-7253.
