SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Hostess Brands have initiated a recall as a direct result of the recent recall by their supplier. The ingredient supplier, Grain Craft, issued a recall of its flour for undeclared peanut residue. Following the Grain Craft recall, Hostess Brands voluntarily recalled 710,000 cases of select snack cakes and donuts. The Hostess Brands snack cakes and donuts include single serve, multipack boxes, and bagged donuts.
While the amount of peanut exposure is considered to be low, the Hostess Brand Company has implemented the recall out of an abundance of caution. Serious life-threatening allergic reaction is at risk for people with severe sensitivity to peanuts. Hostess has received two allergic reactions related to products involved in the recall to date.
The Hostess Brands products subject to this recall were produced using the flour from the ingredient supplier, Grain Craft. Please visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website to view a full list of the products with the variety, identification codes, and best by dates at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm505065.htm.
Customers or consumers who have purchased the affected product are encouraged by the FDA to discard it or return it to the place of purchase. All questions or concerns about this recall may contact the Hostess Brands Company at 1(800)686-2813 or visit their website at www.hostesscakes.com.
Public Health confirmed that Sheppard AFB facilities does carry these products for sale. All facilities with this product have taken them off the shelves. Consumers or customers who have questions about the above recall may contact 82d AMDS Public Health Flight at (940)676-1874/3052.