Hostess Brands, LLC: Food Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: F-2116-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Iced Vanilla cake with creamy filling, packaged as Hostess Zingers Vanilla in 10-ct multi-packs of individual cakes, net wt. 12.70oz (360 g), UPC 888109110598; 6-ct. single serving fun size snack packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), UPC 888109010119 and 888109300029; with the responsible firm name on the label is Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141; and Dolly Zingers in 6-ct. single serving packs, 3 cakes per pack net wt. 3.81 oz. (108g), the responsible name on the label is Hostess Brands, LLC, Kansas City, MO 64141.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 3, 2016

Date Posted: September 21, 2016

Recall Number: F-2116-2016

Event ID: 74287

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1,008,996 units

Code Information:

batch and best buy date per UPC: UPC 888109110598: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D041424000, best by 6/18/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016; and UPC 888109300029/888109010119: D033124000, best by 6/4/2016; D040124000, best by 6/5/2016; D040724000, best by 6/11/2016; D040824000, best by 6/12/2016; D041524000, best by 6/19/2016

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide distribution. No foreign or military/government distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated