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CSWH grade B (71)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 71.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | B (80) | 1 Class II (4 points) · 1 event For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | C (63) | Tier A: 0 of 160 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 130 of 160 products (Bleached flour, FD&C Red No. 40, Titanium dioxide, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1 and 2 more) · F (0) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | B (70) | 1 letter to the owner Nov 7, 2021 to Nov 7, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (1 other reasons) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: In progress.
Recalls, Nov 7, 2021 to Nov 7, 2026
Class II, Aug 20, 2025 · Other reasons · FDA event 97478
Hostess Ding Dongs CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CREAMY FILLING 2.55 oz twin pack UPC 8 88109 01002 7; 10-1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) UPC 8 88109 11061 1; 16-1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) Individual selling unit - UPC 8 88109 01182 6 16-count selling unit - UPC 8 88109 11092 5
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Mold. The firm noticed an increase in customer complaints. They conducted a root cause investigation and discovered that one of their coolers had malfunctioning.
- Code information
- 2.55 oz twin pack - BEST IF USE BY: AUG 30 2025 5167832 & BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832 10-1.28 oz carton (12.7 oz) - BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 1 2025 5169832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 2 2025 5170832 & BEST IF USE BY: SEP 3 2025 5171832 16-1.28 oz carton (20.31 oz) - BEST IF USE BY: AUG 30 2025 5167832, BEST IF USE BY: AUG 31 2025 5168832, BEST IF USE BY: SEP 1 2025 5169832 & BEST IF USE BY: SEP 2 2025 5170832.
- Recalling firm
- The J.M. Smucker Company
- Dates
- Recall started Aug 20, 2025; classified Sep 10, 2025
- Status
- Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 888109010027 (upc)
FDA record H-0577-2025: openFDA · Report an error
3 recall events by The J.M. Smucker Company name no brand, so they are on the owner's page, not counted here.
Store-brand and co-packer recalls count on a brand only when a UPC in the recall matches one of its products.
Ingredients on our watch list
Bleached flour Tier B in 102 of 160 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(6): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 62 of 160 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(34): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 59 of 160 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(41): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
FD&C Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 43 of 160 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(43): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 21 of 160 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(44): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 18 of 160 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(7): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
FD&C Blue No. 2 Tier B in 6 of 160 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(8): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
DATEM Tier B in 4 of 160 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(15): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Products (130)
- Hostess 12 Ounce Hamburger Bun 8 Count FSH Each · UPC 888109254971 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour") · Report an error - Hostess 12 Ounce Hot Dog Buns 8 Count FSH Each · UPC 888109255640 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour") · Report an error - Hostess 16 Count Chocolate CupCake MP FSH Donor 6 Pack · UPC 888109130374 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess 32 Count Coffee Cakes Cinnamon Cake CP FSH with Corner Boards 2 Count Case · UPC 888109114060 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess 32 Count Donettes Chocolate and Powdered Donuts CP FSH with Corner Boards 2 Count Case · UPC 888109050108 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess 32 Count Twinkie and Chocolate CupCake CP FSH 2 Count Case · UPC 888109110505 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Baby Bundts 10 Ounce Lemon Drizzle Cake MP FSH 8 Count Each · UPC 888109115258 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Baby Bundts 2.5 Ounce Lemon Drizzle Cake 2 Count SS FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109250188 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Baby Bundts 2.5 Ounce Lemon Drizzle Cake 2 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109250171 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Coffee Cakes 1.45 Ounce Cinnamon Coffee Cake 6 Count FP FSH Regular Slotted Case Each · UPC 888109114046 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Coffee Cakes 11.60 Ounce Cinnamon Coffee Cakes 8 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109110048 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Coffee Cakes 2.89 Ounce Coffee Cake 2 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109010041 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Coffee Cakes 20.3 Ounce Cinnamon Coffee Cake FP FSH 14 Pack · UPC 888109255381 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Coffee Cakes 23.20 Ounce Cinnamon Cake FP FSH 16 Count 1 Pack · UPC 888109114053 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess CupCake 8.17 Ounce Chocolate Mini Cupcakes MP FSH Each · UPC 888109258504 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess CupCakes 12.7 Ounce Golden Cupcake 8 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109110789 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - Hostess CupCakes 12.7 Ounce Iced Pumpkin Spice Cupcake 8 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109111212 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 aluminum lake"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Hostess CupCakes 12.7 Ounce Strawberry Cupcake 8 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109256616 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess CupCakes 12.7 Ounce Sugar Cookie Cupcake 8 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109031442 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Hostess CupCakes 13.1 Ounce Holiday Chocolate Cupcake MP FSH 8 Count Each · UPC 888109259396 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake") · Report an error - Hostess CupCakes 13.5 Ounce Orange Cupcake 8 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109110079 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Hostess CupCakes 17.34 Ounce Holiday Cupcake SS FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109254117 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - Hostess CupCakes 19.02 Ounce Scary Chocolate Cupcake SS 6 Pack · UPC 888109012700 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Hostess CupCakes 2.89 Ounce Holiday Cupcakes 2 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109254100 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - Hostess CupCakes 3.17 Ounce Chocolate Scary Cake Cupcake 2 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109012694 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error
Labels change: each row shows the date of its FoodData Central record. A brand that has changed a recipe can report it with "Report an error".
FDA warning letters to The J.M. Smucker Company, Nov 7, 2021 to Nov 7, 2026
- J.M. Smucker LLC, Jan 24, 2023: CGMP/Food/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated · Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East V · Report an error
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.
FDA dye pledge: In progress
The J.M. Smucker Company names this brand: Certain varieties of reduced sugar fruit spreads, ice cream toppings, and a selection of products from our Hostess brand
- Will not sell products with certified color additives to K-12 schools by the 2026-2027 school year.
- Eliminate certified color additives from consumer food products by the end of 2027.
Source: FDA's tracker of food industry dye pledges
Shown, not graded: a completed pledge already shows up as fewer dyes in the ingredients.