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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 - Hostess CupCakes 3.17 Ounce Sugar Cookie Cupcake 2 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109725716 · 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 3.38 Ounce Orange Cupcake 2 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109010072 · 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 1.59 Ounce Chocolate Cupcake SS FSH 1 Count Each · UPC 888109010690 · 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 Chocolate Cupcake MP FSH 8 Count Each · UPC 888109110017 · 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 Chocolate Scary Cupcake 8 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109110253 · 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 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Hostess Cupcakes 12.7 Ounce Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake MP FSH Each · UPC 888109565466 · 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") · Report an error - Hostess Cupcakes 19 Ounce Holiday Chocolate Cupcake SS 6 Pack · UPC 888109116637 · 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 19.02 Ounce Sugar Cookie Cupcake 2 Count SS FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109471187 · 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 2.04 Ounce Chocolate Mini Cupcakes SS FSH 8 Pack · UPC 888109258542 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Cupcakes 2.04 Ounce Chocolate Mini Cupcakes SS FSH Each · UPC 888109258535 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Cupcakes 22.22 Ounce Chocolate Jumbo Cupcake FSH 14 Pack · UPC 888109115791 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Cupcakes 22.22 Ounce Halloween Scary Cakes FP FSH 14 Count Each · UPC 888109259082 · 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 3.17 Ounce Chocolate Cupcake 2 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109010010 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Cupcakes 3.17 Ounce Strawberry Cupcake 2 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109256647 · 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 3.17 Ounce Strawberry SS FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109256654 · 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 Minis 6 Count Golden Halloween MP FSH Each · UPC 888109633257 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 16.5 Ounce Apple Danish MP FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109250836 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 16.5 Ounce Blueberry & Cream Cheese Danish MP FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109250928 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 16.5 Ounce Cherry & Cream Cheese Danish MP FSH 6 Count Each · UPC 888109113742 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 16.5 Ounce Cream Cheese Danish MP FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109250867 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 16.5 Ounce Mixed Berry Danish MP FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109250898 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 2.75 Ounce Apple Cinnamon Danish SS FSH Each · UPC 888109250843 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 2.75 Ounce Berries and Cream Cheese SS FSH Each · UPC 888109250904 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 2.75 Ounce Blueberry & Cream Cheese Danish SS FSH Each · UPC 888109250935 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 2.75 Ounce Cream Cheese SS FSH Each · UPC 888109250874 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 5 Ounce Apple Cinnamon Danish SS FSH Each · UPC 888109010508 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 5 Ounce Apple Danish SS FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109012311 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 5 Ounce Berry And Cheese Danish SS FSH Each · UPC 888109010539 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 5 Ounce Berry and Cream Cheese Danish SS FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109012359 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 5 Ounce Cheese Danish SS FSH Each · UPC 888109010522 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Danish 5 Ounce Cream Cheese Danish SS FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109012335 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Ding Dongs 1.27 Ounce Chocolate Ding Dongs SS FSH Each · UPC 888109011826 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Ding Dongs 12.7 Ounce Chocolate Ding Dongs MP FSH 10 Count Each · UPC 888109110611 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Ding Dongs 2.55 Ounce Chocolate Ding Dongs SS FSH 2 Count Each · UPC 888109010027 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Ding Dongs 2.55 Ounce Chocolate SS FSH 2 Count 6 Pack · UPC 888109011857 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Ding Dongs 20.31 Ounce Chocolate Ding Dongs FP FSH 16 Pack · UPC 888109110925 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Ding Dongs 9.31 Ounce Chocolate Heart Cakes 8 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109111380 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 1.5 Ounce Powdered Sugar Donut 3 Count SS FSH 16 1 Pack · UPC 888109050122 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 1.5 Ounce Powdered Sugar Donut 3 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109050115 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 10 Ounce Cocoa and Marshmallow Bagged Donut FSH 9 Count Each · UPC 888109111601 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 10 Ounce Halloween Chocolate Orange BD FSH Each · UPC 888109964122 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 aluminum lake") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 10 Ounce Powdered Sugar BD FSH Each · UPC 888109150044 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 12 Ounce Snack Powdered Sugar Donut MP FSH 8 Count Each 8 Pack · UPC 888109114022 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 17.49 Ounce Powdered Sugar BD FSH Each · UPC 888109258719 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 3 Ounce Halloween Chocolate Donut 6 Count SS FSH 10 Pack · UPC 888109616076 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 aluminum lake") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 3 Ounce Halloween Chocolate Donut 6 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109477691 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 aluminum lake") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 3 Ounce Hot Cocoa & Marshmallow Donut 6 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109011574 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 3 Ounce Powdered Sugar Donettes 6 Count FSH Each · UPC 888109050047 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 3 Ounce Powdered Sugar Donut SS FSH 6 Count 10 Pack · UPC 888109011543 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 3.0 Ounce Maple Donut 6 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109012564 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 30 Ounce Cocoa and Marshmallow Donut SS 10 Pack · UPC 888109011581 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 30 Ounce Maple Mini Donut SS 10 Pack · UPC 888109012571 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Hostess Donettes 9.5 Ounce Carrot Cake Bagged Donut FSH 9 Count Each · UPC 888109111885 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached 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 lake"); 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 Donettes 9.5 Ounce Chocolate Strawberry Donut Bagged Donut 9 Count Each · UPC 888109111793 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Fruit Pie 4.25 Ounce Cherry Pie SS FSH 8 Pack · UPC 888109130565 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Hostess Fruit Pie 4.25 Ounce Cherry Pie SS FSH Each · UPC 888109060022 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Hostess Holiday Twinkies 10.86 Ounce Snickerdoodle MP FSH 8 CT Each · UPC 888109483487 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Honey Bun 4 Ounce Jumbo Glazed Honey Bun SS FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109253103 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Hostess Honey Bun 4 Ounce Jumbo Glazed Honey Bun SS FSH Each · UPC 888109253097 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Hostess Honey Bun 4 Ounce Jumbo Iced Honey Bun SS 6 Pack · UPC 888109253141 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B DATEM ("datem"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Honey Bun 4 Ounce Jumbo Iced Honey Bun SS FSH Each · UPC 888109253134 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B DATEM ("datem"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Hostess Jumbo Donettes 16 Ounce Glazed Blueberry Donut 8 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109113773 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - Hostess Jumbo Donettes 4 Ounce Glazed Blueberry Donut 2 Count SS FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109012199 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - Hostess Jumbo Donettes 4 Ounce Glazed Blueberry Donut 2 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109012182 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - Hostess Jumbo Donettes 4 Ounce Glazed Strawberrry Donut 2 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109012168 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - Hostess Jumbo Donettes 4 Ounce Glazed Strawberry Donut 2 Count SS FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109012175 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - Hostess Mega Muffin 5 Ounce Banana Muffin SS FSH 3 Pack · UPC 888109253806 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour") · Report an error - Hostess Mega Muffin 5 Ounce Banana Muffin SS FSH Each · UPC 888109253790 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour") · Report an error - Hostess Mega Muffin 5 Ounce Blueberry Muffin SS FSH 3 Pack · UPC 888109253745 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour") · Report an error - Hostess Mega Muffin 5 Ounce Blueberry Muffin SS FSH Each · UPC 888109253738 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour") · Report an error - Hostess Mega Muffin 5 Ounce Double Chocolate Muffin SS FSH 3 Pack · UPC 888109253707 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour") · Report an error - Hostess Mega Muffin 5 Ounce Double Chocolate Muffin SS FSH Each · UPC 888109253691 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour") · Report an error - Hostess Snoballs 10.5 Ounce Coconut Snoball MP FSH 6 Count Each · UPC 888109110093 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - Hostess Snoballs 10.5 Ounce Holiday Snoballs 6 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109259372 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Snoballs 3.5 Ounce Coconut Snoballs 2 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109010096 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - Hostess Snoballs Holiday 10.5 OZ Cake MP FSH PERF DRC 12 Count Case · UPC 888109693053 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Stuffed Coffee Cake 8 Count Vanilla Holiday MP FSH Each · UPC 888109957124 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Suzy Q's 13 Ounce Chocolate Cake 5 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109817442 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Suzy Q's 2.6 Ounce Chocolate Cake 1ct SS FSH Each · UPC 888109634964 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Suzy Q's 20.8 Ounce Chocolate Cake 8CT SS FSH Pack · UPC 888109063269 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 1.35 Ounce Snickerdoodle Cake CP FSH Holiday Each · UPC 888109842628 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 1.35 Ounce Twinkies SS FSH Each · UPC 888109010683 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 10.86 Ounce Pumpkin Spice Cake 8 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109255169 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 10.86 Ounce Red White Blue MP FSH 8 Count Each · UPC 888109581596 · 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 lake", "red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 10.86 Ounce Spooky Chocolate Cake 8 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109255244 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 13.58 Ounce Banana Twinkie MP FSH 10 Count · UPC 888109110161 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 13.58 Ounce Chocolate Lovers MP FSH 10 Count Each · UPC 888109255848 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 13.58 Ounce Vanilla Creme Twinkie MP FSH 10 Count Each · UPC 888109110109 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 16.2 Ounce Pumpkin Spice Cake SS FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109557362 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 16.20 Ounce Cappuccino Cake SS FSH 6 Pack 7 Eleven · UPC 888109109325 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 2.7 Ounce 2 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109010102 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 2.7 Ounce Cappuccino Twinkie 2ct SS FSH Each 7 Eleven · UPC 888109771447 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 2.7 Ounce Chocolate Lover Twinkie 6 Pack SS FSH 6 Pack · UPC 888109257668 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 2.7 Ounce Chocolate Lovers Twinkie SS FSH 2 Count Each · UPC 888109257651 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 2.7 Ounce Pumpkin Spice Cake SS FSH 2 CT Each · UPC 888109304065 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 21.73 Ounce Jumbo FP FSH 16 Pack · UPC 888109130404 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 21.73 Ounce Snickerdoodle Cake FSH Holiday 16 Pack · UPC 888109628697 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 21.73 Ounce Spooky Twinkies FP FSH 6 Count Each · UPC 888109259174 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Twinkies 32 Count Snickerdoodle Cake CP FSH Holiday Corner Boards 2 Count Case · UPC 888109328054 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Zingers 12.7 Ounce Chocolate Zinger 10 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109110581 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Zingers 12.7 Ounce Vanilla Zinger 10 Count MP FSH Each · UPC 888109110598 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - Hostess Zingers 13.4 Ounce Raspberry Zingers MP FSH 10 Count Each · UPC 888109110604 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Hostess Zingers 3.81 Ounce Chocolate Cake 3 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109010058 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Hostess Zingers 3.81 Ounce Vanilla Zingers 3 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109010119 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - Hostess Zingers 4.02 Ounce Raspberry Zingers 3 Count SS FSH Each · UPC 888109010089 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · 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.