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FDA Food recall · Reported September 5, 2018

Hostess Brownies Cookies 'n Cr¿me packaged in the following ways: 1) 6 Brownies individually wrapped packaged in a cardboard box Net Wt. 8.68 OZ (246 g) UPC 888109113575; 2) 2 Brownies packaged in a cardboard box Net Wt. 2.89 OZ (82 g) UPC 888109012021

The product ingredients statement declares egg ingredients, but the "Contains" statement fails to declare egg.

Recall #
F-1901-2018
Affected scope
18,065 cases
Initiated
August 3, 2018
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Hostess Brands, LLC recalled Hostess Brownies Cookies 'n Cr¿me packaged in the following ways: 1) 6 Brownies individua… - a moderate-severity action.

Hostess Brownies Cookies 'n Cr¿me packaged in the following ways: 1) 6 Brownies individua… was recalled by Hostess Brands, LLC in September 5, 2018. Reason: The product ingredients statement declares egg ingredients, but the "Contains" statement fails to declare egg.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1901-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Hostess Brands, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-The product ingredients statement declares egg ingredients, but the "Contains" statement fails to declare egg..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 5, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1901-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Hostess Brownies Cookies 'n Cr¿me packaged in the following ways: 1) 6 Brownies individually wrapped packaged in a cardboard box Net Wt. 8.68 OZ (246 g) UPC 888109113575; 2) 2 Brownies packaged in a cardboard box Net Wt. 2.89 OZ (82 g) UPC 888109012021

Reason for recall

The product ingredients statement declares egg ingredients, but the "Contains" statement fails to declare egg.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1901-2018
Date reported September 5, 2018
Date initiated August 3, 2018
Recalling firm Hostess Brands, LLC
Firm location Kansas City, MO
Affected scope 18,065 cases
Distribution Distributed nationwide.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Hostess Brownies Cookies 'n Cr¿me packaged in the following ways: 1) 6 Brownies individually wrapped packaged in a cardboard box Net Wt. 8.68 OZ (246 g) UPC 888109113575; 2) 2 Brownies packaged in a cardboard box Net Wt. 2.89 OZ (82 g) UPC 888109012021. Recalled by Hostess Brands, LLC. Units affected: 18,065 cases.
Why was this product recalled?
The product ingredients statement declares egg ingredients, but the "Contains" statement fails to declare egg.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 5, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1901-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed nationwide..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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