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The JM Smucker Company has issued a dire
warning.
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Check your Ding Dongs, or you might regret it.
The company,
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which owns snack brand Hostess, sent a
withdrawal notice to retailers last week,
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alerting them to a potential for mold and
select lots of Hostess Ding Dongs sold in the
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US.
The company said it’s working with regulatory
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officials to make them aware of the issue and
to ensure appropriate oversight.
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JM Smucker said its root cause investigation
confirmed that a mechanical issue with a piece
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of equipment is to blame for creating
conditions that could support the development
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of mold in the product prior to the expiration
date.
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The company said the mechanical issue was
addressed in a timely manner and the affected.
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Products are already close to their expiration dates.
Nevertheless, it’s choosing to be cautious and
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pull the potentially moldy Ding Dongs off the
shelves.
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It’s unclear what specific mechanical issue
caused the problem,
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but the company insisted no other items it
manufactures were impacted.
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The recalled products include 2, 10, and 16
count packages of Ding Dongs with expiration
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dates.
Ranging from August 30th to September 3,
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2025.
It’s a relatively small recall compared to
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other actions JM Smucker has taken in recent
years, including a large recall in 2024 for
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Walmart-branded baked goods that possibly
contained pieces of plastic.
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JM Smucker acquired Hostess in 2023 in a deal
valued at $5.6 billion.
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In addition to buying a brand portfolio that
includes Twinkies,
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Ho Hos, Zingers, and the aforementioned Ding
Dongs, Smucker took over manufacturing
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facilities in Kansas, Ontario, Illinois,
Georgia, Indiana,
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and Arkansas, along with a distribution
facility in Kansas.
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Additionally, approximately 3,000 employees
joined JM Smucker as part of the deal.
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I’m Ben Munson, and this is Manufacturing Now.