HOSTESS BRANDS LLC recalls Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt 3.17 OZ, UPC 8 88109 01001 0, Hostess Brands, LLC
Hostess recalls SnoBalls packaged as Chocolate CupCakes due to failure to label coconut, a major food allergen. Consumers should check UPC 8 88109 01001 0 for affected products.
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SnoBalls snack cakes were packaged with a label for Chocolate CupCakes causing the product to fail to declare the major food allergen coconut.
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What happened, in plain English
Hostess is recalling SnoBalls snacks sold as Chocolate CupCakes because they don't list coconut, a major food allergen. This could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to coconut. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14710-hostess-snoballs-chocolate-cupcakes-missing-coconut-allergen-label.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14710-hostess-snoballs-chocolate-cupcakes-missing-coconut-allergen-label · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0480-2021
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“Hostess SnoBalls Chocolate CupCakes: Missing Coconut Allergen Label.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14710-hostess-snoballs-chocolate-cupcakes-missing-coconut-allergen-label. Based on FDA recall #F-0480-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0480-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product was packaged with a label for Chocolate CupCakes but failed to declare coconut as a major food allergen. This means consumers with coconut allergies might not be aware the product contains coconut and could react.
Who’s affected
People with coconut allergies who consume these products may experience allergic reactions. The recall affects specific packages sold in the U.S. with the UPC 8 88109 01001 0.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for packages labeled 'Hostess Chocolate CupCakes' with net weight 3.17 oz and UPC 8 88109 01001 0. The products were sold until May 27, 2021.
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HOSTESS BRANDS LLC recalls Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt 3.17 OZ, UPC 8 88109 01001 0, Hostess Brands, LLC- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the UPC code 8 88109 01001 0 on the package.
Questions people ask
Why is coconut missing from the label?
The product was packaged with a label for Chocolate CupCakes but failed to declare coconut as a major food allergen.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for packages labeled 'Hostess Chocolate CupCakes' with net weight 3.17 oz and UPC 8 88109 01001 0.
Do I need to stop using these products?
The recall does not require stopping use; consumers should check the label to see if they have the affected product.
Contact Hostess
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hostess to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0480-2021 — Hostess HOSTESS BRANDS LLC recalls Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt Hello, I own a HOSTESS BRANDS LLC recalls Hostesss SnoBalls packaged as Hostess Chocolate CupCakes, Net Wt 3.17 OZ, UPC 8 88109 01001 0, Hostess Brands, LLC that is covered by recall F-0480-2021 from Hostess. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0480-2021 (April 10, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0480-2021 to see it in context.
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