Iconic After School Snack Recalled – Potential Mold Issue

(KMDL-FM) As Louisiana has slowly slipped out of our summer mindset and into the mindset that will carry us out of the heat and into the gumbo weather of fall. The fall mindset in Louisiana does include gumbo. Of course, we will spend time thinking about football on many levels. There are several of us who will focus on hunting. And, I guess most of us really should be paying more attention to school.

Most of Louisiana's school systems have returned to class. Some school systems are running a traditional five-day schedule, while several others have made a transition to a longer school day but a shorter school week. Those school systems only have students in the classroom for four days a week.

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No matter whether you're in class Tuesday through Friday or Monday through Friday, you can count on one thing that all students will have in common. That commonality is they will all be hungry when that last bell rings. And they will begin foraging for food in your kitchen and pantry as soon as they hit the door.

What is Your Favorite After-School Snack?

The after-school snack is a time-honored tradition for kids and parents alike. Parents have to walk that fine line between offering their offspring something that will give them a boost in not only energy but brain power for homework, but that snack can't be too big. Or to quote my mom, "It will ruin your dinner".

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For many families in Louisiana, the snack brand they have reached for for decades has been the brands of Hostess. Granted, Hostess itself has gone through some changes, but many of their iconic treats have remained amazing through the generations.

I am sure you all recall the trials and tribulations of the Twinkie from a few years ago, right? Well, now another Hostess Icon, the Ding Dong, is facing scrutiny. But this time the scrutiny is from the company itself.

Why Have Hostess Ding Dongs Been Recalled?

Hostess is recalling several "lots" of Ding Dongs over concerns about mold contamination. The company believes the contamination may have occurred during production when a piece of equipment created or led to conditions that could produce mold.

These are the Ding Dong products that are included in the company's recall:

***Single-serve packs were labeled with the UPC code 8-88109-01002. The listed “Best By” date is August 30, August 31, September 1, September 2, or September 3.

***The 10-count packs were labeled with UPC code 8-88109-11061. The listed “Best By” date is August 30, August 31, September 1, September 2, or September 3.

***Family packs were labeled with UPC code 8-88109-11092. The listed “Best By” date is August 30, August 31, September 1, September 2, or September 3.

If you have any of these items in your home, you are strongly advised not to use them and to return the items to the point of purchase for a full refund or replacement if you choose. If you have further questions, you may call Hostess Brands directly at 1-800-483-7253.