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A CHOCOLATE treat has been recalled over fears it has been contaminated with mold.
Shoppers have been urged not to eat the product and throw it away.
A recall was issued for batches of Ding Dongs – a chocolate cake which has a creamy center.
The products that have been impacted are the Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong Single Serve, Hostess Ding Dongs, and the Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong Family Pack.
The recall was issued by chiefs at the JM Smucker Co due to fears there was mold.
If customers eat products with certain types of mold, then it poses a poisoning risk, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Some types of mold can cause allergic reactions and breathing problems.
But, if shoppers eat products contaminated with mycotoxins, then they can become seriously ill.
Shoppers have been encouraged to check snack drawers immediately.
They should return the cakes to the store where they purchased them from where they can get a refund.
The cakes have best-by dates that range from August 30 to September 3 this year.
The stores where the recalled cakes were sold remains unknown.
But, Dings Dongs are a type of cake that’s sold at major supermarkets like Walmart.
Officials at JM Smucker have apologized to its customers.
“We are committed to your health and safety, and we follow best practices to ensure the quality and safety of the products we sell,” a representative said.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.”
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn’t panic if they’re affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
The chocolate treat is just one of a number of foods that have been recalled recently.
Batches of frozen shrimp have been recalled over fears they have been contaminated with a radioactive isotope.
The order impacted bags of Great Value Raw Frozen Shrimp which were sold at Walmart stores across the US.
Health chiefs revealed the recalled product was sold at supermarkets between July 28 and August 7.
And the order impacted consumers in states such as Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia.
A type of ice cream and a flavor of 7Up soda have also been recalled.
Cans of a tropical zero sugar 7Up were recalled due to a labeling mix-up.
