Hostess Announces Twinkies Recall for Possible Salmonella Contamination

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA – Hostess Brands has issued a voluntary recall of its Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies due to possible Salmonella contamination from the products' confectionary coating, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The "limited-edition" Twinkies were sold in multipack boxes over the holidays at supermarkets and convenience stores throughout California and nationwide, and consumers who may still have the snacks on hand are advised to not eat them and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

This recall does not apply to any other Hostess products, and no illnesses have been reported to date, the company stated.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. In rare cases, an infection can spread to the bloodstream and be fatal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Young children and frail or elderly people can be at particular risk.

Consumers with questions regarding the Twinkies recall can phone 1-800-483-7253 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST.

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