Hostess Brands Inc. is recalling some chocolate chip minimuffins because they include walnuts not listed on the product label, according to a news release from Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin.
Those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts may experience serious illness or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product, the release stated.
The product being recalled:
Hostess® Mini Muffins (chocolate chip variety)
4 packs of 5 muffins each
Net wt 8 oz. (227 g)
UPC 45000-60703
Stamped code of “Best By: OCT 31 $7.98/lb $3.99.” Printed below will be “62 259” followed by a capital letter, a time stamp and then “1029”
Anyone who has bought the product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions should call the Hostess Brands Consumer Affairs Office, 800-483-7253.