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7:22 am EDT

Hostess Brands Twinkies

I purchased a box of twinkies from B&M on the 20/11/2021. The best before date is 01/03/2022 they are thick with mould.
They are not edible and I am very unsatisfied.

Desired outcome: Voucher for more

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6:05 pm EST

Hostess Brands Hickory sticks

I was eating a small bag of salt and vineger hickory sticks and dug to the bottom to my surprise I had though was a big pile of them stuck together but it was not.. Instead it was a blue bottle cap. I dropped it back into the bag and put it on the counter. I got kids who like to put things in there there mouth what if they were eating the bag they would thought it was okay to what was the cap from did I eat someones spit.

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Hostess Brands donettes

glazed mini donuts, had no glaze. crunch mini donuts, had no crunchy bits, more like plain donuts! would like a refund, or replaced with better quality products! bought at dollar general, pine grove, wv. on 11/17/21 Josh Wright, [protected]

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11:14 am EST

Hostess Brands Hostess ding dongs

I buy at least 4boxes of ding dongs, per week. Unless they are on sale at Kroger, I usually shop, and buy from Meijers, Preston highway, Louisville KY. 40219. EVERY time I go, I have to look through the boxes to find some that are not outdated. Several times, I get old product. (And it actually tastes old) I have complained to Meijer, but I have seen no improvement, so far. They say it's Hostess fault. These cakes are getting more expensive, and seems they are also getting smaller, or less in a box. I know you won't change for me, but I'm assuming I have to start baking my own cupcakes.

Desired outcome: Contact the representative from this store and make needed changes...and a few coupons would be great. Sandra Mcgeehan..3709 Like Dr.. Louisville KY 40216... [protected]@gmail.com

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9:40 am EST
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Hostess Brands Hostess fruit pie

So I purchased the hostess Apple fruit pie, the box stated, "our best pie ever." The picture on the box shows all these apples chopped up in the pie but, the pie had zero apples! How can it be "apple pie" without apples? What a rip off, false advertising!

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2:57 am EDT
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Hostess Brands Hostess donettes

Ive bought this product for a long time and here in the last year they ade never fresh they are hard and stale..the expiration date on this particular package was Dec 27 2021 so they should of been fresh..but was not im tired of wasting my money on this product.

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1:02 pm EDT

Hostess Brands Ding dong 12.7 oz

Bought box of 10 ding dong at walmart in Keokuk iowa last week and only 3 had cream filling. I through the others away, it's the cake to cream ratio that makes it. You should make a double stuff like oreo.

Desired outcome: Free box

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4:26 pm EST

Hostess Brands Twinkies

I bought a box at Wal-Mart in Ottawa il and they taste stail box says best buy Dec 18 2021 I've had better boxes in the past thank you Tim Owens [protected]@gmail.com I know you take pleasure in making thing rite with your customers hope to here back from someone with in the week then I don't have to go to social media about the product thank you again

Desired outcome: A coupons for free box

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sandy mcgeehan
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Nov 19, 2021 11:17 am EST

I have the "stale" problem, too, only Hostess mixes in outdated boxes, in order to sell outdated product. My store complaints go unheard.

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8:19 pm EST

Hostess Brands Lemon baby bundt cakes

I found it highly unprofessional to find a string in the wrapper of a cake and inside a cake. My children could have possibly eatn and choked on it while simply trying to enjoy a snack. A major safety and chocking hazard! A major red flag of osha regulations! Someone needs to address the matter asap! I will be contacting my lawyer on the matter at hand!

Contact info
Cell# [protected]
Email: [protected]@gmail.com

Desired outcome: AGREEABLE SETTLEMENT

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7:38 pm EST

Hostess Brands Cherry fruit pie

Been eating theses pies throughout My life. I haven't been buying them for quite some time because they got really bad not to mention the cost is much higher than other brands. My wife brought home a couple of pies today. I just had one. I am eating it while reading the box. Boasting it is "the best pie ever". Better crust. Better filling. Definitely a promotional falsehood. The absolute worst pie I have had made by Hostess. No taste at all. The Safeway Signature pies blow yours out of the water. At less money. They have great flavor in comparison. Your product is absolutely horrible. I would have to be desperate or near starvation to eat your product again.

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5:27 pm EDT

Hostess Brands Hostess donettes

I purchased a bag of donettes from a Dillon Supermarket yesterday, November 5, 2021. I opened the bag this morning for a couple of my granddaughters and the donettes were full of mold. The bag is stamped November20, 2021 so I have a concern. The grocery store would not accept a return as I had already thrown away my receipt. I am attaching photos for your review.

Ron Pickman
[protected]@ yahoo.com

Desired outcome: Replace

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5:16 pm EDT

Hostess Brands Donettes

There was two mold looking spots on my donuts. I bought this morning at the store! I love the hostess was very disappointed with my purchase this morning !

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12:15 pm EDT
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Hostess Brands Twinkies

One of our twinkies has a black spot on it. It's still in the wrapping and sealed. But if my son would've grabbed it, he would've eaten it without realizing the black spot was there. I'm glad he didn't eat it and possibly gotten sick. We love your twinkies, so that's why we were a little disappointed. These have been both mine and my husband's favorite snack since we were both kids.

Desired outcome: Some kind of replacement for the twinkies.

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1:55 pm EDT
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Hostess Brands Chocolate frosted donettes

We bought 2 bags of these donuts on the same day from the same store. The first bag had minimal chocolate on them and tasted like wax, rather than chocolate. We let it slide, thinking maybe it was just a funny batch. The second batch was the exact same way. The chocolate had no flavor, just tasted like wax. We buy these donuts every week because we love them so much, but now we are skeptical about their quality.

Desired outcome: Refund

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1:38 pm EDT
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Hostess Brands Not getting as many as the box says

I bought a box of cinnamon rolls from Martin's grocery store and it says 6 in a box, well I only got 5. With your products going up and them being small I was cheated out of 1 cinnamon roll. I am not happy. How many times has this happened to me and I just now noticed it. I have attached a picture after I opened the box.

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7:20 pm EDT

Hostess Brands Ding dongs

Bought a box of ding dongs and none of them had cream filling. What happened to the cream filling

Desired outcome: What happened to the filling

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A. F. Smith
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Aug 31, 2022 1:35 pm EDT

I bought a box of Ding Dongs. Bit into one and got physically sick. The cream filling tasted like it had some type of lotion or hair shampoo in it. Haven't eaten another one from that box since. Bought the box on August 18 from our local WalMart store. Used to be my favorite snack. Not sure anymore. Just can't trust them.

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5:04 am EDT

Hostess Brands Hostess donettes powdered mini

I purchased 2 10 oz bags of the mini powdered donuts last week with the same expiration date of 10/19/2021. The first bag tasted like they always do. I opened the second bag and immediately noticed a chemical smell. I took a bite and it tasted like chemicals. I took it to my daughter to have her take a small bite in case my taste was off and she said the same thing..it tasted like chemicals are in it. Looking at a couple posts on the board, I see this is not an isolated incident

Desired outcome: Money back or replacement

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Lonnie Wiese
Mitchell, SD, US
Nov 29, 2021 9:59 am EST
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We are having the same issue. They used to taste great but the last several weeks every bag tastes like chemicals.

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11:50 pm EDT

Hostess Brands Ding Dongs

I just had one bite of a Hostess Ding Dong and almost threw up from the taste and the feeling it caused. It tasted like chemicals and soap. That burning feeling you get right after you throw up was almost instant after ingesting it, even in my nose. My mouth tingled, similar to the feeling of eating peppermint. My husband took a tiny bite and said, "something is wrong with this." I said, not trying to be dramatic but how it actually felt, "I feel like I've been poisoned." It took forever to get the chemical taste out of my mouth. It wasn't like that metallic taste you get with too much extract, but an actual chemical, causing damage to your organs experience.

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5:30 pm EDT

Hostess Brands Zingers

I bought a package of Zingers at the local Meijer gas station. Usually these are an enjoyable treat. However upon opening the package and taking a bite it immediately tasted like diesel fuel! I spit that out, looked at the remaining Zingers and saw a white fluffy mold on them.
Sell by date Sept 29, 2021
Lot number: I [protected].33 F
Used to make quality products, not the same prior to bankruptcy.

Desired outcome: Refund of the item or replacement coupon

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7:05 pm EDT

Hostess Brands Hostess ding dongs

I bought a box of ding dongs and everything was fine until the last one! My daughter thought it smelled funny and i thought she was just smelling the package and i took a bite of it and immediately smelled and tasted a weird gas, threw up and cant get the taste out of my mouth even after rinsing with mouthwash several times. Something is terribly wrong with it. I put the rest in a bag and in the box if you need it back for testing. Someone could have been seriously injured. I will not trust this product again.
Marilyn Hiller [protected] [protected]@ gmail.com 8266 Bryce Rd Kenockee MI 48006

Desired outcome: Monetary Compensation! Bar code [protected]

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About Hostess Brands

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Hostess Brands is a food company known for its range of snack cakes and baked goods. Their product lineup includes iconic treats like Twinkies, CupCakes, Ding Dongs, and Ho Hos. They cater to snack enthusiasts with a variety of flavors and seasonal offerings available in grocery stores and retailers across the United States.
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3. Writing the title: In the 'Complaint Title' field, concisely summarize the main issue you have encountered with Hostess Brands. Make it specific and clear, such as "Incorrect Twinkies Expiration Date" or "Delayed Delivery of Hostess CupCakes".

4. Detailing the experience: In the complaint details section, describe your experience with Hostess Brands thoroughly. Mention the product or service you are complaining about, including any relevant dates and locations. Provide a clear description of the issue, such as a problem with the quality of a snack, incorrect labeling, or poor customer service. Include any steps you have taken to resolve the issue, such as contacting customer service, and the response you received from Hostess Brands. Explain how this issue has personally affected you, whether it's through financial loss, health concerns, or disappointment with the product.

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Overview of Hostess Brands complaint handling

Hostess Brands reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Oct 22, 2009. The latest review Strawberry two pack cupcake was posted on Aug 31, 2024. The latest complaint hostess donettes powdered sugar was resolved on Oct 04, 2019. Hostess Brands has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 807 reviews. Hostess Brands has resolved 6 complaints.
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