First Peter Pan, Now Hostess - May 15, 2007

American icons are falling like dominos. A few weeks ago, Peter Pan Peanut Butter was recalled for salmonella contamination. Now Hostess is recalling one of their products.

FDA announced on May 14 the voluntary recall of 3.25-ounce snack packages of Hostess Mini Pound Cakes. FDA said that Interstate Brands Corp. recalled the packages due to a packaging error. Officials said some of the packages might contain Hostess Carrot Cake, which is made with walnuts, posing a potential life-threatening problem for people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts.

Training Tip
This mix-up is HUGE - putting the product in the packaging for a different product. Use this example in your GMP training sessions to emphasize the need to conduct a thorough line clearance procedure in between different products. Discuss the potential cost to the company if this were a pharmaceutical or medical device product.

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