Snack company Hostess has recalled chocolate Ding Dong snacks over concerns of potential mold contamination.

The company said it "initiated a voluntary recall of select lots of Hostess Ding Dongs ® products due to the potential for the presence of mold," in a statement on its website.

Why It Matters

Mold contamination can lead to many negative health effects, from allergic reactions and gastrointestinal distress to foodborne illnesses.

Those with compromised immune systems, as well as the young and old, are especially at risk from food-based mold contamination.

Hostess Recalls Ding Dongs Snack Cakes and Donuts: What To Know

Hostess recalled one of its most popular products, chocolate Ding Dongs. Other items, which include Twinkies, Ho Hos and Zingers, are not impacted.

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