A CHOCOLATE treat has been recalled over fears it has been contaminated with mold.

Shoppers have been urged not to eat the product and throw it away.

A recall was issued for batches of Ding Dongs - a chocolate cake which has a creamy center.

The products that have been impacted are the Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong Single Serve, Hostess Ding Dongs, and the Hostess Chocolate Ding Dong Family Pack.

The recall was issued by chiefs at the JM Smucker Co due to fears there was mold.

If customers eat products with certain types of mold, then it poses a poisoning risk, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Some types of mold can cause allergic reactions and breathing problems.

But, if shoppers eat products contaminated with mycotoxins, then they can become seriously ill.

Shoppers have been encouraged to check snack drawers immediately.

They should return the cakes to the store where they purchased them from where they can get a refund.

The cakes have best-by dates that range from August 30 to September 3 this year.

The stores where the cakes were sold remains unknown.

But, Walmart shoppers can pick up boxes with 16 cakes inside for just over $5.

Officials at JM Smucker have apologized to its customers.

"We are committed to your health and safety, and we follow best practices to ensure the quality and safety of the products we sell," a representative said.

"We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused."