Sugar Foods Issues Recall of Specific Lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons Due to Possible Health Risk
Reason for Recall
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – May 15, 2026 — Sugar Foods LLC is recalling certain lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons, 5oz pouches, UPC 0 11110 81353 4 due to the potential for Salmonella contamination associated with milk powder used as an ingredient in the product. Salmonella is an organism t
Date Issued
Category
Food
Status
urgent
About Food recalls
Food recalls in the United States are issued by the FDA (processed foods, seafood, produce) and the USDA FSIS (meat, poultry, and egg products). Most are classified as Class I — the highest severity level — meaning the agency has determined a reasonable probability that eating the product will cause serious harm or death. Common triggers include bacterial contamination (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli), undeclared allergens that can cause anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals, and foreign material contamination. Check the lot number, best-by date, and UPC code on your product against the official recall notice before discarding — not every unit of a brand is always included.
What to do if you're affected
- →Stop consuming the product immediately.
- →Check your pantry, fridge, or freezer for the recalled item.
- →Do not donate the product — dispose of it or return to the store.
- →Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund.
About Salmonella contamination
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States, responsible for an estimated 1.35 million infections annually. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, usually appearing 6 hours to 6 days after exposure and lasting 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment, but young children, elderly adults, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of serious illness requiring hospitalization.
⚠ Wash hands thoroughly after handling any recalled product and disinfect any surfaces it may have contacted before disposal.
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