"Sugar Foods LLC is recalling some of its Kroger-branded Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons. The product used milk powder that may have been contaminated by Salmonella, according to a recall notice shared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday, May 18."
""The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use," Sugar Foods stated in its FDA announcement. "Out of an abundance of caution, and because this milk powder was used in a seasoning ingredient supplied to Sugar Foods, the company is initiating this recall.""
"Only the 5 oz Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons are part of the recall. The UPC number for affected products is 0 11110 81353 4. However, the recall spans a number of best by dates: Best by February 17, 2027; Best by February 18, 2027; Best by February 27, 2027; Best by February 28, 2027; Best by March 6, 2027; Best by March 9, 2027; Best by March 21, 2027; Best by April 1, 2027; Best by April 7, 2027."
"If you have impacted Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons then discard them. You can contact Sugar Foods at 332-240-6676 at any time to ask questions."
Sugar Foods LLC is recalling 5 oz Kroger-branded Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons because the product used milk powder that may have been contaminated with Salmonella. The milk powder was supplied by California Dairies, Inc., which has been linked to other recent Salmonella recalls. Sugar Foods stated that affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use, and the recall is being initiated out of caution because the milk powder was used in a seasoning ingredient supplied to Sugar Foods. No illnesses had been reported at the time of the recall. The affected items share a specific UPC and include multiple best-by dates in 2027. The products were sold in Kroger stores from March 7, 2026, through April 7, 2026, and consumers should discard the recalled items and contact Sugar Foods with questions.
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