This is part of a larger recall. The most authoritative record is FDA-Food / H-0781-2026.
Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons recalled for Salmonella contamination risk
What this means
Sugar Foods is recalling specific lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons (5 oz pouches) because the milk powder ingredient may be contaminated with Salmonella. The contaminated milk powder came from a supplier and was incorporated into the seasoning. No illnesses have been reported.
- Check if you have a recalled package: UPC 0 11110 81353 4 with a "Best If Used By" date between February 17 and April 7, 2027.
- Do not eat the product if you have one of the affected lots.
- Throw the package away or return it to your Kroger store.
- Call Sugar Foods at 332-240-6676 (24/7) with questions.
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The agency's original wording
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
Official notice
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sugar-foods-issues-recall-specific-lots-kroger-homestyle-cheese-garlic-croutons-due-possible-healthWant us to check the next one for you?
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