Kroger HOMESTYLE Cheese AND Garlic CROUTONS recall
Recalled by Sugar Foods LLC
The product, as the FDA describes it: Kroger HOMESTYLE Cheese AND Garlic CROUTONS NET WT 5 OZ (141g) UPC 0 11110 81353 4 DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202
Why it was recalled
Possible Salmonella in croutons. The firm was notified by their supplier that the non-fat milk powder used to manufacture the product was recalled due to possible salmonella.
What to do if you have it
Nothing about kroger homestyle cheese and garlic croutons will look or smell wrong, because the organisms behind this kind of recall leave no trace you can see or taste. Do not cook it to make it safe and do not sample it. Throw it out or return it, then wash anything it touched, including the shelf it sat on and the container beside it.
How to tell whether your package is one of them
A recall covers particular production runs, not everything the company makes, so the codes decide it. These are the ones the FDA published. Match them against what is printed on your package, usually near the best-before date.
BEST IF USED BY FEB 17 27 BEST IF USED BY FEB 18 27 BEST IF USED BY FEB 27 27 BEST IF USED BY FEB 28 27 BEST IF USED BY MAR 6 27 BEST IF USED BY MAR 9 27 BEST IF USED BY MAR 21 27 BEST IF USED BY APR 1 27 BEST IF USED BY APR 7 27
The details on record
| Recalling company | Sugar Foods LLC |
|---|---|
| Company location | Villa Rica, GA |
| Where it was distributed | Product was shipped to distribution centers in the following states: IN, TN & WI. |
| How much was recalled | 13,739cs/12/5oz pouches |
| Recall started | April 27, 2026 |
| Published by the FDA | May 20, 2026 |
| Recall type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| How the company announced it | Telephone |
| FDA recall number | H-0781-2026 |
Everything above comes from the FDA enforcement report for this recall. Read the official notice for the company's own wording, contact numbers, and any photographs of the packaging.
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