Sugar Foods LLC has voluntarily recalled specific lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons due to a possible health risk. The product was manufactured with a milk powder ingredient sourced from California Dairies, Inc., which is subject to a separate recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall is being issued out of an abundance of caution.
Recall Details
- Brand: Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons
- Reason for Recall: Product manufactured with recalled dry milk powder that may contain Salmonella
- Distribution: Sold at Kroger stores in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI & WV between March 7, 2026 and April 7, 2026
Affected Products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Best By Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kroger | Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons | 5 oz | 0 11110 81353 4 | 2/17/27, 2/18/27, 2/27/27, 2/28/27, 3/6/27, 3/9/27, 3/21/27, 4/1/27, 4/7/27 |
Recommended Actions
- Consumers: Do not eat these products. Discard any affected items immediately.
- For questions: Contact Sugar Foods LLC directly at (332) 240-6676, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
- Local Health Department Partners: If these products are encountered during routine surveillance inspections, bring to management’s attention and ensure product is removed from consumer access. Pay special attention to salvage/discount food stores, food banks, soup kitchens, and ethnic markets.
Source & Further Information
Contact
Questions or concerns? Contact the Kentucky Department for Public Health Food Safety Branch at DPH.Recall@ky.gov.