Sugar Foods LLC is recalling certain lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons (5-ounce pouches) with UPC 0 11110 81353 4 due to possible Salmonella contamination associated with powdered milk used as an ingredient in the product.
The recalled croutons have an expiration date that extends until 2027, raising concerns that consumers may be storing them at home.
The product was distributed to Kroger stores located in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and WV from March 7, 2026 to April 7, 2026.
The powdered milk was supplied by California Dairies Inc. to Solina USA, a Sugar Foods seasoning supplier, and was incorporated into the seasoning blend that Sugar Foods purchased from Solina USA and applied to the croutons. Affected batches of condiments tested negative for salmonella prior to use.
This action follows a recall initiated by California Dairies Inc. from a third-party supplier due to concerns about potential salmonella contamination of the baby formula.
To date, no illnesses have been reported associated with the recalled croutons.
This recall is limited to certain lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons with the following label information:
product | size | UPC | Expiration date |
|---|---|---|---|
Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons | 5 ounces | 0 11110 81353 4 | Best used from February 17th to 27th. |
About salmonella infection
Food contaminated with salmonella typically does not look, smell or taste spoiled. Anyone can get sick from a salmonella infection. Infants, young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness because their immune systems are weaker.
Anyone who consumes the recalled product and develops symptoms of salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Diagnosing salmonellosis requires special testing, so sick people should tell their doctors about possible exposure to salmonella. Salmonella infection symptoms can be similar to other illnesses and often lead to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise healthy adults usually become sick for 4 to 7 days. However, in some cases, diarrhea may be so severe that hospitalization may be necessary.
People with weakened immune systems, such as older adults, children, pregnant women, and cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious and sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people become infected without feeling sick or showing any symptoms. However, they can still spread the infection to other people.
