Sugar Foods LLC is recalling certain lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons, 5-ounce pouches with the UPC 0 11110 81353 4 because of the potential for Salmonella contamination associated with milk powder used as an ingredient in the product.
There is concern that consumers may have the recalled croutons in their homes because of their long shelf life, which extends into 2027.
The products were distributed between March 7, 2026, to April 7, 2026, to Kroger stores located in the following states: AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI & WV.
The affected milk powder was supplied by California Dairies Inc. to the Sugar Foods seasoning supplier, Solina USA, and incorporated into the seasoning blend that Sugar Foods purchases from Solina USA and applies to the croutons. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use.
This action follows a third-party supplier-initiated recall by California Dairies Inc. due to concerns regarding potential Salmonella contamination in milk powder.
No illnesses have been reported to date in relation to the recalled croutons.
The recall is limited to specific lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons with the following label information:
PRODUCT | SIZE | UPC | USE BY DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons | 5 oz | 0 11110 81353 4 | BEST IF USED BY FEB 17 27 |
About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled product and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.
