Lower riskFood recall · FDA · Published April 27, 2026
Kroger HOMESTYLE Cheese Garlic Croutons Recall: Possible Salmonella Risk
Kroger HOMESTYLE Cheese and Garlic Croutons (5oz) recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination from non-fat milk powder. Consumers should check UPC 0 11110 81353 4 and discard if expired.
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.
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Contact the company
📍Recalling firmSugar Foods LLC580 W Industrial Ct · Villa Rica, GA 30180-1066
“Kroger HOMESTYLE Cheese Garlic Croutons Recall: Possible Salmonella Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/6428-kroger-homestyle-cheese-garlic-croutons-recall-possible-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall #H-0781-2026.
The FDA announced on April 27, 2026, that Sugar Foods LLC is recalling Kroger HOMESTYLE Cheese AND Garlic CROUTONS due to possible Salmonella contamination. The agency said the non-fat milk powder used in the product was recalled because of this risk.
How to tell if you have it
Kroger HOMESTYLE Cheese AND Garlic CROUTONS NET WT 5 OZ (141g) UPC 0 11110 81353 4 DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO.
UPC 00011110813534
Best if used by dates: FEB 17 27, FEB 18 27, FEB 27 27, FEB 28 27, MAR 6 27, MAR 9 27, MAR 21 27, APR 1 27, APR 7 27
Distributed to distribution centers in IN, TN & WI
The hazard
The recall involves possible Salmonella contamination. The firm was notified by its supplier that the non-fat milk powder used to manufacture the product was recalled due to possible salmonella.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Sugar Foods LLC has one other recall on record since November 21, 2024, involving undeclared wheat in Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips. Other recent recalls of similar products include Solina Sourdough Cheese Crouton Seasoning Recall (April 24, 2026), JCB Flavors Garlic N Cheese Topper Recall (May 1, 2026), and Stoltzfus Family Farm Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds Recall (May 5, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC 0 11110 81353 4 on the product packaging. The croutons were distributed by Kroger and have expiration dates listed as 'Best if used by' dates from February 17 to April 7, 2027.
Brand
Sugar Foods LLC
Product
Kroger HOMESTYLE Cheese AND Garlic CROUTONS NET WT 5 OZ (141g) UPC 0 11110 81353 4 DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO
Category
Food
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Expiration Date
Look for the 'Best if used by' dates on the packaging, which range from February 17 to April 7, 2027.
Discard if Expired
Discard croutons if they have passed the expiration date listed on the packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Product was shipped to distribution centers in the following states: IN, TN & WI.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Indiana, Tennessee, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 23 days after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class I
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?
The recall is for potential foodborne illness, not physical injury. Salmonella can cause stomach issues but does not typically cause serious injury in healthy adults.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Official source: FDA Recall #H-0781-2026 (April 27, 2026)
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 10, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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