Kroger Homestyle Cheese and Garlic Croutons Recall
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Sugar Foods LLC is recalling Kroger Homestyle Cheese and Garlic Croutons due to possible Salmonella contamination from a supplier ingredient.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on June 2, 2026 and geographically references IN, TN & WI. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Sugar Foods LLC is recalling certain Kroger croutons because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The firm was notified by its supplier that the non-fat milk powder used in manufacturing was recalled for possible Salmonella.
Which Products Are Affected
Kroger HOMESTYLE Cheese AND Garlic CROUTONS, NET WT 5 OZ (141g), UPC 0 11110 81353 4, Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. A total of 13,739 cases (12/5oz pouches) are affected. 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. The product was shipped to distribution centers in IN, TN & WI.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not eat the product. Contact the recalling firm or place of purchase for return or refund information.
Why This Matters
This is a Class I recall involving a potential Salmonella hazard in a widely distributed food product.
Source
FDA recall number H-0781-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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