Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons were recalled over salmonella concerns. (Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration)
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Kroger-branded cheese garlic croutons were pulled from store shelves for possible salmonella contamination.
Sugar Foods LLC recalled certain lots of the croutons tied to milk powder used as an ingredient in the product.
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The Food and Drug Administration noted that no illnesses have been reported to date as a result of using the croutons.
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FDA officials noted that out of an abundance of caution, and because this milk powder was used in a seasoning ingredient supplied to Sugar Foods, the company is initiating this recall.
Kroger cheese garlic crouton recall
Why you should care:
The recall affects specific lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons. Food and Drug Administration officials say the croutons were distributed between March 7, 2026, and April 7, 2026, to Kroger stores located in the following states:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- Ohio
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
If I have the Kroger cheese garlic croutons, what should I do?
What you can do:
The Food and Drug Administration said that consumers who bought one of the recalled crouton lots can call Sugar Foods LLC at 332-240-6676 for questions or more information 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.