Here’s the latest on the Kroger cheese garlic crouton recall.
What’s recalled: Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons, 5 oz bags, UPC 0 11110 81353 4. Affected lots are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination linked to a milk powder ingredient supplied to the seasoning blend. No illnesses have been reported to date. [source: FDA recall notice and major outlets reporting the event][8][9]
Distribution scope and timing: The affected products were distributed to Kroger stores in 17 states from March 7, 2026, through April 7, 2026. States include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. [FDA recall notice, corroborated by multiple outlets][5][8]
How to check your bag: If you have Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons in 5 oz bags with the listed UPC, you should stop using them and consult the recall alerts or Kroger’s recall page for steps on return or disposal. Kroger and FDA recall pages provide the latest guidance for affected lots. [Kroger recall alerts page; FDA recall page][2][8]
What to do if you bought them: Do not consume the product if it matches the recalled lot numbers. Contact the retailer or the recall hotline for refund or disposal instructions. FDA and Kroger recall notices encourage consumers to follow official guidance and report any adverse health events to a physician and to appropriate health authorities if symptoms appear. [FDA notice; Kroger recall alerts][2][8]
Related coverage: National outlets (Newsweek, Morningstar/Business Wire, and other outlets) have reported the recall and emphasize there have been no reported illnesses to date. If you’re seeking more detail, you can consult those articles for additional context on the recall scope. [Newsweek; Morningstar/Business Wire][6][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the official recall page and latest FDA update and summarize the exact lot numbers and where to return or discard the product. I can also guide you on how to check your pantry for matches.
The products were distributed between March 7, 2026, and April 7, 2026, in Kroger stores across 17 states, including those in Georgia, Ohio and South Carolina.
www.wsoctv.comKroger croutons recalled in 17 states over possible Salmonella risk linked to supplier ingredient, though no illnesses reported.
www.newsweek.comWESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sugar Foods LLC is recalling certain lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons, 5oz pouches, UPC 0 11110 81353 4 due to the potential for Salmonella contamination associated with milk...
www.streetinsider.comWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – May 15, 2026 — Sugar Foods LLC is recalling certain lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons, 5oz pouches, UPC 0 11110 81353 4 due to the potential for Salmonella contamination associated with milk powder used as an ingredient in the product. Salmonella is an organism t
www.fda.govGet more information about products that have been recalled, including the reason for recall and the stores that are affected.
www.kroger.comNo illnesses have been reported to date. The recall is limited to specific lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons with the following: … 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.
www.morningstar.comSome Kroger brand croutons have been recalled over salmonella concerns. Here's how to check if your bag is included. (Photo: FDA)
www.khou.comOfficials said a sample of one of the grocery chain’s spices was tested by the FDA and found to be contaminated with Salmonella.
www.ajc.comSugar Foods LLC is recalling certain lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons, 5oz pouches, UPC 0 11110 81353 4, due to the potential for Salmonella contamination associated with milk powder used as an ingredient. The affected milk powder was supplied by California Dairies, Inc. to their 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...
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