Kroger To Recall Cheese Garlic Croutons Over Salmonella Concerns

Kroger has a loyal fanbase wherever the stores appear. Many people flock to the grocery retailer for their favorite food items, purchasing both name-brand and store-brand items. And while a lot of it has to do with how affordable some shoppers find these items, a lot of people say they just like these foods better.

If you're one of Kroger's loyal shoppers, you may want to pay attention. That's because the store has announced a major recall of a household staple.

Kroger has issued a recall of its Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons, citing a possible Salmonella contamination as part of the reason.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shared the company's announcement, adding a bit more information about exactly why Kroger believes the food could be contaminated with the harmful organism, and what you should do if you have these products in your kitchen cabinets at home. Keep reading to learn more about the recall and the next steps for shoppers.

Sugar Foods LLC has issued a recall for specific lots of Kroger's Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons. The FDA shared the news on May 15, 2026, listing the "potential for Salmonella contamination" as the reason for the recall.

That's because the milk powder used to make the croutons, which came from California Dairies, Inc. and used as part of the seasoning mix, has been recalled by the third-party supplier. The recall includes 5-ounce packages of the salad topping, with a UPC of 0 11110 81353 4.

The lot has a mix of good through dates, and each one is formatted as "BEST IF USED BY" with the following 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 FDA says that these bags were sold between Mar. 7, 2026 and Apr. 7, 2026 in states like Alabama, Georgia, Texas, West Virginia, and more. You can find a full list of states where these items were sold by visiting the FDA's website and checking to see if your state is listed.

It's never fun hearing that you have to discard a food item you've purchased, especially with today's grocery prices. However, the FDA says that people who have these items at home are being told to discontinue using them at once.

Anyone with questions about the recall, including those seeking information on how to get a refund, can contact Sugar Foods LLC. by phone at 332-240-6676. The company is taking calls seven days a week, 24 hours a day, making it easier to get ahold of someone.

Worried you may have eaten some of the contaminated food? The good news is that there haven't been any illnesses or injuries reported as part of this recall. That being said, those who are worried about getting sick may want to be on the lookout for some common Salmonella symptoms, which the Cleveland Clinic says can include stomach pains, diarrhea, and fever.

If you're worried about your personal health, you should contact your doctor for more information about Salmonella.