Sugar Foods Recalls Homestyle Seasoned Croutons Due to Whey Powder Contamination
Sugar Foods Corporation is recalling 4 oz. pouches of Homestyle Seasoned Croutons because they were produced using recalled whey powder.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for significant injury or property damage reports or high-risk scenarios.
Plain-English summary
Sugar Foods Corporation Inc is recalling 137 cases of Homestyle Seasoned Croutons in 4 oz. foil pouches. The recall is being conducted because the product was produced using whey powder that was previously recalled.
The affected product is identified by Item # 73689 and UPC 10083661736898. The specific lot code is 2280709, with a Best By date of 4/9/2019. The product was distributed in California, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Georgia, and Texas.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot code and UPC listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Homestyle Seasoned Croutons: 4 oz. foil pouch Item # 73689 UPC 10083661736898 Sugar Foods Corporation 6190 E. Slauson Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047
- Manufacturer
- Sugar Foods Corporation Inc
- Category
- Food — Bakery / Croutons
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- 2280709 Best By 4/9/2019
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by Sugar Foods Corporation Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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