The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1799-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

Sugar Foods Recalls Zesty Italian Croutons Due to Whey Powder Contamination

Sugar Foods Corporation is recalling Zesty Italian Croutons because they were produced using recalled whey powder. The affected product was distributed in six states.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class II recall. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or specific pathogens, indicating a precautionary measure rather than a confirmed high-risk hazard.

Plain-English summary

Sugar Foods Corporation Inc is recalling 171 cases of Kitchen Fixins Zesty Italian Croutons, 5 oz. foil pouches, Item # 31330. The recall is being conducted because the product was produced using whey powder that was previously recalled.

The affected product has a Best By date of 6/30/2019 and code 2280630. Distribution was limited to California, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Georgia, and Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item number and best-by date listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Kitchen Fixins Zesty Italian Croutons: 5 oz. foil pouch Item # 31330 Sugar Foods Corporation 6190 E. Slauson Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047

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)

  • 2280630 Best By 6/30/2019

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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.

See all 10 products in this recall →