The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1800-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

Sugar Foods Recalls Seasoned Croutons Due to Whey Powder Contamination

Sugar Foods Corporation is recalling First Street Restaurant Style Seasoned Croutons because they were made with 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 agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the involvement of a recalled ingredient.

Plain-English summary

Sugar Foods Corporation Inc is recalling First Street Restaurant Style Seasoned Croutons in 24 oz. foil pouches (Item # 31424). The recall is being conducted because the product was produced using whey powder that was previously recalled.

The affected product consists of 30 cases, with each case containing six 24 oz. pouches. The specific lot code is 2280706, and the best-by date is 4/6/2019. 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 item number and best-by date listed above. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
First Street Restaurant Style Seasoned Croutons: 24 oz. foil pouch Item # 31424 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)

  • 2280706 Best By 4/6/2019

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 →

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