Sugar Foods Recalls Fresh Gourmet Croutons Due to Whey Powder Contamination
Sugar Foods Corporation is recalling Fresh Gourmet Cubed 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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 classification is Class II, which typically indicates a moderate risk. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the specific hazard is not detailed, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Sugar Foods Corporation Inc is recalling Fresh Gourmet Cubed Seasoned Croutons in 2.5 lb. foil pouches (Item # 74461). The recall involves 162 cases, with 8 pouches per case. The product was distributed in California, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Georgia, and Texas. The specific code for the affected product is 2280716, with a Best By date of 7/16/2019.
The recall is being conducted because the croutons were produced using whey powder that was previously recalled. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the contamination in the whey powder or the specific health risks associated with the croutons.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item number and code listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fresh Gourmet Cubed Seasoned Croutons: 2.5 lb. foil pouch Item # 74461 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)
- 2280716 Best By 7/16/2019
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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