The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1805-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

Sugar Foods Recalls Sizzler Seasoned Croutons Due to Whey Powder Contamination

Sugar Foods Corporation is recalling Sizzler HMS Seasoned Croutons because they were made with recalled whey powder. The product was distributed in six states.

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 rating under the rubric, particularly given the involvement of a recalled ingredient in a food product.

Plain-English summary

Sugar Foods Corporation Inc is recalling Sizzler HMS Seasoned Croutons, 2.5 lb. foil pouches (Item # 74803), due to the use of recalled whey powder in their production. The recall involves 6 cases, with 8 pouches per case.

The affected product was distributed in California, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Georgia, and Texas. The specific lot code is 2280708, with a best-by date of 7/8/2019.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and lot code. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Sizzler HMS Seasoned Croutons: 2.5 lb. foil pouch Item # 74803 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)

  • 2280708 Best By 7/8/2019

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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