The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1807-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

Sugar Foods Croutons Recalled Due to Contaminated Whey Ingredient

Sugar Foods Corporation is recalling 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 the 'Severe' severity level in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sugar Foods Corporation is recalling Classic Sysco cube seasoned croutons in 0.25 oz. plastic pouches (Item # 20602). The recall is necessary because the product was produced using whey powder that was previously recalled.

The affected product was distributed in California, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Georgia, and Texas. The specific code information for the recalled items is S01778 0480717.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop using it if found. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

The recalled product

Product
Classic Sysco cube seasoned croutons: 0.25 oz. plastic pouch Item # 20602 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)

  • S01778 0480717

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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