CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

HMS Cheese Garlic Croutons recalled by Sugar Foods Corporation

Sugar Foods Corporation is recalling HMS Cheese Garlic Croutons, distributed in California, Colorado, Georgia, Texas, Utah, Washington. The recall was initiated on 20 Jul 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes2280713 Best By 7/13/19
Quantity recalled12 cases (8 x 2.5 pouches per case)

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1802-2018
FDA event ID
80580
Recalling firm
Sugar Foods Corporation, New York, NY
Brand
Hms
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
20 Jul 2018
FDA classified
13 Aug 2018
Reported
8 Aug 2018
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Cheese

Timeline

20 Jul 2018Recall initiated by company
8 Aug 2018Published in enforcement report+19 days
13 Aug 2018Classified by FDA+5 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Recalled whey powder was used in further production of numerous food products.

Product as listed by the FDA

HMS Cheese Garlic Croutons: 2.5 lb. foil pouch Item # 74906 Sugar Foods Corporation 6190 E. Slauson Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047

Where it was distributed

CA, CO, UT, WA, GA, TX

CaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaTexasUtahWashington

Questions about this recall

Is HMS Cheese Garlic Croutons recalled?

Yes. Sugar Foods Corporation recalled HMS Cheese Garlic Croutons on 20 Jul 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1802-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Recalled whey powder was used in further production of numerous food products.

Which lots are affected?

2280713 Best By 7/13/19

Where was it sold?

CA, CO, UT, WA, GA, TX

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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