6%

Fewer recalls than
Produce peers

The Kroger — FDA Recall History & Enforcement Records

Established Player · Produce

Data Notice: Recall frequency varies by category and firm size; data is comparative and may not indicate actual brand safety or quality. See Methodology.

As of July 16, 2026, The Kroger has 92 recorded FDA food enforcement actions in the openFDA database. Their most recent recall was on 26 Sep 2025. The Kroger is categorized under Produce based on their predominant recall history.

92
Total FDA recalls
11.6
Years in FDA database
7.9
Recalls per year
293 days(0.8 yrs)
Since last recall
59.8%
Class I (life-threatening)
7.9 recalls/yr vs Produce avg 2.1/yrWell Above Average

Recall activity over time for The Kroger

How serious are The Kroger recalls?

FDA recall classifications by severity

Class I (Life-threatening)
59.8% (55 recalls)
Class II (Moderate risk)
37.0% (34 recalls)
Class III (Minor violation)
3.3% (3 recalls)

Full FDA recall history for The Kroger

All 92 FDA enforcement actions sourced from openFDA · Sorted by date, most recent first

Date Product Reason Class & Status
26 Sep 2025Official FDA Notice Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, packaged in plastic containers with various weights, with UPC 217573-1XXXX (sold at deli Store-made deli items contain a pasta ingredient that was recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes Class ITerminated
26 Sep 2025Official FDA Notice Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad, packaged in plastic containers with various weights, with UPC 227573-1XXXX (sold at deli Store-made deli items contain a pasta ingredient that was recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes Class ITerminated
29 Nov 2024Official FDA Notice BOAR’S HEAD HUMMUS VEG PLATTER SM, 2.5 lb., packaged in a plastic container with a plastic lid, UPC 42421-61545 Platters and trays prepared in-store may contain cut cucumbers that were previously recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Class ITerminated
29 Nov 2024Official FDA Notice DELI FRESH VEGETABLE TRAY MED, 4 lb., packaged in a plastic container with a plastic lid, UPC 11110-99274 Platters and trays prepared in-store may contain cut cucumbers that were previously recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Class ITerminated
29 Nov 2024Official FDA Notice BOAR’S HEAD HUMMUS VEG PLATTER MED, 5 lb., packaged in a plastic container with a plastic lid, UPC 42421-61547 Platters and trays prepared in-store may contain cut cucumbers that were previously recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Class ITerminated
29 Nov 2024Official FDA Notice SMALL VEGGIE PLATTER, 32 oz., packaged in a plastic container with a plastic lid, UPC 41573-26809 Platters and trays prepared in-store may contain cut cucumbers that were previously recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Class ITerminated
11 Oct 2024Official FDA Notice Home Chef Asian Style Chicken Stir Fry, Net Wt. 13 oz, packaged in a plastic tray with clear plastic lid, perishable ite Meal kits contain cooked chicken which was recalled due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes Class IITerminated
11 Oct 2024Official FDA Notice Home Chef Chicken Street Taco, Net Wt. 9.93 oz, packaged in a plastic tray with clear plastic lid, perishable item kept Meal kits contain cooked chicken which was recalled due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes Class IITerminated
19 Oct 2023Official FDA Notice Kroger Collard Greens packaged in plastic 16oz bag – 8 bags per case Potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes Class ITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Yellow/Caramel Cake Single Slices, double layer cakes ( 48oz ) Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Caramel Apple Double Layer Cake 32 oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Cinnamon Roll 4oz, 2.5oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Yellow/Vanilla Cake 37oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IIITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven White/Vanilla Cake 37oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven White Cake 7lb, 13.5oz, 29oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Marble Cake 7lb Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Angel Food Cake 13 oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Bowtie Danish 3oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Cheese Pocket 4oz – 84 to a case Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Chocolate/Vanilla Cake 37oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Chocolate/Fudge Cake Single Slices, Double Layer Cake (50oz) Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Red Velvet Cake 13oz, 28oz, single slices, Double Layer Cake (51 oz), 8oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Yellow Cake 18.5oz, 7oz, 13.5oz, 42oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Party Balloon Cake 48oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Boston Cream Cake Double Layer Cake 28oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Chocolate Cake 13.5oz, 60oz, 40oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Yellow/Fudge Cake 48oz, single slices Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
13 Oct 2021Official FDA Notice Country Oven Raspberry Cake 71oz Downstream Recall – Possible metal fragments in starch that was used to manufacture cakes. Class IITerminated
15 Sep 2021Official FDA Notice Kroger Kale Bag 16oz plastic bag 8 packages per case Potential contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes Class ITerminated
22 May 2021Official FDA Notice Chicken Street Taco kit in a plastic tray with a clear plastic lid. Undeclared egg allergen for Chipotle Crema on product label. Class ITerminated
6 Nov 2020Official FDA Notice HomeChef meal kit: Buffalo Pretzel Chicken Breast with Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli. 29 ounce. Supplier provided ingredient (pretzel breading) was SUSPECT for Listeria species, but no further confirmation was performed to confirm the suspect res Class IITerminated
6 Nov 2020Official FDA Notice HomeChef Meal kit:One-Sheet Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with roasted broccoli and honey mustard..31.0 OZ (1 LB 15 OZ) 879g Supplier provided ingredient (pretzel breading) was SUSPECT for Listeria species, but no further confirmation was performed to confirm the suspect res Class IITerminated
6 Nov 2020Official FDA Notice HomeChef meal kit:Steak and Walnut-Green Onion Sauce with roasted potatoes and creamed spinach. Supplier provided ingredient (pretzel breading) was SUSPECT for Listeria species, but no further confirmation was performed to confirm the suspect res Class IITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice MURRAY’S CHADS SMOKED GOUDA DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice DELI RANCH CHEESE SPREAD KIT in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice MURRAY’S JALEPENO JARLSBERG DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice DELI JARLSBERG DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice DELI SOUTHWEST CHEESE SPREAD KIT in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice DELI JARLSBERG JALAPENO DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice LCCV PIMENTO CHEESE DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice JARLSBERG DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice DELI BUFFALO BLUE CHEESE SPREAD KIT in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice MURRAY’S BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice DELI SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice AFIN JARLSBERG CHEESE SPREAD KIT in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice DELI APPLEWOOD CHEDDAR DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice MURRAY’S SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice DELI JARLSBERG CHEESE DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice DELI BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
5 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice JARLSBERG DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes. Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Class ITerminated
19 Mar 2020Official FDA Notice PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BLACKBERRIES in 16 oz. bags, 10 bags per case. UPC: 0001111087809 UPC: 0001111087808 Potential norovirus contamination. Class IITerminated
19 Mar 2020Official FDA Notice PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BERRY MEDLEY in 16 oz. (10 bags per case) and 48 oz. bags (6 bags per case). UPC: 0001111079 Potential norovirus contamination. Class IITerminated
7 Jun 2019Official FDA Notice PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN TRIPLE BERRY MEDLEY, 16 oz Possible Hepatitis A contamination. Class ITerminated
7 Jun 2019Official FDA Notice PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN TRIPLE BERRY MEDLEY, 48 oz Possible Hepatitis A contamination. Class ITerminated
7 Jun 2019Official FDA Notice PRIVATE SELECTION FROZEN BLACKBERRIES, 16 oz Possible Hepatitis A contamination. Class ITerminated
11 Mar 2019Official FDA Notice Quinoa, 16 oz plastic package Possible contamination with pesticide Class IIITerminated
10 Oct 2018Official FDA Notice simple truth organic Red Quinoa Ingredients: organic red quinoa Distributed by The Kroger Co, Cincinnati, OH UPC1111086 Product tested was not in compliance for pesticide exclusion. Class IIITerminated
30 Oct 2017Official FDA Notice All Natural Dark Chocolate Covered Ginger INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE The products may contain an undeclared milk allergen. Class IITerminated
30 Oct 2017Official FDA Notice All Natural Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOC (SUGAR, CHOC LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SALT, VANILLA) The products may contain an undeclared milk allergen. Class IITerminated
30 Oct 2017Official FDA Notice All Natural Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds INGREDIENTS: Natural Dark Chocolate (Sugar Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Ch The products may contain an undeclared milk allergen. Class IITerminated
30 Oct 2017Official FDA Notice All Natural Dark Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOC The products may contain an undeclared milk allergen. Class IITerminated
30 Oct 2017Official FDA Notice All Natural Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzel Balls INGREDIENTS: DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, CH The products may contain an undeclared milk allergen. Class IITerminated
30 Oct 2017Official FDA Notice All Natural Dark Chocolate Covered Raisins INGREDIENTS: Dark Chocolate (Sugar Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate The products may contain an undeclared milk allergen. Class IITerminated
21 Oct 2017Official FDA Notice COLORADO COLESLAW Ingredients: Salad Dressing, Cabbage, Tomatoes, Grapes, Carrots, Celery, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Peanu The firm was notified that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
21 Oct 2017Official FDA Notice ASIAN PASTA SALAD Ingredients: Cooked Pasta, Broccoli, Green Onion, Red Onion, Bell Peppers, Cashews, Peanuts, Carrots, The firm was notified that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
21 Oct 2017Official FDA Notice California Broccoli Salad Kit Ingredients: Salad Dressing, Cider Vinegar, Broccoli, Broccoli Slaw, Mandarin Oranges, Red The firm was notified that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
21 Oct 2017Official FDA Notice BROCCOLI ALMOND SALAD Ingredients: Broccoli, Dressing, Grapes, Almonds, Raisins, Celery, Red Onion Contains: Egg, Almond The firm was notified that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
22 Sep 2017Official FDA Notice Chicken Salad Sandwich 6.8 oz plastic container Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy USPC 6 63209-02050 9 The firm was notified by their manufacturer that the product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
3 Jul 2017Official FDA Notice Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Flouride Added. 1 GAL (3.78 L) DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45 the firm received a complaint of mold found in the product. Class IITerminated
23 May 2017Official FDA Notice Kroger Dessert Cups yellow sponge cakes NET WT 6.5 oz (184g) INGREDIENTS: ***NONFAT M ILK***CONTAINS: WHEAT, EGGS, SOY. The firm was notified that the product does not list MILK in the allergen Contains statement, although it is listed in the ingredient statement. Th Class ITerminated
22 May 2017Official FDA Notice Simple truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts SEA SALT 12 oz bag UPC 0 1111 00247 8 DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, The firm was notified that the product may be potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
6 Feb 2017Official FDA Notice Fred Meyer 100% Whole Wheat Bread 16 oz plastic bag DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC 0 11110 10 During an internal investigationi at the manufacturing facility the firm discovered that hte product may contain undeclared undeclared milk. Class ITerminated
15 Jun 2016Official FDA Notice Kroger DELUXE ICE CREAM S’MORES 48 FL OZ (1.5 QT) 1.4 ML INGREDIENTS: ICE CREAM***GRAHAM COOKIES***CHOCOLATE CHUNKS***CO The firm was notified that the product was manufactured with an ingredient that may contain low levels of peanut reside which is not declared in the i Class IITerminated
19 May 2016Official FDA Notice Kroger SALAD TOPPERS Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels NET WT 3.5 OZ (99G) INGREDIENTS: SUNFLOWER KERNELS, COTTONSEED A The firm was notified by their supplier that they are expanding their recall and the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
19 May 2016Official FDA Notice Kroger SALTED SUNFLOWER KERNELS 6 oz (170g) INGREDIENTS: SUNFLOWER KERNELS, COTTONSEED AND/OR SUNFLOWER OILS, SALT. DIST The firm was notified by their supplier that they are expanding their recall and the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
6 May 2016Official FDA Notice simple truth organic Mixed Vegetables NET WT 10 OZ (283g) KEEP FROZEN INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC CARROTS, ORGANIC CORN ORGANIC The firm was notified by their supplier that the product maybe contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
6 May 2016Official FDA Notice Kroger Broccoli Raisin Salad, INGREDIENTS: Broccoli, dressing***sugar,. contains less than 2% sunflower seeds, golden ra Firm was notified by their supplier that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
3 May 2016Official FDA Notice Kroger SALTED SUNFLOWER KERNELS 6 oz (170g) INGREDIENTS: SUNFLOWER KERNELS, COTTONSEED AND/OR SUNFLOWER OILS, SALT. DIST The firm was notified by their supplier that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
3 May 2016Official FDA Notice Kroger CRANBERRY DELIGHT TRAIL MIX NET WT 14 OZ INGREDIENTS: DRIED CRANBERRIES ***ALMONDS, SUNFLOWER SEEDS*** UPC 0 111 The firm was notified by their supplier that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
3 May 2016Official FDA Notice Kroger SALAD TOPPERS Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels NET WT 3.5 OZ (99G) INGREDIENTS: SUNFLOWER KERNELS, COTTONSEED A The firm was notified by their supplier that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class ITerminated
25 Mar 2016Official FDA Notice Fresh Food Market Cranberry Chicken Salad, UPC 207063-4XXXX, various package sizes. Product sold both from bulk service Fresh Food Market Cranberry Chicken Salad is recalled because product may be mislabeled and may contain undeclared pecans, wheat, and soy. Class ITerminated
8 Feb 2016Official FDA Notice King Soopers City Market GOURMET BREAD PUDDING; Various Sizes, INGREDIENTS: HALF & HALF***APPLES, LIQUID EGG***SPICES, S Product is being recalled due to undeclared walnuts. Class ITerminated
16 Nov 2015Official FDA Notice BAKERY FRESH GOODNESS Chocolate Brownie NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453 g CONTAINS: MILK, EGGS, WHEAT, SOY. MAY CONTAIN: ALMONDS The firm was notified by a consumer of undeclared walnuts in the product. Class ITerminated
5 Nov 2015Official FDA Notice Kroger 100% natural apple FROM CONCENTRATE 64FL OZ. INGREDIENTS: APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (FILTERED WATER, APPLE JUI The firm received notification from the Alabama Dept. of Agriculture that a test came back indicating the levels of patulin was three times over the l Class IITerminated
16 Oct 2015Official FDA Notice Kroger Raw #4 Macadamia Nuts. UPC 2 04192 51053 2 Dist. by the Kroger Company Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Positive Salmonella sample results in Kroger brand raw Macadamia nuts Class ITerminated
25 Jul 2015Official FDA Notice Kroger Ground Cinnamon UPC 11110 70034 NEW WT. 18.3 oz Plastic container The products were recalled because a container of Kroger Garlic Powder tested positive for Salmonella during routine FDA retail sampling. Out of an ab Class ITerminated
25 Jul 2015Official FDA Notice Kroger Garlic Powder UPC 11110 70039 NEW WT 24.7 OZ Plastic Container The products were recalled because a container of Kroger Garlic Powder tested positive for Salmonella during routine FDA retail sampling. Out of an ab Class ITerminated
25 Jul 2015Official FDA Notice Kroger Bac’n Buds ARTIFICIAL BACON FLAVORED CHIPS 14.1oz plastic container UPC 0 11110 70025 4 The products were recalled because a container of Kroger Garlic Powder tested positive for Salmonella during routine FDA retail sampling. Out of an ab Class ITerminated
25 Jul 2015Official FDA Notice Kroger Black Pepper Coarse Ground UPC 11110 70041 NET WT 17.1 oz plastic container The products were recalled because a container of Kroger Garlic Powder tested positive for Salmonella during routine FDA retail sampling. Out of an ab Class ITerminated
1 May 2015Official FDA Notice Kroger Raw #4 Macadamia Nut, Dist. by the Kroger Company Cincinnati, Ohio 2 04192 50867 6 The firm was notified by the FDA of positive test results of Salmonella in their Raw Macadamia Nuts. Class ITerminated
19 Dec 2014Official FDA Notice Raw, Shelled Hazelnuts, sold in self-serve bulk bins. Product confirmed positive result for Salmonella. Class ITerminated
24 Nov 2014Official FDA Notice Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream; packaged in plastic 48 fl oz containers, UPC Code: 11110-00456 The ice cream product may contain peanuts not listed on the ingredient statement. Class ITerminated

Where have The Kroger recalls occurred?

States affected across all recorded FDA enforcement actions

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

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