The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)has issued a recall for roughly 1,701 pounds of butter due to contamination concerns. The affected butter contains elevated levels of coliform bacteria, which are commonly found in human and animal feces.
The recall specifically involves Cabot Creamery Premium Sea Salted Butter sold in 8-ounce packages (two 4-ounce sticks per package). The product comes in a cardboard sleeve with the UPC code “0 78354 62038 0” and has a best-by date of September 9, 2025. Look for the lot numbers “090925-055” and “2038” on the package.
This butter was distributed in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, according to Eating Well.
If you have this product in your refrigerator, do not consume it. You should either throw it away or return it to the store where it was purchased for a possible refund.
This recall has been designated as a Class III recall, which indicates that consuming the product is unlikely to lead to serious health issues. However, the detection of high levels of coliform bacteria suggests possible fecal contamination. Fecal coliform can lead to symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal problems, and may also be linked to foodborne illnesses like E. coli.
Per the Cleveland Clinic, “E. coli is a group of bacteria that can cause infections in your gut (GI tract), urinary tract and other parts of your body. Most of the time, it can live in your gut without hurting you. But some strains can make you sick with watery diarrhea, vomiting and a fever. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is most likely to cause severe illness.”
If you’ve eaten the recalled butter and are experiencing any signs of illness, it’s important to contact your healthcare provider right away.
