Butter Recalled by FDA Due to Potential Fecal Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Agri-Mark Inc. have recalled approximately 1,700 pounds (189 total cases) of butter produced by Cabot Creamery over potential fecal contamination.
The recalled product is labeled Cabot Creamery Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted (8 oz. — two 4 oz. sticks), and can be be identified by a best-by date of September 9, 2025, with a UPC code of 0 78354 62038 0 and lot code 090925-055, according to Newsweek. The numbers can be found on the product's barcode.
The seven states where these products were distributed include Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Arkansas.
According to the voluntary recall, the effected products may contain high levels of coliform — a bacteria found in human and animal feces.
The Class III recall is defined as "a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences." A person who ingests this bacteria could experience a variety of symptoms that mimic food poisoning. Those symptoms can include stomach discomfort, diarrhea, and/or other gastrointestinal issues.
The FDA did not suggest what to do with these packages of butter. However, according to Food & Wine, anyone who has purchased these potentially contaminated products should discard them straight away. Consumers may also choose to bring the packages of butter back to the grocery store where they were purchased.
The recall was first filed on March 26 and is ongoing.
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