SHOPPERS are being urged to check their fridges after a contaminated batch of butter was pulled from grocery store shelves.
Over 1,700 pounds of the gross dairy product were sold in major retailers, including Walmart, across seven US states.
The affected butter was found to contain bacteria linked to animal waste, sparking concerns about possible contamination.
Nearly 2,000 pounds of Cabot Creamery butter were recalled due to elevated levels of coliform bacteria
It’s a type of bacterium found in the gastrointestinal tracts of animals.
It was distributed in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Arkansas.
The Food & Drug Administration records confirm the recall affected over 1,700 pounds of butter, packaged in 189 cases.
The recall was initiated on March 26 after testing confirmed the contamination.
The contaminated butter is Cabot’s 8oz Extra Creamy Premium, Sea Salted variety.
It’s sold as two 4-oz sticks in cardboard packaging.
The affected butter carries lot code 090925-055 and UPC 0 78354 62038 0, with a best-by date of September 9, 2025.
Cabot’s parent company, Agri-Mark, said only 17 packages of the affected product made it to retail shelves in Vermont.
The company claims 99.5% of the butter was recovered before reaching consumers.
The FDA has classified the recall as Class III, meaning the product is not expected to cause significant health issues.
However, coliform bacteria, typically found in soil, water, and animal intestines, is a warning sign of potential fecal contamination.
Although coliform itself doesn’t usually cause illness, it could signal the presence of more dangerous pathogens, like E. coli.
States Affected
The recalled butter was sold in the following states:
Cabot Creamery in an email to The U.S. Sun said there have been no reports of illness or consumer complaints linked to the butter.
The company added that the cause of the contamination was quickly identified and addressed.
The recall affects only the butter, and no other Cabot products are involved.
Agri-Mark is committed to ensuring food safety and creating high-quality items, continuously monitoring its products to meet standards, according to the company’s statement.
The company did not release or provide public disposal instructions.
The safest way to deal with recalled butter is to throw it away or return it to the store for a refund.
