Key takeaways
- More than 7,800 packages of Miyoko’s Creamery plant-based butter were recalled
- The FDA classified the recall as Class II on Oct. 23
- Consumers are urged to check product lot numbers and best-by dates and return or discard affected butter
More than 7,800 packages of plant-based butter have been recalled in 10 US states over possible contamination with E. coli, yeast and mold. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now classified the recall as Class II.
(Source: fda.gov)
The recall involves Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, which is distributed by Boise-based Prosperity Organic Foods. Although the company initiated the voluntary recall on Sept. 11, the FDA issued its official classification on Oct. 23, 2026.
Which Butter Products Are Being Recalled?
According to the FDA recall information, the recall covers 1,304 cases containing six eight-ounce packages each. This brings the total to 7,824 individual units.
The affected product carries UPC 857554005773, lot number 07871 and a best-by date of November 5, 2026. Shipping cases may display the longer lot number 1007871.
The butter was distributed in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Wisconsin. Retailers have already taken steps to remove affected products from shelves, although consumers may still have recalled packages in their refrigerators or freezers.
How Dangerous Is the Butter Recall?
The FDA's Class II classification means exposure to the affected product could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, while the likelihood of serious health consequences is considered remote.
E. coli infections can cause symptoms including abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Certain strains can also lead to more severe complications, particularly among vulnerable individuals.
However, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall, according to the latest available information.
What Should Consumers Do With Recalled Butter?
Consumers are being urged to check their butter packaging carefully and avoid consuming products matching the affected lot number and best-by date. Recalled products should be discarded or returned to the retailer, with some stores offering full refunds.
The contamination concerns have also drawn attention to a separate withdrawal involving Miyoko’s European Style Unsalted Butter. That product was voluntarily withdrawn over potential mold contamination, with an affected best-by date of Nov. 27, 2026.
