More than 1,300 cases of Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter have been recalled over concerns about yeast, mold and potential E. coli contamination, according to a report posted by the Food and Drug Administration.
Prosperity Organic Foods Inc., the Boise, Idaho-based maker of the plant-based butter, initiated the voluntary recall on Sept. 11, according to the FDA’s enforcement report. The agency classified the recall as Class II on Oct. 23, meaning exposure to the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, with the probability of serious harm considered remote.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.
The affected butter was distributed to retailers in 10 states. Consumers who purchased the product should not eat it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Here’s what to know about the recall.
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Which Miyoko’s Creamery butter is recalled?
The recall covers 8-ounce packages of Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter. Consumers can identify the affected product using the following information:
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Product: European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter
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Best-by date: Nov. 5, 2026
The FDA’s enforcement report lists lot code 07871 on the product’s primary packaging and 1007871 on the outer case.
The recall began after Massachusetts-based supermarket chain Market Basket notified customers of high yeast levels that did not meet quality standards, according to WGRZ. The FDA’s enforcement report lists yeast, mold and E. coli as reasons for the recall.
Where was the recalled butter sold?
According to the FDA, the product was distributed in the following states:
What are E. coli symptoms?
E. coli infections can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms can begin several days after exposure.
Some strains can cause bloody diarrhea and serious complications, including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a potentially life-threatening condition that can lead to kidney failure. Young children and older adults are particularly vulnerable to severe illness, according to the CDC.
What should consumers do with the recalled butter?
Consumers should not eat the recalled product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For questions about the recall, consumers can contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com or on X @athompsonUSAT
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Popular plant-based butter recalled. See affected product
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