The recall affects 1,700 pounds of Extra Creamy Premium Butter due to elevated coliform levels

Cabot Creamery Butter Recalled in 7 States Over Bacteria Concerns, FDA Says Read more here

The recall affects 1,700 pounds of Extra Creamy Premium Butter due to elevated coliform levels

• About 1,700 pounds of Cabot Creamery butter has been recalled due to elevated levels of coliform bacteria.
• The recall affects Cabot Creamery's Extra Creamy Premium Butter (8 oz) with a Sept. 9, 2025 best-by date.
• If you have the butter in your home, the safest option is to return it to the store or throw it away.

A popular brand of butter is being recalled in seven states over contamination fears, according to a report from the Food and Drug Administration.

On March 26, Agri Mark, Inc. voluntarily recalled about 1,700 pounds of Cabot Creamery butter due to elevated levels of coliform, a bacteria that could indicate fecal contamination.

The FDA gave the recall the lowest risk level on April 8. However, consumers may still want to discard of the recalled butter to err on the side of caution.

What to Do

If you bought Cabot Creamery Extra Creamy Premium Butter (8 oz) with a Sept. 9, 2025 best-by date, do not eat it. Return it to the store or throw it away.

Is Cabot Butter Being Recalled?

Yes. The recall affects 189 cases—weighing 1,701 pounds—of Cabot Creamery's Extra Creamy Premium Butter.

What Product Is Affected By the Cabot Butter Recall?

The recalled butter can be identified by the information below:

• Product Description: Cabot Creamery Extra Creamy Premim Butter, Sea Salted
• Size: 8 oz. (two 4 oz. sticks)
• Best-By Date: Sept. 9, 2025
• UPC: 0 78354 62038 0
• Lot Code: 090925-055
• Item Number: 2038
  

Which States Are Impacted By the Cabot Butter Recall?

The recalled butter is being pulled from store shelves in the following states:

• Vermont
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• Maine
• Connecticut
• New Hampshire
• Arkansas
  

Is the Recalled Butter Dangerous?

The FDA said the recalled butter is contaminated with elevated levels of coliform, giving the recall a class III risk level.

Coliform bacteria are found in human and animal waste, so water supplies are commonly tested for coliform to check for fecal contamination. Most types of coliform bacteria do not harm humans, but they are used as an indicator of other disease-causing pathogens.

However, rare strains of E. coli—a type of coliform bacteria—can cause serious illness.

What Should I Do With the Recalled Butter?

With a class III risk level, the recalled butter is "not likely to cause adverse health consequences," according to the FDA. The agency's recall report also did not provide specific instructions for consumers who have the butter.

That said, the safest option is not to consume the recalled butter and to return it to the store or throw it away.

Why This Matters

While coliform bacteria aren’t usually harmful, their presence can indicate sanitation issues or the potential for more dangerous bacteria like E. coli. Food recalls like this one aim to prevent possible foodborne illnesses.

This story originally appeared on: Health News - Author:Jenna Anderson