Shoppers must check their fridges after a contaminated butter batch was recalled from stores.
Over 1,700 pounds of the tainted butter were sold at Walmart and other retailers across seven states.
Nearly 2,000 pounds of butter were recalled after testing revealed high levels of coliform bacteria.
Walmart was among the retailers selling the recalled butter.
The recalled butter contained bacteria associated with animal waste, raising contamination fears.
Cabot Creamery recalled nearly 2,000 pounds of butter after detecting high coliform bacteria levels. The contamination prompted urgent warnings for consumers to check their purchases.
Coliform bacteria originates from animal digestive systems.
The recalled butter was distributed across seven states: NY, PA, CT, VT, NH, ME, and AR.
FDA records show 1,700+ pounds of butter (189 cases) were recalled after March 26 contamination tests.
The recall affects Cabot’s 8oz “Extra Creamy Premium, Sea Salted” butter.
The recalled product consists of two 4-oz sticks in cardboard packaging.
Recalled butter has lot code 090925-055, UPC 0 78354 62038 0, and a best-by date of 09/09/2025.
Agri-Mark, Cabot’s parent company, confirmed just 17 contaminated packages reached Vermont stores.The limited distribution suggests a contained risk to consumers.
Agri-Mark recovered 99.5% of the butter before sale, with the FDA deeming it a low-risk Class III recall.
While coliform bacteria often signals fecal contamination, it rarely causes direct harm.
Its presence, however, may indicate dangerous pathogens like E. coli could exist.
Authorities stress checking lot numbers despite the minimal health threat.
States Affected
The recalled butter was sold in the following states:
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Vermont
Cabot Creamery told The U.S. Sun no illnesses or complaints were reported from the recalled butter.
The contamination source was swiftly pinpointed and resolved, with no other products affected.
Agri-Mark emphasized its commitment to food safety and quality control measures.
“We rigorously monitor all products for compliance,” the company stated.
Officials confirm the isolated incident poses no broader risk to consumers.
No official disposal instructions were issued, but consumers should discard the butter or return it for a refund.
This remains the safest way to handle the recalled product.
The recalled butter contains animal waste-linked bacteria, sparking contamination fears.
