Shoppers in 10 states are being urged to return a plant-based butter over concerns about E. coli, yeast, and mold contamination.
Here's what to know
According to LiveNow, the Class II recall affects European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter from Miyoko's Creamery, and customers are advised to stop using the product.
Boise, Idaho-based Prosperity Organic Foods, Inc. recalled 1,304 cases of the butter in 8-ounce packages, according to the Food and Drug Administration's recall notice.
The distribution area included Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Wisconsin.
The agency cited E. coli, yeast, and mold as the reasons for recalling the butter.
More background
In the FDA's recall system, Class II means "a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."
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The notice does not establish whether oversight, supply-chain practices, or inconsistent safety standards in industrial food production contributed to the contamination concerns.
What can be done?
Customers with recalled Miyoko's butter should stop using it and return it to the store for a refund, according to LiveNow.
The FDA lists secondary packaging on corrugate case with Lot number 1007871 and a best-by date of Nov. 5, 2026, while Lot number and best-by on SBS carton are 07871 and Nov. 5.
The agency didn't provide any additional identifying information, per LiveNow, so for extra caution, discard any of the product.
Where can I learn more?
These stories provide examples of other foods that have been recalled over contamination concerns.
• So Delicious recalled Salted Caramel Cluster pints nationwide over small stones and hard objects.
• In New York, a possible ink contamination warning accompanied a tofu recall exceeding 10,000 cases.
• Lidl shoppers in 10 states were urged to discard potentially Listeria-contaminated gelato after testing.
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