Butter Recall in 7 States Over Possible Contamination Risk

Cabot Creamery is recalling about 1,700 pounds of its Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter because tests found high levels of coliform bacteria, which can signal possible fecal contamination.

Why This Matters

Coliform bacteria are commonly found in soil, water, and animal waste. While these bacteria themselves are not always harmful, their presence in food suggests there might have been hygiene problems during production. This raises the risk that more dangerous bacteria like E. coli or salmonella could be in the product.

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These bacteria can cause serious illness. E. coli can lead to stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting, sometimes resulting in kidney failure, especially in young children and elderly people. Salmonella often causes fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, and can require hospital care in severe cases.

Dairy products are a common source of such infections, so quick recalls are important to keep people safe.

What You Need to Know

• The recall started on March 26, announced by the FDA.
• The recalled butter comes in cardboard boxes containing two 4-ounce sticks.
• It has a best-by date of September 9, 2025, lot number 090925-055, and UPC 0 78354 62038 0.
• This butter was sold in stores across Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Arkansas.
• A total of 189 cases are being pulled from shelves, with only 17 packages sold at retail (all in Vermont).
• The FDA classified this recall as Class III, meaning the risk of serious harm is low.

Expert Opinions

Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green from University College London explained that coliform bacteria usually indicate recent fecal contamination somewhere in the production process. Depending on how much contaminated butter someone eats and their overall health, symptoms could range from mild food poisoning to serious infections.

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Jeremy Nicholson, a professor of biological chemistry, said that the risk depends on factors like how contaminated the butter is, the type of bacteria, the amount eaten, and the person’s vulnerability.

What’s Next?

The recall is ongoing. Agri-Mark, Cabot Creamery’s parent company, has identified the cause and taken steps to fix the problem. They say no other products are affected.

If you bought this butter and have concerns, contact Cabot Creamery at info@cabotcreamery.com or call 1-888-792-2268.

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