Cabot Creamery Butter Recall Over Fecal Contamination Concerns
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A widespread Cabot Creamery Butter Recall has been issued after tests found elevated levels of coliform bacteria, a potential indicator of fecal contamination. The recall involves more than 1,700 pounds of butter distributed across seven U.S. states, according to FDA recall documents.
The affected product is Cabot’s 8oz Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted, which comes in packages containing two 4-ounce sticks. Only 17 packages reached store shelves, with the majority being recovered before consumer distribution. Still, health officials urge awareness and precaution.
Which States Are Affected? | Dairy Butter Recall
Consumers in the following states should check their purchases:
- Vermont
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Connecticut
- Arkansas
Cabot confirmed that 99.5% of the butter was retrieved, but a small amount may have been sold at retail in Vermont.
How to Identify the Recalled Butter
Look for the following markings:
- Best By: 09/09/25
- Lot Number: 090925-055
- Item #: 2038
- UPC: 0 78354 62038 0
These labels appear on cardboard packages housing the two sticks of butter. If your butter matches this description, do not consume it.
What Is Coliform Bacteria and Why It Matters
According to the Washington State Department of Health, coliform bacteria is often found in the feces of mammals. While not usually harmful on its own, its presence suggests that harmful pathogens like E. coli could also be present.
In this case, no reports of illness have been linked to the butter, and the FDA has issued a Class III recall, meaning the health risk is low. Still, the recommendation remains to discard or return the product as a safety measure.
What Should You Do Next?
If you’ve purchased the recalled butter:
- Check the UPC and lot number.
- Return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund, or safely discard it.
- Visit the Cabot Creamery website or contact customer service for more support.
Agri-Mark, Cabot’s parent company, states that the issue was quickly identified and contained. No other Cabot products are affected.
Final Thoughts
This Cabot Creamery Butter Recall serves as a critical reminder about food safety vigilance—even with brands trusted for generations. While the risk to consumers is low, transparency and rapid action from companies and regulatory agencies are essential to public health.
Stay informed about food recalls and always check product labels regularly.
For further updates, refer to the FDA Food Recall Database or follow health alerts through trusted outlets like USA TODAY Health News.
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