Federal regulators have flagged a plant-based butter sold in ten states for possible contamination with yeast, mold and E. coli. The Miyoko's Creamery product was first recalled on Sept. 11, and on Oct. 23 the Food and Drug Administration placed the action in Class II, its second-highest risk category. Shoppers who bought the butter in the affected states should check their refrigerators and freezers before using it.
How the Recall Was Classified
The FDA uses three classes to rank recalls. Class II covers products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects and where serious harm is unlikely. The agency's classification means the butter is not expected to cause permanent health problems, though contamination with E. coli and mold is still a reason to avoid eating it. The FDA has not published specific consumer instructions beyond the general recall notice.
Which Packages Are Affected
The recalled butter was distributed by Prosperity Organic Foods Inc. Its product name is Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, sold in 8-ounce (227-gram) units with UPC 857554005773, lot number 07871 and a best-by date of Nov. 5, 2026. Units shipped in six-pack cases labeled Miyoko's Creamery Organic European Style Plant Milk Butter carry lot number 1007871 and the same best-by date. The recall covers 1,304 cases, or 7,824 individual products, sold in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Wisconsin.
What to Do If You Have It
Compare the product name, UPC, lot number and best-by date on your package with the details above. If they match, stop using the butter. Because the recall is classified as Class II and no specific disposal guidance has been issued, the safest course is to throw the product away or return it to the store where you bought it. Anyone who has eaten the butter and feels unwell should contact a health care provider and mention the recall.