Popular Butter RECALLED – Check Now!

Cabot Creamery has voluntarily recalled thousands of pounds of their premium butter due to coliform bacteria concerns, but the company has already recovered nearly all of the potentially contaminated product before it reached consumers.

At a Glance

  • Cabot Creamery recalled 1,700 pounds of Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter due to elevated coliform bacteria levels
  • The affected product has lot code 090925-055 and a best-by date of September 9, 2025
  • 99.5% of the recalled butter was recovered before consumer sale, with only 17 retail packages sold in Vermont
  • The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, indicating low probability of health issues
  • No illnesses or complaints have been reported related to this recall

Recall Details and Distribution

Cabot Creamery has initiated a voluntary recall for a specific lot of its Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter after detecting elevated levels of coliform bacteria during routine testing. The recall impacts approximately 1,700 pounds of butter across 189 cases that were distributed to seven states: Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Arkansas. The affected butter comes in 8-ounce packages containing two 4-ounce sticks in cardboard shells.

Consumers can identify the potentially contaminated product by checking for the lot number 090925-055, best-by date of September 9, 2025, item number 2038, and UPC code 0 78354 62038 0. According to company statements, Agri-Mark, Cabot Creamery’s parent company, has already recovered almost all of the recalled product, significantly limiting potential consumer exposure. The company has not specified where in the production process the contamination might have occurred. 

Health Implications and Company Response

The recall was triggered after testing revealed elevated levels of coliform bacteria, which could potentially indicate fecal contamination at some point in the production process. While this sounds alarming, the Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class III recall, which is the lowest risk category. This designation is specifically “reserved for products that are not likely to cause adverse health consequences,” according to the FDA.

“Coliform is a generic term for Gram-negative bacteria that are frequently found in the intestine,” explains Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green. “Finding them would often suggest recent fecal contamination at some point along the production pipeline.” 

Agri-Mark has been proactive in addressing the situation, with a company representative stating: “Agri-Mark has identified the cause and has taken the appropriate internal actions to address it. No other products were affected.” 

The company also confirmed that “99.5% of the product was recovered before reaching consumers,” with only 17 retail packages (8.5 pounds) having been sold to consumers in Vermont. 

Consumer Guidance and Industry Perspective

For the small number of consumers who may have purchased the affected butter, Cabot Creamery advises them to discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions or concerns can contact Agri-Mark directly via email or phone. No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported in connection with this recall, which further supports the low-risk classification provided by the FDA. 

While recalls of this nature can sometimes lead to class action lawsuits, there is currently no indication of legal action against Cabot Creamery or Agri-Mark. The company’s swift response in recovering nearly all affected product before consumer purchase demonstrates effective quality control systems and commitment to consumer safety. This recall does not impact any other Cabot Creamery products, which remain available for consumer purchase.

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