Butter Recalled Due to Potential Fecal Contamination—Here’s What to Know

Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

“Key Takeaways“

Cabot Creamery butter with sea salt is being recalled.
The recalled butter contains “elevated levels of coliform,” a bacteria found in feces.
The butter was sold in seven states and may be in consumers’ refrigerators.

There’s an active recall on approximately 1,701 pounds of butter sold in seven states, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This is due to the butter containing “elevated levels of coliform,” which is a bacteria found in human and animal feces.

The product affected is 8-ounce packages of Cabot Creamery Premium Butter, Sea Salted. The butter was packaged as two 4-ounce sticks in cardboard shells and have a UPC of “0 78354 62038 0” printed on the packaging. The recalled butter also has a best-by date of September 9, 2025, and lot numbers “090925-055” and “2038.” The Cabot-branded butter was sold at grocery stores in the following states: Arkansas, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.

Check your refrigerator immediately for this dairy product. If your butter matches the recall information, dispose of it or return to your place of purchase for a possible refund.

This recall was classified as a Class III recall, meaning that consuming the butter is “not likely to cause adverse health consequences.” However, the high presence of coliform bacteria notes a potential fecal contamination. Fecal coliform can cause stomach pains, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal illnesses, and it may cause common foodborne diseases like E. coli. If you are showing signs of sickness after eating the recalled butter, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

For questions about this recall, contact the FDA by calling 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

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