Cabot Creamery Butter Recalled Due to Elevated Coliform Levels
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of 189 cases—approximately 1,701 pounds—of Cabot Creamery Extra Creamy Premium Butter due to elevated levels of coliform bacteria. Produced by Agri-Mark Inc. in Westfield, Vermont, the butter was initially recalled on March 26 and officially classified by the FDA as a Class III recall on April 8. A Class III recall means the product is not likely to cause adverse health effects if consumed.
How to Identify the Recalled Product
The affected butter was distributed to retailers in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. If you have Cabot Creamery butter at home, check for the following details:
- Product: Cabot Creamery 8-ounce Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted (two 4-ounce sticks in a cardboard package)
- UPC: 0 78354 62038 0
- Lot Number: 090925-055
- Item Number: 2038
- Best By Date: September 9, 2025
The presence of coliform bacteria, commonly found in soil, plants, and the intestines of humans and animals, can indicate unsanitary conditions and potential contamination. While coliform itself typically doesn’t cause illness, its presence may signal the risk of harmful bacteria like E. coli.
What You Should Do
Although E. coli has not been detected, the butter may still pose a risk. If you purchased this product, do not consume it. Instead, dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
