Skip to main content

Possible Fecal Contamination Prompts Butter Recall

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on April 13, 2025.

By Stephanie Brown HealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, April 11, 2025 -- More than 1,700 pounds of butter are being recalled due to possible contamination with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Agri-Mark Inc., a Waitsfield, Vermont, company, is voluntarily recalling 189 cases of Cabot Creamery 8-ounce premium butter made with sea salt. The recall, first issued on March 26, is ongoing and classified as Class III, the lowest level of recall. According to the FDA, a Class III recall is issued when the "use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences."

Coliform bacteria are common in the environment and in the feces of warm-blooded animals and humans, the Associated Press reported. While these bacteria themselves are usually not harmful, their presence can indicate the potential presence of disease-causing germs.

The butter was distributed in seven states: Arkansas, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Consumers should not eat or use the recalled butter, which can be identified by lot number 090925-055, item number 2038, and a best-by date of Sept. 9.

Agri-Mark has successfully identified the cause of the issue and has already implemented the necessary internal actions to resolve it. No other products were affected, and to date, no complaints of illness related to this product have been reported.

More Information

Disclaimer: Statistical data in medical articles provide general trends and do not pertain to individuals. Individual factors can vary greatly. Always seek personalized medical advice for individual healthcare decisions.

© 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

Read this next

Female PCPs Have Equal/Better Quality Outcomes Than Male PCPs

TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 -- Female primary care physicians (PCPs) in value-based payment models have equal or better quality outcomes and higher earning than their male counterparts...

Accurate Risk Prediction Model Developed for Pediatric Pneumonia

TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 -- An accurate risk prediction model has been developed for children younger than 14 years with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), according to a study...

AAP Updates Guidelines for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management

MONDAY, May 19, 2025 -- In a clinical report published online May 19 in Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics presents updated guidance for the treatment of children...

More news resources

Subscribe to our newsletter

Whatever your topic of interest, subscribe to our newsletters to get the best of Drugs.com in your inbox.