Cabot Creamery has recalled 1,700 pounds of its Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter across seven states due to elevated coliform bacteria levels discovered during routine testing.
At a Glance
- Agri-Mark, Cabot Creamery’s parent company, recalled 8oz packages of Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter due to elevated coliform bacteria levels
- Affected products have best buy date 09/09/25, Lot: 090925-055, Item #: 2038, UPC: 0 78354 62038 0
- The recall impacts Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Arkansas
- FDA classified this as a Class III recall, indicating low health risk
- Consumers should return affected products to the store or dispose of them
Details of the Recall
Cabot Creamery’s parent company, Agri-Mark, initiated a recall on March 26, 2025, following internal testing that revealed elevated levels of coliform bacteria in its Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter. The recall affects approximately 189 cases, or 1,700 pounds, of the product distributed across seven northeastern states and Arkansas. The affected butter is packaged as two 4-ounce sticks in an 8-ounce package and can be identified by checking for the best buy date 09/09/25, Lot: 090925-055, Item #: 2038, and UPC code 0 78354 62038 0.
Company representatives have indicated that most of the affected products were recovered before reaching consumers, but approximately 17 packages were sold in Vermont. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled butter. The FDA has classified this as a Class III recall, which is their lowest level of risk, indicating that consumption of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Understanding Coliform Bacteria
Coliform bacteria are commonly found in animal and human waste, as well as in plant material and soil. While most coliforms do not directly cause illness, their presence in food products can indicate unsanitary conditions during manufacturing or potential fecal contamination. Some types of coliform bacteria, such as certain strains of E. coli, can lead to serious illness, although the FDA’s Class III classification suggests this is not a major concern with this particular recall.
“Cabot Creamery butter parent company Agri-Mark is recalling more than 1,700 pounds of a butter product over concerns that it could be contaminated with coliform, a type of fecal bacteria,” said Agri-Mark.
The recall was initiated after routine internal testing detected elevated levels of the bacteria, demonstrating the effectiveness of Cabot’s quality control systems. Agri-Mark has stated that they have identified the cause of the contamination and have already taken appropriate internal actions to address it, emphasizing that no other products were affected by this issue.
Consumer Guidance
Consumers who have purchased Cabot’s Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter should check their product for the specific identification codes associated with the recall. Those who find they have purchased the affected butter should either return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund or dispose of it. The company has established a consumer relations line for those who may have questions or concerns about the recall.
“If you purchased this butter, the safest thing to do is return it to the store where you bought it or dispose of it,” said a spokesperson for Cabot Creamery.
While the recall may cause inconvenience for some consumers, it underscores Cabot Creamery’s commitment to food safety and quality control. Agri-Mark has emphasized their dedication to maintaining high standards, with a company spokesperson stating that they are taking every necessary step to ensure their products meet those standards. This proactive approach to addressing even low-risk quality issues demonstrates the company’s focus on consumer safety and maintaining trust in their brand.
