Federal regulators have assigned a Class II risk classification to a September recall of Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, citing possible contamination with yeast, mold and E. coli. Prosperity Organic Foods Inc., the product's manufacturer, voluntarily pulled more than 1,300 cases-roughly 7,824 individual 8-ounce units-from distribution across ten states.
What Triggered the Recall
According to an FDA enforcement report, the recall was initiated on Sept. 11 for 8-ounce packages of the plant-based butter alternative bearing a best-by date of Nov. 5, 2026, and UPC 857554005773. The affected units, wrapped in wax paper inside SBS cartons with lot number 07871, were packed six to a corrugated shipping case under lot number 1007871. The FDA finalized its Class II classification on Oct. 23, more than a month after the recall began.
Class II status means exposure to the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, or carries only a remote chance of more serious harm. It is a middle-tier designation-less severe than a Class I recall, which applies to situations with reasonable probability of serious injury or death.
Where the Product Was Sold and Health Risks
The recalled butter reached retailers in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. The FDA has not specified which strain of E. coli may have been present. Some strains, including Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, can cause serious illness such as hemolytic uremic syndrome, a form of kidney failure, along with potential long-term complications like high blood pressure or neurological problems. Children under five, older adults and people with compromised immune systems face higher risk of severe outcomes. Common symptoms include stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting.
What Consumers Should Do
Although the enforcement report does not spell out specific consumer instructions, standard FDA guidance for recalls of this kind recommends discarding the product or returning it to the point of purchase, then sanitizing any surfaces it may have touched and washing hands thoroughly. Anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with E. coli infection is encouraged to consult a healthcare provider. PEOPLE reported reaching out to Miyoko's Creamery for comment but had not received a response at the time of publication.
Part of a Broader Pattern
This recall follows a separate Oct. 15 recall by Family Farmstead Dairy, which pulled a lot of its Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese after tests detected two strains of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in samples from Maryland. That company reported no associated illnesses and said it was working to identify the source of contamination. Together, the two incidents underscore ongoing FDA scrutiny of dairy and plant-based dairy alternatives for microbial safety risks.