Cabot creamery has initiated a voluntary recall of 189 cases of its 8-ounce extra creamy premium sea salted butter due to contamination with coliform bacteria, which can indicate the presence of fecal matter. The recall was made on March 26, 2025 by Agri-Mark Inc. which is the parent company of Cabot Creamery. The routine quality testing revealed high levels of coliform bacteria in a particular batch of butter which led to the immediate recall to prevent potential health risks. The butter was distributed to Arkansas, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
According to the Food and Drug Administration of the United States of America (FDA), it is classified as the lowest level of recall, Class III. This means that it is not likely to cause health problems in people.
Report has it that the company had recovered 99.5% of the distributed products before it was sold to consumers. In fact, only 17 packs had been sold to consumers.
How to identify the affected product
Just so that consumers may be able to identify the affected product without fail, they are advised to look out for the following details to identify the recalled butter:
- Product name: Cabot Creamery Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter.
- Package size: 8 ounces (two 4-ounce sticks).
- Lot code: 0909525-055
- Item number: 2038
- UPC: 0 78354 62038 0
- best -by Date: September 9, 2025.
Approximately 1,700 pounds of this butter were distributed in 189 cases across the states.
Company’s response for consumers guidance
Agric-Mark Inc stated that the source of contamination had been identified and that corrective measures have been implemented to prevent future occurrences. They also assured consumers that no other Cabot Creamery products were affected by this recall.
Consumers who had purchased the butter are advised to:
- Dispose the product to prevent any risk of illness.
- Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Contact Cabot Creamery if there is need for any further assistance or questions regarding the recall.
Coliform bacteria are found in the environment and in the feces of all warm-blooded animals and humans. The bacteria likely will not cause illness but could indicate the presence of disease-causing germs. However, as a means of precaution, consumers are urged not to consume the affected butter. Agri-Mark officials said that they have “taken the appropriate internal actions to address” the cause.
