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Cabot Butter Recall Due to Fecal Contamination Risk

By aimee yang
Cabot Butter Recall Due to Fecal Contamination Risk

Cabot Creamery is recalling over 1,700 pounds of butter in seven states. This is because tests showed high levels of coliform bacteria. These bacteria can come from animal and human waste, say U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials.

The company, located in Waitsfield, Vermont, is recalling 189 cases of eight-ounce sea-salted Extra Creamy Premium Butter. They found the bacteria during product testing. The affected butter was sent to stores in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. The packages are marked with a best-by date of September 9, 2025, and lot number 090925-055.

Only 17 packages, or 34 sticks, of this butter were sold, and all were in Vermont. No other Cabot products are affected by this recall.

The FDA said this recall is a Class III, which means it is a low health risk. There have been no reported health issues from this butter. The best choice for consumers is to throw away any recalled butter. If you have questions, check with the store where you bought it.

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Accent

Recalling/rɪˈkɔː.lɪŋ/verb
To request the return of a product due to safety concerns.

Coliform/ˈkoʊ.lɪ.fɔːrm/noun
A type of bacteria commonly found in the environment often indicating contamination.

Affected/əˈfɛk.tɪd/adjective
Having experienced an effect typically in a negative way.

Packages/ˈpækɪdʒɪz/noun
Containers for products usually marked with information regarding contents and safety.

Health/hɛlθ/noun
The state of being free from illness or injury.

Consumer/kənˈsuː.mər/noun
A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.
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How much do you know?

Which state is Cabot Creamery located in?
Vermont
Maine
New Hampshire
Connecticut
How many pounds of butter is Cabot Creamery recalling?
1,700
1,200
2,000
1,500
What do FDA officials say the high levels of coliform bacteria in the butter can come from?
Animal and human waste
Chemicals
Processed food
Natural soil
How many states were affected by the recall?
7
5
3
10
What is the best-by date on the affected butter packages?
September 9, 2025
October 12, 2025
August 30, 2025
July 4, 2025
How many sticks of the recalled butter were sold in Vermont?
34
20
50
10
The affected butter was sent to stores in Massachusetts.
Both animal and human waste can cause coliform bacteria contamination.
All Cabot products are being recalled due to high levels of coliform bacteria.
There have been reported health issues from the consumption of the affected butter.
The best option for consumers is to continue using the recalled butter.
The lot number of the recalled butter is 090925-055.
The FDA categorized the recall as a Class health risk.
The best choice for consumers is to away any recalled butter.
The affected butter was sent to stores in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and .
The lot number of the affected packages is 025-055.
Cabot Creamery found the coliform bacteria during testing.
The affected butter packages are marked with a best-by date of September , 2025.
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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
Recalling/rɪˈkɔː.lɪŋ/verb
To request the return of a product due to safety concerns.
Coliform/ˈkoʊ.lɪ.fɔːrm/noun
A type of bacteria commonly found in the environment often indicating contamination.
Affected/əˈfɛk.tɪd/adjective
Having experienced an effect typically in a negative way.
Packages/ˈpækɪdʒɪz/noun
Containers for products usually marked with information regarding contents and safety.
Health/hɛlθ/noun
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Consumer/kənˈsuː.mər/noun
A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

Which state is Cabot Creamery located in?
Vermont
Maine
New Hampshire
Connecticut
How many pounds of butter is Cabot Creamery recalling?
1,700
1,200
2,000
1,500
What do FDA officials say the high levels of coliform bacteria in the butter can come from?
Animal and human waste
Chemicals
Processed food
Natural soil
How many states were affected by the recall?
7
5
3
10
What is the best-by date on the affected butter packages?
September 9, 2025
October 12, 2025
August 30, 2025
July 4, 2025
How many sticks of the recalled butter were sold in Vermont?
34
20
50
10
The affected butter was sent to stores in Massachusetts.
Both animal and human waste can cause coliform bacteria contamination.
All Cabot products are being recalled due to high levels of coliform bacteria.
There have been reported health issues from the consumption of the affected butter.
The best option for consumers is to continue using the recalled butter.
The lot number of the recalled butter is 090925-055.
The FDA categorized the recall as a Class health risk.
The best choice for consumers is to away any recalled butter.
The affected butter was sent to stores in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and .
The lot number of the affected packages is 025-055.
Cabot Creamery found the coliform bacteria during testing.
The affected butter packages are marked with a best-by date of September , 2025.
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