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.
Vocabulary List:
- 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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