Plant-based butter recalled over yeast, mold, E. coli concerns

More than 1,300 cases of Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter have been recalled over potential yeast, mold, and E. coli contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Prosperity Organic Foods, Inc., the Boise, Idaho-based maker of the plant-based butter, initiated the recall on Sept. 11, according to the FDA's enforcement report. The agency classified it as Class II on Oct. 23, meaning exposure to the product could cause "temporary or medically reversible" health effects, while the probability of serious harm is considered remote.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.

The affected vegan butter was distributed to grocery stores in 10 states, including New Hampshire, the FDA said. Consumers who purchased the product should not eat it and should return it to the store for a full refund.

In response to a comment on its Facebook page, Miyoko's Creamery said the recall was limited to a specific lot of the product.

"We voluntarily recalled a specific lot of European Style Salted Butter after testing identified a potential food-safety concern," the company wrote. "The action is limited to the identified product and lot, and we worked with our retail partners and regulatory authorities to remove affected product."

The salted butter is the company's "best-selling, most-awarded product," and is made from organic cashew milk, according to the Miyoko's Creamery website.

"We know how much people care about Miyoko's and these products," the company continued. "We're committed to earning that trust through transparency, product quality and what we put on shelves every day."

Which Miyoko’s Creamery butter is recalled?

The recall covers 1,304 packages of Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter. Consumers can identify the affected product using the following information:

• Product: European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter
• Package size: 8 ounces
• UPC: 857554005773
• Lot code: 1007871
• Best-by date: Nov. 5, 2026

The FDA's enforcement report lists lot code 07871 on the product’s primary packaging and 1007871 on the outer case.

Market Basket first notified customers in September that the plant-based butter had high yeast levels that did not meet quality standards. The retailer later updated the notice to warn that the product also could potentially contain E. coli. The FDA's enforcement report lists yeast, mold, and E. coli as reasons for the recall.

Where was the recalled butter sold?

According to the FDA, the product was distributed in the following states:

• Connecticut
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Maryland
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• Wisconsin

What are E. coli symptoms?

E. coli infections can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and vomiting, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms can begin several days after exposure.

Some strains can cause bloody diarrhea and serious complications, including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a potentially life-threatening condition that can lead to kidney failure. Young children and older adults are particularly vulnerable to severe illness, according to the CDC.

What should consumers do with the recalled butter?

Consumers should not eat the recalled product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For questions about the recall, consumers can contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.