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Miyoko’s Plant-Based Butter Recalled in 10 States Over Possible E. coli, Yeast and Mold Contamination

More than 1,300 cases of Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter were recalled after the FDA classified the action as Class II on Oct. 23. No illnesses have been reported, and shoppers are told not to eat the product and to return it for a refund.

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More than 1,300 cases of Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter have been recalled over possible contamination with E. coli, yeast and mold, according to a report posted by the Food and Drug Administration and reported by USA Today.

Prosperity Organic Foods Inc., based in Boise, Idaho, started the voluntary recall on Sept. 11. The FDA classified it as Class II on Oct. 23, a level that means exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, with the chance of serious harm considered remote. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall, according to USA Today.

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How to identify the recalled packages

The recall covers 8-ounce packages of Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter. Shoppers can identify the affected product by the UPC 857554005773, the lot code 07871 on the retail carton and 1007871 on the outer case, and a best-by date of Nov. 5, 2026. The recall involves about 1,304 cases, or 7,824 individual packages.

The product was distributed in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Wisconsin.

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The recall began after the Massachusetts-based supermarket chain Market Basket notified customers of high yeast levels that did not meet quality standards, according to USA Today, citing WGRZ. The FDA enforcement report lists yeast, mold and E. coli as reasons for the recall.

What to do if you bought it

Shoppers 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.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, E. coli infections can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting, and symptoms can begin several days after exposure. Some strains can cause bloody diarrhea and serious complications, including hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney failure. Young children and older adults are more vulnerable to severe illness, according to the CDC.

Reporting based on coverage by USA Today and PrimeTimer.