Cabot Creamery Butter Recalled in 7 States Over Bacteria Concerns

A popular brand of butter is being recalled in seven states over contamination fears, according to a report from the Food and Drug Administration.

On March 26, Agri-Mark, Inc., voluntarily recalled about 1,700 pounds of Cabot Creamery butter due to elevated levels of coliform bacteria, a large group of bacteria that could indicate fecal contamination.

The FDA gave the recall the lowest risk level on April 8. However, consumers may still want to discard the recalled butter to err on the side of caution.

Yes. The recall affects 189 cases—weighing 1,701 pounds—of Cabot Creamery’s Extra Creamy Premium Butter.

The recalled butter can be identified by the information below:

• Product Description: Cabot Creamery Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted
• Size: 8 oz. (two 4 oz. sticks)
• Best-By Date: Sept. 9, 2025
• UPC: 0 78354 62038 0
• Lot Code: 090925-055
• Item Number: 2038

The recalled butter is being pulled from store shelves in the following states:

• Vermont
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• Maine
• Connecticut
• New Hampshire
• Arkansas

The FDA said the recalled butter is contaminated with elevated levels of coliform bacteria, giving the recall a class III risk level.

Coliform bacteria are found in human and animal waste, so water supplies are commonly tested for coliform to check for fecal contamination. Most types of coliform bacteria do not harm humans, but they are used as an indicator of other disease-causing pathogens.

However, rare strains of E. coli—a type of coliform bacteria—can cause serious illness.

With a class III risk level, the recalled butter is “not likely to cause adverse health consequences,” according to the FDA. The agency’s recall report also did not provide specific instructions for consumers who have the butter.

That said, the safest option is not to consume the recalled butter and to return it to the store or throw it away.