Prosperity Organic Foods, Inc., based in Boise, Idaho, has recalled 1,304 cases of Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter after testing raised concerns about yeast, mold and E. coli contamination. The affected product reached stores in New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Hampshire and Wisconsin, according to the FDA recall notice.
What Triggered the Recall
The FDA listed the action as a Class II recall, a category reserved for situations where exposure to a product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, rather than a more severe or life-threatening risk. The notice specifies contamination from yeast, mold and E. coli bacteria, though it does not detail how the contamination was discovered or whether any illnesses have been reported in connection with the product.
How to Identify Affected Packages
The recalled butter comes in six-packs and can be identified using the following details:
- UPC: 857554005773
- Lot number and best-by date on the SBS carton: 07871, 11/5/26
- Lot number and best-by date on the corrugated shipping case: 1007871, 11/5/26
Consumers who purchased this specific lot in any of the listed states should check their packaging against these identifiers before using the product.
What Consumers Should Do
Federal recall guidance generally advises consumers not to consume a recalled food product and instead to return it to the place of purchase for a refund or to discard it according to the retailer's or manufacturer's instructions. Those who have eaten the product and experience symptoms such as digestive discomfort should use standard judgment about seeking medical guidance, since the notice does not specify particular symptoms tied to this recall. Shoppers with questions about a specific purchase can check product packaging against the lot numbers above or contact the retailer where the item was bought for further guidance.
Context on Class II Recalls
The FDA's classification system ranks recalls by severity: Class I involves a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death, Class II involves effects that are temporary or medically reversible, and Class III involves products unlikely to cause adverse health effects. This recall falls into the middle tier, meaning regulators have determined the contamination poses a real but limited health risk under current evidence.