Dairy firm RECALLS butter over potential fecal bacteria contamination

By ramontomeydw // 2025-04-15

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Cabot Creamery (owned by Agri-Mark) recalled roughly 1,700 pounds of its Extra Creamy Premium Butter Sea Salted due to elevated coliform bacteria levels, a potential indicator of fecal contamination. Only 8.5 pounds reached consumers in Vermont.
The FDA deemed the recall low-risk, with no reported illnesses. The affected lot (best-by Sept. 9, 2025, Lot #090925-055, UPC 0-78354-62038-0) was distributed in seven states.
While often harmless, coliform can signal unsanitary conditions and may include harmful pathogens like E. coli, posing risks (e.g., diarrhea, fever) to vulnerable groups.
Agri-Mark emphasized the recall was precautionary, addressing the issue internally and ensuring no other products were affected, while criticizing media for overstating the threat.
The recall highlights the delicate balance companies face in managing food safety transparency without inciting undue alarm, as even minor incidents can erode consumer trust in an era of heightened scrutiny.

A major butter producer has issued a voluntary recall after elevated levels of coliform bacteria – a potential indicator of fecal contamination – were detected in one of its products. Cabot Creamery, owned by Agri-Mark, pulled roughly 1,700 pounds of its Extra Creamy Premium Butter Sea Salted from shelves in seven states following internal testing. According to the company, the recall affects a single production lot. Nearly all of the butter – 99.5 percent – was intercepted before reaching consumers, with only 17 packages totaling 8.5 pounds sold in Vermont. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall as low-risk. While no illnesses have been reported, the incident underscores persistent food safety concerns and the delicate balance companies face between caution and overreaction. The recalled butter was distributed in seven states – Arkansas, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. The butter was sold in eight-ounce packages containing two sticks of four ounces each. Consumers can identify the affected product by the following details:

Best-by date of Sept. 9, 2025
Lot code 090925-055
UPC 0-78354-62038-0

Precaution or public health alarm?

The presence of coliform bacteria, often linked to unsanitary conditions, has raised eyebrows. While common in the environment, these bacteria can signal fecal contamination and the possible presence of harmful pathogens such as Escherichia coli. Though most coliform strains are harmless, some can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea, cramps and fever. Vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals face higher risks. Agri-Mark defended its actions in a statement issued on its website. It emphasized its commitment to food safety and clarifying that the recall was conducted proactively. "We identified the issue, addressed it internally and ensured no other products were affected," the company said. (Related: Costco forced to recall almost 80,000 pounds of butter after label fails to mention it contains MILK, proving the FDA is a terrorist organization that destroys the food supply.) It also insisted that the recall was a precaution rather than an emergency. Recalls such as the one by Agri-Mark highlight how swiftly food safety lapses can tarnish a brand's reputation – especially when contamination fears arise. Public confidence is fragile and even low-risk recalls can trigger consumer skepticism, given frequent high-profile outbreaks in recent years. For now, the FDA and Agri-Mark maintain that the health risk remains minimal. But the recall serves as a reminder that in an era of heightened food safety scrutiny, companies must navigate recalls with transparency – balancing prudence against undue alarm – while consumers remain wary of potential hazards hiding in everyday staples. Head over to CleanFoodWatch.com for more similar stories. Watch this video about how to make your own butter. This video is from the Local Prepper channel on Brighteon.com.

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