Prosperity Organic Foods, Inc. has voluntarily 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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified the action as a Class II recall, a category reserved for products that are unlikely to cause lasting harm but could trigger temporary or reversible health effects.
What the Recall Covers
The affected product is the 8-ounce package of Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter. According to the FDA notice, the recalled cases were shipped to retailers across 10 states: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. Consumers in these states who purchased the product should check their packaging carefully, since the recall applies to a specific lot rather than the entire product line.
How to Identify the Product
Shoppers can confirm whether their butter is part of the recall by checking several identifiers printed on the packaging:
- UPC: 857554005773
- Lot number on primary SBS packaging: 07871
- Lot number on secondary corrugate packaging: 1007871
- Best-by date: 11/5/26
Only units matching these details fall under the recall notice.
What Consumers Should Do
Anyone who has purchased this specific lot is advised not to eat it. E. coli contamination can cause foodborne illness, and exposure to mold or yeast byproducts may trigger adverse reactions in some people, particularly those with weakened immune systems, young children or older adults. The FDA recommends discarding the product rather than attempting to salvage it, since contamination is not always visible or detectable by smell.
Households that had the butter in their kitchen should also clean and sanitize any surfaces, containers, utensils or equipment that came into contact with it. Washing with hot, soapy water, following standard FDA food-safety guidance, is recommended to reduce the risk of cross-contamination affecting other food items.
Why Class II Status Matters
The FDA's classification system helps the public gauge relative risk. A Class II designation indicates the agency does not expect permanent injury, but it does not rule out short-term illness such as gastrointestinal symptoms linked to E. coli exposure or reactions tied to mold and yeast. Consumers with questions about symptoms after possible exposure should consult a healthcare provider rather than self-diagnose, and should report any adverse reactions to the FDA's MedWatch program, which tracks safety signals tied to recalled food products.