FDA recalls plant-based Miyoko butter due to E.coli, mold and yeast
Key Points:
- Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter has been voluntarily recalled in ten states due to contamination with E. coli, yeast, and mold, posing a moderate health risk classified as Class II by the FDA.
- The recall affects 1,304 cases (7,824 individual units) of the organic, cashew milk-based butter with lot number 1007871 and a best-by date of November 5, 2026.
- The product was sold in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, and consumers are advised to discard or return the butter for a full refund.
- No illnesses have been reported so far, but E. coli infection symptoms can include severe stomach issues and, in vulnerable populations, life-threatening complications like hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
- Miyoko’s Creamery emphasizes its vegan and allergen-free product profile, and consumers with questions can contact the FDA hotline at 1-888-463-6332.