Prosperity Organic Foods has recalled its Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter after the product was flagged in an FDA enforcement report as a Class II recall. The 8-ounce cartons reached retailers in nine states, including Connecticut and New Hampshire, prompting officials to urge shoppers to check their refrigerators and freezers.
What the recall covers
The affected product is an 8-ounce package of plant-based butter bearing UPC 857554005773. It is sold wrapped in wax paper inside a carton, shipped to stores in corrugated cases of six units, and meant to be kept refrigerated or frozen. According to the FDA's recall guidance, Prosperity Organic Foods, based in Boise, Idaho, notified distributors of the recall by email on Sept. 11.
Beyond Connecticut and New Hampshire, the butter was distributed to retailers in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey and Wisconsin. Consumers in any of these states who purchased the product are advised to check package labeling against the identified UPC code.
Understanding a Class II recall
The FDA classifies recalls by severity. A Class II designation, the second-highest tier, applies to products that could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or where the chance of serious harm is considered remote. This places the Miyoko's Creamery recall below the most urgent Class I category, which is reserved for situations with a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Notably, the federal enforcement report reviewed for this story does not specify the exact cause of the recall, such as contamination, mislabeling or an allergen concern, and it does not indicate whether any illnesses or complaints have been linked to the product so far.
What shoppers should do
Consumers who have purchased the identified 8-ounce Miyoko's Creamery butter are encouraged to check the UPC code on the packaging before use. As is standard practice during food recalls, shoppers who have the product can typically return it to the retailer where it was purchased or dispose of it, and should avoid consuming it until more information is available.
- Check the UPC code: 857554005773
- Confirm the package is the 8-ounce European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter
- Contact the retailer or Prosperity Organic Foods for further guidance if needed
Because the FDA report does not yet detail the underlying cause, consumers with questions about safety risks should rely on official updates from the FDA or the manufacturer rather than assumptions about the nature of the hazard.