Agri-Mark, the parent company of Cabot Creamery, issued a voluntary recall for a single lot of Cabot Creamery premium butter due to elevated levels of coliform bacteria. The recall affected only 17 packages of the product, all of which were sold in Vermont. The FDA classified the recall as Class III, indicating it is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. Agri-Mark successfully recovered 99.5% of the recalled product before it was sold, and no complaints or illnesses have been reported.
Despite the low risk to consumers, the recall quickly garnered national attention, with headlines in the New York Times and Fox News. Agri-Mark criticized some news reports for misrepresenting the severity of the recall. Coliform bacteria are common in soil, plants, and the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. The specific type of coliform found in the butter was not specified in the FDA’s report. The recall was initiated by Agri-Mark on March 26 and classified by the FDA on April 8.
Consumers who purchased the affected butter should check for specific expiration dates, codes, and time stamps listed on the packaging. The products should be disposed of or returned to the store where they were purchased. Agri-Mark reassured consumers that only a small number of packages were affected and that no other products were at risk.
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