A butter recall is trending across the U.S. after the Food and Drug Administration classified a recall of Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter. The vegan butter was pulled from stores in 10 states over concerns about yeast, mold and possible E. coli contamination.
Here's what you need to know, including how to check whether the butter in your fridge is affected.
Which Butter Is Being Recalled?
The recall covers one product:
- Product: Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, 8 oz.
- UPC: 857554005773
- Lot number: 07871
- Best-by date: 11/5/2026
The recall was initiated on September 11, 2026, by Prosperity Organic Foods Inc., the company behind the Miyoko's brand. Products with a different lot number or best-by date are not part of this recall.
States Where the Butter Was Sold
The recalled butter was distributed in 10 states:
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Maryland
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- Wisconsin
Why Was the Butter Recalled?
According to the FDA's enforcement report, the recall was issued over concerns about "yeast, mold, and E. coli." The grocery chain Market Basket first cited high yeast results on September 3, and on September 17 said the product could potentially contain E. coli.
On October 23, 2026, the FDA gave the recall a Class II designation. That means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, while the chance of serious health consequences is considered remote.
No illnesses linked to the product have been reported.
What the Company Says
Miyoko's said it pulled "a very small number of products." In a comment on Facebook, the company said the affected items had been fully removed from store shelves. As of the latest reports, it had not posted a formal recall notice on its website.
What Should You Do?
If you bought Miyoko's plant butter in one of the affected states, check the label for the UPC, lot number and best-by date listed above.
- Don't eat it if it matches. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it.
- Watch for symptoms if you already ate it. E. coli symptoms often appear three to four days after exposure and can include stomach cramps, vomiting and bloody diarrhea.
- Call your doctor if you develop symptoms of foodborne illness.
Some molds can also trigger allergic or respiratory reactions, so anyone with mold allergies should be especially careful.
A Busy Year for Butter Recalls
This is not the first time butter has made recall headlines. Major dairy brands, including Cabot Creamery, have faced butter recalls in recent years over bacterial contamination concerns, a reminder to check recall notices regularly, especially before holiday baking season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What butter is recalled right now?
Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, 8 oz., lot 07871, best by 11/5/2026.
Is regular dairy butter part of this recall?
No. This recall covers only the Miyoko's plant-based product listed above.
Has anyone gotten sick?
No illnesses have been reported.