Butter Recalled for Yeast, Mold and E. coli: Is Your Miyoko’s Butter Affected?

RECALL ALERT: PLANT-BASED BUTTER

Product: Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter (8 oz)

Lot number: 07871  |  UPC: 857554005773

Reason: Possible yeast, mold and E. coli

Amount: 1,304 cases

States: CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NH, NJ, WI

FDA risk level: Class II

Quick answer: Prosperity Organic Foods recalled 1,304 cases of Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter because it may contain yeast, mold and E. coli. The FDA classified it as a Class II recall. If your package is lot 07871, do not eat it.

Is My Butter Affected? Check in 3 Steps

1. Find the brand and size. Look for Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter in the 8-ounce size.
2. Check the UPC and lot number. The recalled product has UPC 857554005773 and lot number 07871.
3. Check the best-by date. The FDA report lists 11/5/2026. At least one news outlet printed November 11, so if the lot number matches, treat the product as recalled either way.

The butter is perishable and was sold in refrigerated and frozen sections, so also check your freezer.

Is Regular Dairy Butter Affected?

No. Despite the broad "butter recalled" headlines, this recall covers a plant-based (vegan) butter made by Miyoko's Creamery. It does not involve traditional dairy butter brands.

Where Was the Recalled Butter Sold?

The FDA report says the butter was distributed to ten states: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Wisconsin. Retailers that posted consumer notices include Wegmans, Sprouts, Raley's and Market Basket.

Why Was the Butter Recalled?

The FDA's notice cites yeast, mold and E. coli. Here is how the story unfolded:

• September 3: Market Basket warned customers about quality concerns after microbiological tests showed high yeast results.
• September 11: Prosperity Organic Foods, based in Boise, Idaho, voluntarily initiated the recall.
• September 17: Market Basket updated its notice to say the product may contain E. coli.
• October 23: The FDA classified the recall as Class II.

The reports reviewed for this article do not mention any illnesses linked to the product.

How Serious Is a Class II Recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of a serious health problem is considered remote. It is a lower risk level than a Class I recall, but the product should still not be eaten.

What Should I Do If I Have This Butter?

Do

• Check the lot number and UPC on your package
• Stop using the butter if it matches
• Check the store's recall page where you bought it
• Call a healthcare provider if you feel sick after eating it

Don't

• Don't eat, cook with or serve the butter
• Don't taste it to see if it "seems fine"
• Don't give it away or donate it
• Don't assume mold or E. coli would be visible or smell bad

What If I Already Ate It?

E. coli infection symptoms often begin three to four days after exposure, according to Mayo Clinic experts. They include loose stools, which may be bloody, stomach cramps and tenderness, an upset stomach and vomiting. Foods with high levels of yeast or mold can also cause illness, and the FDA notes that some molds can produce toxins called mycotoxins. The USDA adds that some molds can trigger allergic reactions and breathing problems.

If you ate the recalled butter and develop symptoms, contact your healthcare provider. This article is general information, not medical advice.

What Has Miyoko's Said?

At the time of The Healthy's report, Miyoko's had not posted a recall notice on its website. In reply to a comment on an October 26 Facebook post, the company said safety is a top priority and that it voluntarily pulled a very small number of products from shelves out of caution in early September. It said all potentially affected products have been fully removed from store shelves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What brand of butter is recalled for E. coli?

Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, in the 8-ounce size, lot number 07871.

Who issued the recall?

Prosperity Organic Foods, Inc., which is headquartered in Boise, Idaho, voluntarily initiated it on September 11.

How many cases were recalled?

1,304 cases, according to the FDA report.

Is this a Class I recall?

No. The FDA classified it as Class II, meaning the risk of serious health problems is remote but the product could cause temporary or reversible harm.

Is the butter still on store shelves?

According to a statement from Miyoko's, all potentially affected products have been removed from shelves. Still, check your fridge and freezer in case you already bought it.

The Bottom Line

If you have Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, check for lot 07871 and UPC 857554005773, and do not eat it if it matches. We will update this article if the FDA or the company shares new information.

Sources

• The Healthy: Butter Recall: FDA Report Cites Concerns of "Yeast, Mold, and E. coli"
• PIX11: Butter recalled for yeast, mold and E. coli: FDA
• Yahoo News: Butter Recalled in 10 States Due to Yeast, Mold & E. Coli
• WGN: Recalled butter sold in 10 states receives risk warning
• FDA Enforcement Report (recall event)
• FDA: Recalls background and definitions
• Mayo Clinic: E. coli symptoms and causes
• Market Basket: Miyoko's Creamery recall notice

Editorial note: This article summarizes public reporting and FDA information and is not medical advice. Details may change. Last updated October 28, 2026.