ALERT: Butter Recalled Due To Fecal Contamination, Is Louisiana Next?
KHLA-FM - Will Louisiana be the next state in a butter brand recall that has already been removed in seven other states? We have all the details.
A company is voluntarily recalling 1,700 pounds of salted butter when it was discovered that the product contained significant levels of coliform bacteria, which could indicate fecal contamination.
If you’ve eaten food contaminated with coliform bacteria, especially the more harmful types like E. coli (especially E. coli O157:H7), symptoms can vary from mild to severe. Here's what to look out for:
Common Symptoms (Within A Few Hours To A Few Days):
Abdominal cramps
Diarrhea (can be watery or bloody, especially with E. coli O157:H7)
Nausea
Vomiting
Gas and bloating
Loss of appetite
Mild fever
More Severe Symptoms (Especially In Children, Elderly, Or Immunocompromised):
Bloody diarrhea
High fever
Signs of dehydration (dry mouth, dizziness, reduced urination)
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) – a rare but serious complication from certain E. coli strains that can cause kidney failure
Timing:
Symptoms can appear anywhere from 6 hours to 5 days after consuming contaminated food or water.
When To Seek Medical Help:
Bloody stool
High fever (over 101.5°F or 38.6°C)
Persistent vomiting or diarrhea (lasting more than 3 days)
Signs of dehydration
Very young children or elderly experiencing symptoms
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What States Were Cabot Creamery Butter Recalled In?
Cabot Creamery 8-ounce Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter has been recalled in seven states:
- Vermont
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Maine
- Connecticut
- New Hampshire
- Arkansas
The products will have a best by date of September 9, 2025.
- The lot number: 090925-055
- UPC Number: 0 78354 62038 0
At this time, the company is claiming they only shipped the affected butter to the seven states that are currently on the active recall.
We will keep you updated if Louisiana is added to the states that have the affected butter in the future.