Miyoko’s Plant-Based Butter Recall: Lot Number, States and Health Risks

A limited lot of Miyoko’s Creamery Organic European Style Plant Milk Butter is under recall because it may contain yeast, mold or E. coli. The affected product was distributed in 10 states, and no illnesses linked to it had been reported in the source article. The practical step for shoppers is to compare the lot number and best-by date on the package with the recall details before using it.

The voluntary recall was initiated by Prosperity Organic Foods Inc. in September. On October 23, the product received a Class II designation in the recall record. That category describes a product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. It does not mean that illness is certain, and the source does not identify a specific contamination finding in an individual package.

How to identify the affected butter

The recall covers 1,304 cases of Miyoko’s Creamery Organic European Style Plant Milk Butter. Check the printed information on the package:

• Lot number: 1007871
• Best-by date: November 5, 2026
• Distribution states: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Wisconsin

The state list refers to where the product was distributed; it may not identify every store that carried it. For packaging descriptions and the full product record, consult the recall report. If the lot number or date is unclear, a retailer may be able to help identify the product.

Butter and plant-based spreads are often kept for weeks, so a package bought earlier may still be in the refrigerator. Checking a product’s lot code is more useful than relying on the brand name alone: the notice applies to a particular lot and date, rather than every product made by the company.

What the contamination concerns mean

Yeast and mold can spoil food, and eating mold-contaminated food can sometimes cause symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, fever or shortness of breath, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The possible effects depend on the food and the person exposed. A package that looks or smells normal should not be treated as proof that it is safe if its identifying details match the recall.

E. coli is a broad group of bacteria; the source does not name a strain or provide details about the suspected contamination. Some strains can cause digestive illness, including diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever. Bloody or watery diarrhea can also occur, as described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These are general symptoms associated with certain E. coli infections, not evidence that anyone has become ill from this product.

The article reported no illnesses associated with the recalled butter at the time it was published. That is reassuring, but it does not establish that every package is safe or show whether the suspected contaminants were present in products that reached consumers. The available details identify a potential contamination concern and the affected lot; they do not quantify an individual shopper’s chance of becoming sick.

What to do if you have the product

If the package matches the lot number and best-by date above, don’t eat it. The source says specific consumer directions had not been issued at the time, but advises discarding the butter or returning it to the place of purchase to ask about a refund. Avoid tasting the product to check it. Wash your hands after handling it, and clean any surface that came into contact with the spread or its packaging.

If you’ve already eaten some, that alone does not mean you will become ill. Pay attention to how you feel, and contact a health professional if you have symptoms or concerns, especially if symptoms are severe or worsening. A clinician can consider your symptoms and circumstances; the recall information itself cannot determine whether an illness is connected to the product.

For people who keep plant-based spreads on hand, the key details are specific: Miyoko’s Creamery Organic European Style Plant Milk Butter, lot 1007871, best by November 5, 2026. Checking those details and following the retailer’s instructions can help avoid eating a product included in the notice.

Recall information can be useful when checking other products at home, too. For background on food choices, see this information about plant-based eating.