Cabot Creamery Released Statement After Butter Recall Sparks Online Confusion</h2>
After making headlines for a recent butter recall, Cabot Creamery released a statement to clear up rumors and provide consumers with the facts. The Vermont-based dairy brand wants everyone to know that this was a small, voluntary recall — and that the situation is far less serious than some headlines made it seem.
According to Agri-Mark, Inc., Cabot’s parent company, this recall affected just one lot of 8oz Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted (Lot Code: 090925-055).
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Out of the entire batch, 99.5% of the product was recovered before ever reaching store shelves. Only 17 packages — which equals about 34 sticks of butter — made it to retail, all of which were sold in Vermont.
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Cabot Creamery Released Statement Addressing Butter Recall Details
Cabot Creamery’s official statement emphasized their commitment to quality and food safety. They voluntarily recalled the butter after testing found elevated levels of coliform bacteria, a type of bacteria commonly found in the environment.
However, the FDA classified this recall as Class III, meaning the product is not likely to cause any adverse health effects. There have also been no reported illnesses or consumer complaints related to the butter.
“This was a very limited, voluntary recall,” the company stated. “We recovered 99.5% of the product before it reached consumers. Only 17 packages were sold — all in Vermont.”
Their statement reads:
“Agri-Mark has identified the cause and has taken the appropriate internal actions to address it. No other products were affected. Agri-Mark is dedicated to food safety and producing quality products and is always monitoring its products for compliance. There have been a variety of news reports that are incomplete and have dramatically misrepresented this recall with respect to the risk it posed to consumers.
Breaking Down the Cabot Creamery Butter Recall Facts
Here’s what consumers need to know straight from the official statement Cabot Creamery released:
- Product affected: 8oz Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted (Lot Code 090925-055)
- Reason: Elevated coliform bacteria levels found during product testing
- Recall status: Voluntary recall by Agri-Mark, Inc.
- FDA Classification: Class III — Not likely to cause adverse health consequences
- Product recovery: 99.5% recovered before reaching consumers
- Amount sold: Only 17 packages (8.5 lbs.) sold — all in Vermont
- Illness Reports: None reported
Cabot Creamery also reminded customers that if they purchased the affected butter, they should return it to the store where it was bought or dispose of it safely.
Conclusion: Cabot Creamery Released Statement to Clarify Butter Recall and Reassure Customer
The Cabot Creamery released a statement that is a prime example of a brand moving quickly to protect its reputation while keeping customers informed. While the recall made headlines, the facts show that this was a small, isolated incident—with nearly all the affected products recovered before they reached consumers.
