A plant-based butter product distributed across 10 states is being recalled over potential contamination involving E. coli, yeast and mold, prompting concerns about food safety for consumers who may already have the product in their refrigerators.

The Food and Drug Administration issued the voluntary recall Oct. 23 for Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter. The product was distributed from Boise, Idaho, and shipped to retailers in New Jersey and nine other states.

According to the FDA’s advisory, the recall covers hundreds of cases of the plant-based butter after concerns emerged over possible microbial contamination. While the product is marketed as a dairy-free alternative to traditional butter, the recall highlights how plant-based foods can also face contamination risks.

So far, it remains unclear whether anyone has become ill after consuming the affected product.

Which Miyoko’s Creamery Butter Is Being Recalled?

The Miyoko plant butter recall specifically involves Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, sold in packages containing six sticks of butter.

The FDA’s recall notice identifies the affected product as follows:

• Product name: Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter
• Package size: Six sticks, each weighing 8 ounces
• Net weight per case: 3 pounds
• Recall date: Oct. 23
• Distribution origin: Boise, Idaho

The recall covers 1,304 cases of the product. The FDA cited potential contamination involving yeast, mold and E. coli as the reason for the action.

Although the agency’s advisory identifies the potential contaminants, the available information does not establish whether the butter caused any reported illnesses.

Where Was the Recalled Butter Shipped?

The affected cases were distributed to 10 states, stretching from the Northeast to the Southeast and Midwest. Consumers in these areas may want to check their refrigerators and review any plant-based butter purchases.

The states receiving shipments were:

• New Jersey
• Maryland
• Connecticut
• New Hampshire
• Florida
• Georgia
• Iowa
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Wisconsin

The distribution across multiple states makes the recall relevant to a broad group of shoppers. However, the FDA notice identifies the affected product and shipment details rather than indicating that every Miyoko’s Creamery product is subject to the recall.

What Consumers Should Know About the Contamination Risk

The recall involves possible contamination with yeast, mold and E. coli, a bacterium that can cause illness. The FDA advisory does not confirm that consumers have become sick, and it remains unknown whether any illnesses are linked to the recalled butter.

Consumers who believe they may have purchased the affected product should carefully check its name and packaging against the recall information before using it. Until they can establish whether their product is affected, avoiding consumption is a prudent precaution.

The recall serves as a reminder that food safety concerns can arise in a wide range of products, including plant-based alternatives. With more than 1,300 cases involved and shipments reaching 10 states, the key question for shoppers is whether the recalled butter has made its way into their kitchens.