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🏷️ FDA Classification: What It Means
- The FDA classified this recall as Class III. (delishably.com)
- What is Class III? It’s the lowest risk category — meaning the product “is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.” (Drugs.com)
- While coliform bacteria themselves may not always cause illness, their presence suggests possible unsanitary conditions, which is why the recall was issued. (Blavity News & Entertainment)
✅ What You Should Do
If you purchased this product, check for the following:
- Brand: Cabot Creamery Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted
- Lot number: 090925-055
- Item number: 2038
- UPC: 0 78354 62038 0
- Best-by date: September 9, 2025
If your product matches these and was bought in one of the affected states, do not consume it. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund or discard it. (delishably.com)
📌 Why This Matters
- Even though the risk to health is judged low (Class III), consumer trust and food safety standards are at stake.
- Coliform bacteria themselves may not cause illness, but their presence raises red flags about processing or packaging hygiene.
- Any contamination in dairy products — especially butter — is taken seriously because these products are frequently consumed by all age groups.
- The situation underscores the importance of checking products and staying informed about recalls.
🔮 What to Keep in Mind Going Forward
- Always check lot numbers and best-by dates when you hear about a recall.
- Store and handle butter and dairy products properly at home — refrigeration, clean utensils, and avoiding cross-contamination matter.
- For recall alerts, you can monitor the FDA’s website or subscribe to newsletters from food-safety watchdogs.
- If you have a compromised immune system, or are pregnant, stay extra cautious with recalled items — even when the risk is classified as low.
This recall may be limited in scale and risk, but it serves as a reminder that even staple foods can have hidden issues. A simple check of your fridge today might save you from using a product you’d otherwise assume was fine.
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