Miyoko’s Vegan Butter Recalled Over Possible E. Coli Contamination

Miyoko’s salted vegan butter has been recalled across ten U.S. states due to potential mold and E. coli contamination, prompting safety concerns for plant‑based consumers.

Miyoko’s vegan butter has been recalled across ten U.S. states after possible contamination with yeast, mold and E. coli. The recall covers more than 1,300 cases of the product, which was distributed by Prosperity Organic Foods and sold under UPC 857554005773. Miyoko’s Vegan Butter Recall The affected product is Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter with lot code 07871 and a best‑by date of November 5 2026. It is an 8‑ounce package, and the recall includes 7,824 individual packages across Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Wisconsin. Prosperity Organic Foods began the recall on September 11 2026, and the FDA classified it as Class II on October 23 2026. A Class II recall means the product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.” The brand was acquired by Prosperity Organic Foods in late 2025 after a battle for ownership involving founder Miyoko Schinner. Food safety specialist Wade Syers said recalls are a normal part of a food‑safety system that is actively looking for problems and that many recalls are voluntary after testing identifies a potential issue. No illnesses have been reported. A recall notice from New Seasons Market advises anyone who has purchased the butter not to consume it and to contact the store for a refund. Berlin Seeds Alfalfa Seed Recall Berlin Seeds is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed over possible E. coli and Salmonella contamination. The seed was sold at the company’s retail store in Millersburg, Ohio, and through its website between February 13 and August 23 2026. It was shipped to customers in 42 states, including California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington. Packages range from a quarter‑pound to a 50‑pound size. The 5‑pound and 50‑pound packages carry lot code SAL2‑24JB on the bottom right corner of the label; smaller packages have no lot code. One illness has been linked to the product. The recall followed a supplier notification that the seed had been traced to a sprout grower under FDA investigation for a multistate outbreak involving several strains of E. coli and Salmonella Agona. A sample of spent irrigation water from one alfalfa seed lot tested positive for E. coli. Shiga toxin‑producing E. coli can cause severe diarrhoea and may lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, while Salmonella can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. Consumers should stop using the seed, throw it away in a sealed bag, and sanitize any surfaces it touched. They should not sprout or eat sprouts grown from the recalled seed. For more information or a replacement, customers can call 877‑464‑0892 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday, or email [email protected]. The information came from a September 23 recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Other Food Safety News Amy’s recalled 184,000 cans of its top‑selling vegan lentil soup. Chrysler recalled nearly 240,000 Ram 1500 trucks for a rearview camera problem. In unrelated news, Google faced backlash in Finland after cutting down 400,000 trees for data‑center projects. The Economic Times also reported the cause of death of Susan Saint James, star of “Kate & Allie” and “McMillan & Wife.” Additionally, the paper covered the elimination of a contestant on Dancing With the Stars during Week 7 Horror Night.

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