Rocky Top Farms Cherry Butter recalled for undeclared milk allergen
Rocky Top Farms Cherry Butter is being recalled because it contains undeclared milk, which can pose a serious risk to consumers with milk allergies. The recall affects retail and food service packages.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an allergen mislabeling recall involving a common allergen (milk) with no reported illnesses documented in the source. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens is classified as High (score 3).
Plain-English summary
Rocky Top Farms is recalling all lots of Rocky Top Farms Cherry Butter sold in 1 gallon food service and 10 oz retail sizes due to the presence of undeclared milk. The product was sold individually, in multi-packs, and in variety packs online, as well as through retail and food service outlets in Michigan and nationwide via direct-to-consumer online sales.
The recall was initiated by the firm on August 18, 2021, based on the discovery that milk was not declared on the label. This poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities who may unknowingly consume the product. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall on September 24, 2021.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have a milk allergy or intolerance. The recall was terminated on January 23, 2023. For more information, consumers can contact the FDA or the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- Rocky Top Farms Cherry Butter sold in 1 gallon food service and 10oz retail sizes. 10 oz retail units may be sold individually and as multi-pack and variety packs online.
- Manufacturer
- Rocky Top Farm
- Category
- Food — Condiments / Spreads
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- All lots. No best by or expiration date.
Distribution
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