The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1193-2013·Announced 2013-03-20

Rose Valley Salted Print Butter Recalled for Antibiotic Testing Failure

Farmers Cooperative Creamery is recalling Rose Valley Salted Print Butter because the milk used was not confirmed negative for antibiotics before processing.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves a procedural failure regarding antibiotic testing, which is a low-risk contamination issue without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Farmers Cooperative Creamery is recalling Rose Valley brand Salted Print Butter. The product is packaged in 1 lb. unit packages, with 36 units per case. The UPC is 0 32395 09322 0. The specific lot code is CH 024-13, and the expiration date is 10/30/13.

The recall was initiated because the Appendix N procedure was not followed. Specifically, the firm used the milk to process into butter without a confirmed negative antibiotic test result. The total quantity involved is 9,900 lbs, or 275 cases.

The product was distributed directly in California, Oregon, and Washington. Consumers who have this product in their possession should check the lot code and expiration date. If the product matches the description, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Salted Print Butter, Rose Valley brand. Product is packaged in 1 lb. unit package, 36 units per case. The UPC is 0 32395 09322 0. The product is labeled in parts: "***ROSE VALLEY***SWEET CREAM BUTTER***NET WT. 16OZ***MFD. BY FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE CREAMERY***McMINNVILLE***ORE*

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)

  • CH 024-13. Expiration 10/30/13

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: