The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1859-2013·Announced 2013-09-11

Contoocook Creamery Recalls Salted Butter Due to Elevated Bacterial Counts

Contoocook Creamery is recalling salted butter in 8oz tubs and 5-gallon pails due to elevated coliform and standard plate counts.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries are reported, and the hazard is limited to elevated bacterial counts without specific pathogen identification, fitting the criteria for a moderate, precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Contoocook Creamery is voluntarily recalling salted butter packaged in 8-ounce round clear plastic tubs and 5-gallon pails. The recall is being conducted because the product tested with elevated coliform and standard plate counts, which indicate potential bacterial contamination.

The affected product is identified by UPC Code 7 93573 09802 3. Distribution was limited to New Hampshire, with no foreign distribution reported. The source text does not specify the total quantity of product recalled or the specific dates of distribution.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Butter (salted). 8oz round clear plastic tub and 5 gallon pail. UPC Code 7 93573 09802 3.
Manufacturer
Contoocook Creamery
Category
Food — Dairy
Hazard

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)

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Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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