Butter Recall: Check Miyoko’s Lot Code and What to Do Next

Check your refrigerator and freezer for Miyoko’s Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter. A U.S. recall concerns specific 8-ounce packages with UPC 857554005773, retail carton lot 07871, and a November 5, 2026 best-by date. Do not eat a package that matches the recall. Set it aside, then arrange a return with the retailer or dispose of it securely.

The recall was initiated by Prosperity Organic Foods on September 11, 2026. The FDA classified it as Class II on October 23, 2026, in connection with yeast, mold, and E. coli concerns. As of October 29, the FDA's enforcement information describes 1,304 shipping cases containing six 8-ounce units each, or 7,824 retail units. This is a targeted plant-based butter recall, not a notice that every brand of dairy or vegan butter is unsafe. Check the FDA Enforcement Report for updates, and compare your package with the Sprouts retailer recall notice.

Which butter is affected?

A UPC identifies the commercial product, while a lot code identifies a production batch. The UPC by itself is therefore not enough to establish that a particular package is recalled. The lot and date matter. The number 1007871 is associated with the corrugated shipping case; consumers usually need to look for 07871 on the retail carton. Sprouts' notice uses the longer code, so check the retailer's instructions if your packaging looks different.

How to check your butter in four steps

1. Locate every package. Look in the refrigerator, freezer, grocery bags, and food stored for later baking. Freezing does not remove a product from a recall.
2. Read the full product name and size. The named product is the salted, plant-based European-style butter in an 8-ounce carton. Do not assume ordinary dairy butter or all Miyoko’s products are covered.
3. Compare the identifiers. Find UPC 857554005773, the lot code on the carton, and the November 5, 2026 best-by date. Take a clear photo of the carton if you may need it for a retailer inquiry.
4. Check the notice before deciding. If identifiers match, do not use the butter. If a number is missing or unreadable, keep the package out of use until the retailer or manufacturer helps confirm its status.

Do not taste the butter to check whether it is safe. Food contamination is not reliably identified by appearance, smell, or taste. The FDA's food recall guidance explains why consumers should match package information against the actual recall notice.

Where was it distributed?

The federal enforcement information identifies distribution in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin. These are distribution states, not a complete public list of individual stores. Retailers may publish notices covering their own sales networks: for example, Sprouts' September 14 announcement identifies affected stores in additional states and calls the earlier action Class I. The FDA's later Class II classification is the federal classification to use when describing the enforcement report.

That difference should not cause shoppers to ignore a store-specific alert. If you bought the named product outside the ten states, still check the lot and your retailer's notice. Conversely, living in a listed state does not mean every package there is affected.

What to do if your package matches

1. Stop using it immediately. Do not cook with it, share it, or donate it. If it has already been used in food that you still have, do not serve that food while seeking product-specific guidance.
2. Contact your store about a return. Sprouts explicitly directs customers with affected products to discard them or return them for a full refund. Other stores may have different return procedures. Ask whether a photo, receipt, or original package is needed before visiting.
3. Dispose of it safely if not returning it. Securely wrap the product so that children, other people, and pets cannot access it; place it in a covered trash container.
4. Clean items it touched. Wash refrigerator shelves, countertops, knives, and food-contact surfaces, then sanitize as appropriate. The FDA provides cleaning instructions, including a chlorine-bleach solution for suitable surfaces. Follow product directions and never mix bleach with other cleaners.

These steps follow the FDA's general consumer recall recommendations. A refund is not automatic at every store, so confirm with your retailer.

What if you've already eaten some?

Eating the affected product does not establish that you are infected. It does mean you should stop eating it and pay attention to how you feel. Foodborne illness can involve diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or fever. Symptoms and their timing vary by organism. The recall information does not identify a specific disease-causing E. coli strain, so do not assume that every serious complication associated with certain strains applies to this product.

Seek medical advice promptly for bloody diarrhea, a fever above 102°F, frequent vomiting that prevents fluid intake, signs of dehydration, or other severe or persistent symptoms. Children, older adults, pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems may need earlier medical assessment. The CDC's food poisoning guidance explains when to seek care, and its E. coli symptom guide describes additional warning signs.

If you call a clinician, mention the recalled product, approximate consumption date, and any symptoms. Do not start antibiotics or anti-diarrheal medicine for suspected E. coli illness without medical advice; treatment depends on the organism and clinical situation.

What does FDA Class II mean?

Class II means the FDA considers exposure capable of causing temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, or that the probability of serious harm is remote. It does not mean the product is safe to finish eating. Also, the date the FDA assigns a classification is not necessarily the date a company first takes action. The agency explains this distinction on its Enforcement Reports information page.

Final checklist before you put the groceries away

• Check the 8-ounce salted Miyoko’s plant milk butter, including packages in the freezer.
• Look for UPC 857554005773, lot 07871, and best by November 5, 2026.
• Do not eat recalled packages, even if they look normal or have been frozen.
• Ask the store about returning the product; otherwise dispose of it securely and clean contacted surfaces.
• For further updates, consult the FDA's recall database and the store where you purchased it.

Recall details checked October 29, 2026. Public notices can be updated; product and lot information should be rechecked against the latest official records.