About the Recalled Product
The recalled product is Miyoko’s European Style Cultured Vegan Salted Butter, sold in 8-ounce wax paper–wrapped packages in solid bleached sulfate cartons, with UPC 857554005773, lot code 1007871, and a use-by date of November 5, 2026. Approximately 7,824 units (1,304 cases) are affected.
Latest Updates
Prosperity Organic Foods first withdrew the product on September 11, 2026; the FDA posted a formal recall notice and subsequently upgraded the classification to Class II on October 23, 2026, signaling an ongoing public health concern with the affected inventory [1]. The recalled butter was sold at Raley’s (SKU 80089251), Sprouts Farmers Market locations in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and at Wegmans — with broader distribution that reached Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin through other retail channels [2]. No illnesses have been reported as of the recall announcement, and consumers are directed to discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund [3].
E. coli in a Ready-to-Use Spread
Miyoko’s vegan butter is a cultured, plant-based spread sold as a direct substitute for dairy butter — a product that consumers typically use directly on bread, vegetables, or finished dishes without a cooking step. When E. coli is present in a product consumed this way, there is no heat treatment between contamination and consumption to reduce the pathogen load.
E. coli contamination of a ready-to-use food product is particularly serious because vulnerable populations — including young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals — may be disproportionately harmed even by strains that cause only mild illness in healthy adults.
An Acquisition, a Withdrawal, and an Upgraded Classification
Prosperity Organic Foods acquired Miyoko’s Creamery in November 2025. The recall originated not with a consumer complaint or foodborne illness outbreak, but with contamination testing that flagged potential yeast, mold, and E. coli — a product quality failure identified before linked illnesses were reported.
The FDA’s subsequent decision to upgrade the recall to Class II — more than a month after the initial September 11 withdrawal — indicates that the agency reviewed the contamination findings and concluded that the potential for consumer harm was sufficient to warrant a formal elevated classification. A Class II recall does not mean injury is inevitable, but it does reflect a regulatory judgment that the exposure is not trivial.
Multi-Retailer, Multi-State Distribution
The recalled product was distributed to three distinct major retailers — Raley’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Wegmans — with Sprouts distribution confirmed across twelve states and broader retail distribution reaching at least nine additional states. The geographic spread means affected inventory was available to consumers across a significant portion of the continental United States through grocery channels that serve both general and health-focused shoppers.
Consumers who purchased the product for household use may have shared it with others, extended the use-by date by refrigerating unopened packages, or already partially consumed a recalled unit — each scenario affecting whether an exposure occurred and whether it might have caused illness that was not connected to this product.
Reported Illnesses
No confirmed illnesses had been reported to Prosperity Organic Foods or the FDA as of the recall announcement. The absence of reported illnesses does not mean no exposure occurred; E. coli symptoms can be mild, attributed to other causes, or resolved without medical attention, and many cases are never formally linked to a specific food product.
Can I File a Lawsuit?
If you developed symptoms consistent with E. coli infection after consuming Miyoko’s European Style Cultured Vegan Salted Butter with lot code 1007871, you may have a product liability claim against Prosperity Organic Foods. Contact an attorney promptly, as state filing deadlines apply.
What to Do Now
Do not eat any Miyoko’s European Style Cultured Vegan Salted Butter with lot code 1007871 and a use-by date of November 5, 2026. Seal the product in a bag, discard it in the household trash, and wash any surfaces or utensils that may have contacted it with hot soapy water. Return the product to Raley’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, or Wegmans for a full refund. If you or someone in your household developed symptoms — including stomach cramps, diarrhea (including bloody diarrhea), or vomiting — after consuming this product, contact a healthcare provider and report the illness to the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
References
1. https://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2026/miyokos-creamery-recalls-plant-butter-for-e-coli-contamination/
2. https://www.ntd.com/company-recalls-vegan-butter-sold-in-10-states_1181708.html
3. https://www.thehealthy.com/news/butter-recall-october-2026/