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Costco is subject to a recall on 79,200 pounds of Kirkland Signature Sweet Cream Butter. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), packages of salted and unsalted butter are missing the required allergy statement “Contains Milk” on the packaging. However, the report says the ingredient list does include cream.
The FDA initiated the recall on October 11 and categorized it as a Class II recall on November 7. According to their website, a Class II recall means that the impacted product could cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” Fortunately, severe adverse health outcomes are rare with this type of recall.
The butter was manufactured by Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC in Texas, and the recall includes 2,200 cases. Impacted lot numbers for Kirkland Signature Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter are below.
| 16-ounce package, UPC 96619-38496 | |
|---|---|
| Lot # | Best by Date |
| 2424091 | Feb. 22, 2025 |
| 2424111 | Feb. 23, 2025 |
| 2426891 | Mar. 22, 2025 |
| 2426991 | Mar. 23, 2025 |
Impacted lot numbers for Kirkland Signature Salted Sweet Cream Butter are below.
| 16-ounce package, UPC 96619-38488 | |
|---|---|
| Lot # | Best by Date |
| 2424191 | Feb. 23, 2025 |
| 2427591 | Mar. 29, 2025 |
Those with a known milk allergy or those who are lactose intolerance should discard the mislabeled butter. Otherwise, the FDA and Costco have not offered guidance on disposal or refunds. Presuming the consumer has no milk allergy, the butter is still safe to consume.
This type of recall is meant to protect those with food allergies and is enforced by the Food Allergen Labelling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA). Some “major food allergens” covered by the act include milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and soybeans.
A milk allergy is the most common within the first year of life, and it differs from lactose intolerance. The latter has disruptive symptoms that tend to be less severe, including bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and gas. A milk allergy, which is the result of an immune system response, can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis.
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