Nearly 80,000 pounds of butter have been recalled due to a possible lack of allergy data on the package, in an incident classified by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as having the second highest risk level.
Continental Dairy Appliances Southwest LLC began a voluntary recall of two butter products on Oct. 11: Kirkland Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter and Kirkland Salted Sweet Cream Butter, both 16-ounce packages containing four sticks of butter.
On Thursday, November 7, the FDA classified this recall as a Class II recall, which means: “a situation where use of or exposure to the violating product may result in temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the potential for health consequences is high.” Harmful Dangerous “far.”
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The butter is distributed and sold in Texas, where Continental Dairy’s Southwest facilities are located.
For both products, the packaging lists cream as an ingredient, but may not contain the allergen statement: “Contains milk.”
This recall applies to 46,800 pounds of unsalted butter and 32,400 pounds of salted butter with “best by” dates between February 22, 2025 and March 23, 2025.
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Newsweek contacted Continental Dairy Appliances Southwest LLC for comment via the online email form.
Milk is one of the eight major allergens. It is especially common among children and usually occurs soon after consuming milk.
Symptoms may be mild or severe, including digestive problems, itching around the mouth, vomiting, wheezing, hives, swollen lips or throat, runny nose or watery eyes.
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In some cases, a milk allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that involves constriction of the airways, swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, dizziness, and loss of consciousness.
In case of anaphylaxis, it is important to give an injection of epinephrine, such as an Epi-pen, and go to the emergency room.
Other people who are not allergic to milk may still have a milk intolerance, in which case the non-immune reaction can cause digestive problems such as gas, bloating or diarrhea after eating food containing milk.
However, while there are potentially serious consequences for someone with a milk allergy who consumes the recalled butter, the FDA’s designation means that “the likelihood of serious adverse health consequences is remote,” perhaps because the butter is known to contain milk.
Other recent recalls include ice cream that may cause allergic reactions, cinnamon that may contain lead, and soft cheeses that may be contaminated with listeria.
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