Nationwide Butter Recall Upgraded to Class II Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

The FDA has upgraded a nationwide butter recall to Class II after discovering undeclared milk allergen. The recall affects 64,800 pounds of NH European Style Butter Blend produced by Bunge North America Inc., shipped to 12 US locations and one in the Dominican Republic. Milk is a major food allergen not listed on the label, which poses a risk to consumers. The FDA defines a Class II recall as a situation where use of a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a nationwide butter recall to Class II, citing the presence of an undeclared milk allergen. The recall affects 64,800 pounds of NH European Style Butter Blend produced by Bunge North America Inc., which was shipped to 12 locations in the United States and one in the Dominican Republic [1].

The recall, initially issued on July 14, was given a Class II risk level on July 30. This classification indicates that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences [2]. Milk is one of the nine major food allergens as defined by law, and its absence from the product label poses a significant risk to consumers with milk allergies.

The FDA requires companies to identify the presence of any major food allergens in their products. Failure to do so can result in severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition [3]. Symptoms of food allergies can range from mild reactions such as hives and facial swelling to severe complications like anaphylaxis, which can cause a swollen throat, constriction of the airways, severe drop in blood pressure, rapid pulse, and more [4].

Bunge North America Inc. has not yet provided a comment on the recall. The affected product is the NH European Style Butter Blend, with a UPC code of 1 00 78684 73961 2 and a lot code of 5064036503. The product was packaged in white paperboard cases, with each case containing 36 blocks of butter [1].

The recall is ongoing, and consumers are advised to check their butter products for the affected UPC and lot codes. Consumers with milk allergies should avoid consuming the recalled product and contact Bunge North America Inc. for further information [2].

References:
[1] https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2025/08/02/fda-butter-recall/85490532007/
[2] https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr2=p:fp,m:tn,ct:all,kt:org,pg:1,stl:txt,b:&fr=fp-tts&p=Cabot+Butter+Recall
[3] https://www.newsweek.com/butter-recall-nationwide-fda-issues-risk-warning-allergen-2107497
[4] https://www.today.com/food/recall/fda-butter-recall-2025-rcna222727