Miyoko's Creamery Recalled Vegan Butter Over E. coli Risk
The voluntary recall affects specific packages of European Style Cultured Vegan Salted Butter sold in stores nationwide.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Organic Food
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Grocery chains have pulled certain 8 oz. packages of Miyoko's Creamery vegan butter from shelves due to concerns regarding potential E. coli contamination. The recall impacts products with a specific lot number and expiration date.
Why it matters
This recall was initiated to protect consumers from the health risks associated with E. coli exposure, which can cause serious gastrointestinal illness. Retailers are currently removing affected stock to prevent further purchase and consumption.
The recall is limited to lot number 1007871 of the 8 oz. European Style Cultured Vegan Salted Butter (UPC 8-57554-00577-3) with an expiration date of Nov. 5, 2026. The full scope of potential pathogen exposure is still under investigation by food safety officials.
The players
Miyoko's Creamery
A Petaluma-based company that produces dairy-alternative products including vegan butter and plant-based cheeses.
Sprouts Farmers Market
A specialty grocery chain that focuses on natural and organic products across the United States.
Wegmans
A prominent regional supermarket chain that operates numerous grocery stores throughout the United States.
Raley's
A family-owned supermarket chain serving communities primarily in Northern California and Nevada.
The details
The recall involves products identified through standard safety monitoring protocols that indicated potential contamination by E. coli, a bacteria that can cause severe stomach cramps and diarrhea. Miyoko's Creamery triggered this voluntary Class I recall as a precautionary measure to ensure contaminated product does not remain available in the retail supply chain. Retailers including Sprouts Farmers Market, Wegmans, and Raley's have been instructed to remove the specific lot from all store shelves.
Timeline
Sept. 12, 2026: The recall was initiated and grocery retailers were notified.
Nov. 5, 2026: This is the expiration date printed on the recalled butter.
Health Landscape
This recall aligns with the FDA Class I classification, the most serious category for food safety alerts where there is a potential for significant health consequences. It highlights the reliance on manufacturer-led monitoring to maintain safety standards in the plant-based dairy category.
Check your refrigerator for the specific lot number 1007871 and UPC 8-57554-00577-3 on your butter packaging. If you possess this product, do not consume it and contact the retailer for return or disposal instructions.
The takeaway
If you have purchased Miyoko's vegan butter, check your package label immediately against the recalled lot number 1007871. Any concerns regarding potential exposure or gastrointestinal symptoms should be discussed directly with your primary care physician.
Further reading
For more information on food safety and product standards, visit the Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
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