Nationwide recall over Butter that has been sold in stores
Bunge North America Inc. initiated a voluntary recall for 64,800 pounds of butter on July 14 due to a potential undeclared allergen.
A recall in the United States over butter due to a potential undeclared allergen has been issued the second-highest risk warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Bunge North America Inc., based in Missouri, initiated a voluntary recall of 64,800 pounds of its NH European Style Butter Blend on July 14 because milk may not have been listed on the product’s label.
The FDA later issued a Class II risk classification for the recall on Thursday.
Newsweek contacted Bunge North America Inc. for comment by email outside of regular working hours.
Milk is one of the nine major food allergens as defined in the law. The others are eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.
Allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms, such as hives and lip swelling, to life-threatening complications, such as anaphylaxis, that may include fatal respiratory problems.
The product affected by this recall is the following:
- NH European Style Butter Blend – 64,800 pounds – UPC code: 1 00 78684 73961 2 – lot code: 5064036503
The product was packaged in white paperboard cases, with 36 blocks per case.
The cases were shipped to 12 distribution centers located throughout the U.S., and one distribution center in the Dominican Republic.
