Popular Butter Brand Is Being Recalled—What to Know
An October recall of Kirkland Signature butter was updated to a Class II recall.
The Sweet Cream Kirkland Signature butters, unsalted and salted, are affected.
Keep reading for specific product details and the recall reasoning.
The makers of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Sweet Cream Butter quietly recalled nearly 80,000 pounds of the product last month, as advised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Now, the FDA has updated the recall. Keep reading to learn what that means and exactly which items from your favorite bulk grocery retailer are affected.
Is there a recall on Costco butter?
Yes, it happened in October, per Food & Wine. The ingredient was pulled from shelves because the labels of both the salted and unsalted Kirkland Signature Sweet Cream varieties failed to disclose that the product “contains milk,” an important allergy warning. The latest update is that, as of November 7, the recall is considered a Class II recall, which means the use of the product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” per the FDA.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), milk is one of eight foods responsible for the most serious allergic reactions in the United States. (However, it’s worth noting that butter, inherently, contains milk.)
What Costco butter was recalled?
1,300 cases (amounting to about 46,800 pounds) of Kirkland Signature Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter and 900 cases (amounting to 32,400 pounds) of Kirkland Signature Salted Sweet Cream Butter were recalled. The “best by” dates of the one-pound, four-stick packages range between February 22, 2025 and March 29, 2025. Here’s a more specific breakdown:
Kirkland Signature Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter
Lot 2424091: “Best By” Feb. 22, 2025
Lot 2424111: “Best By” Feb. 23, 2025
Lot 2426891: “Best By” Mar 22, 2025
Lot 2426991: “Best By” Mar 23, 2025
Kirkland Signature Salted Sweet Cream Butter
Lot 2424191: “Best By” date of Feb. 23, 2025
Lot 2427591: “Best By” date of Mar. 29, 2025
The FDA did not advise what to do if you purchased a recalled package of butter. However, it’s usually standard to throw it away or return it. The FDA has also not disclosed whether or not there have been adverse reactions to the products as of press time.
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