FDA Recalls Butter Over Life-Threatening Milk Allergen Risk
Hey, have you heard about the recent butter recall? It’s something that definitely needs to be on people’s radar, especially if you or someone in your household has a milk allergy.
So here’s what happened: On July 14, Bunge North America Inc., a company based in Missouri, voluntarily recalled a huge batch—64,800 pounds—of its NH European Style Butter Blend. The reason? The product might contain milk, but that milk wasn’t listed on the label. That’s a big deal, because milk is one of the nine major allergens that have to be clearly declared under U.S. law. When it’s not, it puts people with milk allergies at serious risk.
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This isn’t just a small-scale recall either. The butter had already been shipped to 12 distribution centers across the U.S. and even one in the Dominican Republic. It’s the kind of issue that has national—and even international—implications. The affected products can be identified by the UPC code 1 00 78684 73961 2 and lot code 5064036503. They were packaged in white paperboard boxes containing 36 blocks of butter each.
Now, the FDA stepped in and classified this as a Class II recall. That means the health risks are considered temporary or medically reversible in most cases, but let’s not sugarcoat it—people with milk allergies could still experience life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis. According to Dr. Sebastian Lighvani, an expert on allergies and asthma, food-related anaphylaxis has seen a shocking increase of up to 400% in recent years. In fact, someone lands in the ER about every three minutes because of accidental food allergen exposure. That’s how common and dangerous this can be.
It’s also a reminder of a bigger problem in the food industry—labeling mistakes keep happening. Just last year, there was a similar situation with cookies containing undeclared peanuts. These kinds of errors are more than just oversight; they’re a real public health concern, especially during peak times like summer when butter is in high demand for baking and grilling.
So what should you do? If you’ve purchased NH European Style Butter Blend recently, check the label. If the lot code matches, don’t take any chances—either toss it or return it to the store. Major retailers like Walmart or Kroger might be affected, so it’s worth taking a moment to double-check.
The recall is still active, and there’s no clear timeline for when it’ll be resolved. But in the meantime, stay alert and spread the word—because for someone with a milk allergy, this isn’t just about butter. It’s about safety.
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