Butter is a part of most pantries across the world, but recently, in the United States of America (USA), over 29,000 kg of butter were recalled. The reason? The package failed to mention that the product contained milk. As per FDA rules, it should be mentioned in the ingredients as it can be harmful for people with milk allergies. Scroll down to know the details.
29,000 Kg Butter Recalled In USA
On July 30, 2025, an FDA alert report mentioned that Bunge North America, a food company, announced a voluntary recall of 1,800 cases of its NH European Style Butter Blend butter. This butter was distributed at 12 centres across the United States and one in the Dominican Republic. Each case contained 36 blocks and was packed in white paperboard.
Over 29,000 kg of butter was recalled because the packaging did not mention that the butter contained milk. As per NDTV , on July 30, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marked the recall under Class II level. The product marked under Class II level urgency means it can cause temporary harm or other health problems. While the risk of a serious issue is low, this necessary step is taken to fix the product so there is no harm to users with allergies.
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According to the NDTV report, apart from this, High Noon Hard Seltzers were also recently recalled because of a labelling mistake and some alcoholic cans were labelled as non-alcoholic drinks.
FDA’s Clear Rules For Allergens
Till now, there are no reports of serious harm caused by this butter labelling issue. But allergen rules are strict as they can affect a person, especially those with serious allergies. It can start with symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, lip swelling, and can even lead to severe and life-threatening conditions. The FDA has clearly mentioned that allergens should be listed on the label. If anyone with a milk allergy eats this butter, they can face both minor and major health issues.
This serious issue in the USA highlights the importance of being cautious before consuming any product. It’s advisable to always check the label and ingredients, especially before serving it to someone with any kind of allergies.
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