In a significant development for consumers, nearly 80,000 pounds of butter are being recalled due to concerns over missing allergen statements on the packaging. This recall has been classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a Class II risk, indicating a situation where exposure to the affected product may lead to temporary or medically reversible health consequences, although the likelihood of serious adverse health effects is considered remote.

The recall was voluntarily initiated by Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC on October 11, involving two specific products: Kirkland Signature Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter and Kirkland Signature Salted Sweet Cream Butter. Each product comes in 16oz packets containing four sticks of butter. The FDA’s classification of this recall underscores the importance of allergen labeling, particularly for products containing common allergens like milk.

According to the FDA, the butter in question was distributed and sold primarily in Texas, where Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest is headquartered. The packaging for both butter varieties lists cream as an ingredient but may lack the crucial allergen statement, “Contains Milk.” This oversight is particularly concerning given that milk is one of the eight major allergens and can provoke severe reactions in sensitive individuals.

The recall specifically targets 46,800 pounds of unsalted butter and 32,400 pounds of salted butter, with