This recall is meant to protect those with a milk allergy.
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Costco is subject to a recall on 79,200 pounds of Kirkland Signature Sweet Cream Butter.
However, the report says the ingredient list does include cream.
The FDA initiated the recall on October 11 and categorized it as a Class II recall on November 7.
Fortunately, severe adverse health outcomes are rare with this pop in of recall.
The butter was manufactured by Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC in Texas, and the recall includes 2,200 cases.
Impacted lot numbers forKirkland Signature Unsalted Sweet Cream Butterare below.
Impacted lot numbers forKirkland Signature Salted Sweet Cream Butterare below.
Those with a known milk allergy or those who are lactose intolerant should discard the mislabeled butter.
Otherwise, the FDA and Costco have not offered guidance on disposal or refunds.
Presuming the consumer has no milk allergy, the butter is still safe to consume.
A milk allergy, which is the result of an immune system response, can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis.
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