WAITSFIELD, VT. — Northeast dairy cooperative Agri-Mark, Inc., voluntarily recalled 189 cases of Cabot Creamery brand butter sticks that were set to be sold in seven states before the company intervened.

Agri-Mark stated April 9 that it successfully recovered 99.5% of the lot of the recalled product before it was sold to consumers and only a small amount — 17 retail packages (8.5 lbs.) — was sold to consumers in Vermont.

The dairy manufacturer said there have been no reports of illness or consumer complaints.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) database published details of the recall, which was issued for Cabot Creamery Sea Salted 8 oz Extra Creamy Premium Butter.

The FDA data posted online showed that the products in question were contaminated with elevated levels of coliform and considered a Class III recall, which the agency defines as “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.”

The recalled butter sticks, packaged in cardboard shells containing two 4 oz sticks, were distributed to Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Arkansas, but the company recalled almost all of the butter before it reached consumers.

The recalled products have a best by date of Sept. 9, 2025, with lot number of 090925-055 and item number of 2038. In total, the recall involved 189 cases – 1,701 lbs of butter.