Costco butter recalled

Costco's Butter Recall: Creamy Mistake or Just a Dairy Dilemma?

80000 pounds of Costco butter recalled due to missing allergen warning! Find out why your toast might be in trouble.

In a surprising turn of events, Costco has officially pulled nearly 80,000 pounds of its beloved Kirkland Signature salted sweet cream butter from its shelves due to an alarming packaging oversight. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that the packaging lacked a crucial allergen warning labeling that bullies the dairy lovers: ‘Contains Milk.’ Imagine unsuspecting butter enthusiasts spreading what they thought was harmless on their morning bagels only to realize they might be buttered up with a sprinkle of allergens!

According to FDA enforcement reports, the recall extends over approximately 900 cases of this creamy delight, which is packaged as four 4-ounce sticks. While cream is listed as a part of the ingredients, the absence of the important allergy disclosure regarding milk could potentially result in some unintentional adverse reactions among consumers. Neither butter lovers nor Costco want a surprise visit to the ER, especially when your breakfast options seem perfectly harmless!

The recall has everyone wondering: Was the butter a victim of dairy drama? Sadly, this isn’t the first time a product has slipped through the cracks of FDA regulations. Just last year, a similar fiasco happened when a toy company got caught up in a packaging error that resulted in a massive recall of kids' toys. It seems that whether it’s food or toys, putting the right labels can sometimes be more challenging than it appears!

As an interesting nugget about the world of food recalls, the FDA has reported over a thousand recalls in just the last year. In fact, the majority are due to under-reported allergens—because no one wants that in their snack time! So, the next time you’re savoring a buttery croissant or spooning creamy butter onto your vegetables, make sure you double-check those labels. And while Costco navigates their butter woes, perhaps consider whipping up homemade deliciousness. Just remember to include ‘contains love’ on your own labels!