Major supermarkets recall butter products over contamination fears

Various butter products have been urgently recalled from Woolworths, Coles, and several other independent retailers over fears of potential microbial contamination.

Food Standards Australia announced the recall in a statement, which included Devondale and Woolworths Butter ranges.

“Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of various butter and spreadable butter blend products. The products have been available for sale nationally at various outlets including Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, independent supermarkets and Costco,” a statement said.

“Consumers should not eat these products. Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

“The recall is due to a potential microbial contamination. Food products with a microbial contamination may cause illness if consumed.”

⚠️ Food Recall ⚠️Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of various butter and spreadable butter blend products due to a potential microbial contamination.

For more information, see the food recall notice at: https://t.co/t0wPMLXGFr pic.twitter.com/7BSaPpQRAH

— FoodStandardsAusNZ (@FSANZnews) January 19, 2022

The following products have been recalled:

• Devondale Salted Butter 250g: Best before 18 May 22; 4 June 22.

• Devondale Salted Butter 500g: Best before 30 April 22; 1 May, 22; 24 June 22.

• Devondale Salted Butter 3 x 500g: Best before 1 May, 2022.

• Woolworths Butter Salted 250g: Best before 16 October, 21; 21 April 22; 12 May 22; 13 May 22.

• Devondale Unsalted Butter 500g: Best before 30 April, 22.

• Devondale Dairy Soft Original 500g: Best before 6 Jan, 22; 6 April 22; 11 May, 22; 12 May 22; 26 May 22.

• Devondale Dairy Soft Salt Reduced 500g: Best before: 10 May, 22.

“Any consumers concerned about their health​ should seek medical advice,” Food Standards Australia said in a statement.