A popular brand of butter has announced a recall, because the product may be contaminated with elevated levels of coliform bacteria, according to a report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Agri-Mark, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall on March 26 of nearly 1,700 pounds of Cabot Creamery Extra Creamy Premium Butter due to the bacteria, the FDA said. The recall affects the 8-ounce packages of butter with a best-by date of Sept. 9, 2025.

The recalled butter was distributed to store shelves in New York and six other states, including Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Arkansas. It can be identified by the UPC code 0 78354 62038 0, lot code 090925-055, and item number 2038.

While the FDA has declared the recall a class III risk, the lowest level, consumers are advised to either return the product to the store or dispose of it as a precautionary measure.

Coliform bacteria is commonly found in human and animal waste, according to the FDA. It serves as an indicator of potential fecal contamination and the presence of other disease-causing pathogens.

Although most coliform bacteria do not pose a direct threat to human health, rare strains of E. coli, a type of coliform bacteria, can cause serious illness.