Farm Butter (Smiling Hill) – Bacteria Contamination (2013)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Smiling Hill Farm brand Butter, 1/2 lb, 5 lb; Unlabeled: 1/2 lb, 5 lb, 30-40 lb (variable in 5 gallon buckets) Product in plastic snap-lid containers.
Brand
Smiling Hill Farm, Inc. dba Silvery Moon Creamery
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
E4-11, E5-11, E6-11, A1-12, A2-12, A3-12, A4-12, A5-12, A6-12, A7-12, A8-12, A9-12, A10-12, A11-12, A12-12, B1-12, B2-12, B3-12, B4-12, B5-12, B6-12, B7-12, B8-12, B9-12, B10-12, B11-12, B12-12, C1-12, C2-12, C3-12, C4-12, C5-12, C6-12, C7-12, C8-12, C9-12, C10-12, C11-12, C12-12, D1-12, D2-12, D3-12, D4-12, D5-12, D6-12, D7-12, D8-12, D9-12, D10-12, D11-12, D12-12, E1-12, E2-12, E3-12, E4-12, E5-12, E6-12, E7-12, E8-12, E9-12, E10-12, E11-12, E12-12, F1-12, F2-12, F3-12, F4-12, F5-12, F6-12, F7-12, F8-12, F9-12, A1-13, A2-13, A3-13, A4-13, A5-13, A6-13, A7-13, A8-13, A9-13, A10-13, A11-13, A12-13, B1-13, B2-13, B3-13, B4-13, B5-13, B6-13, B7-13, B8-13, B9-13, B10-13, B11-13, B12-13, C1-13
Products Sold
E4-11, E5-11, E6-11, A1-12, A2-12, A3-12, A4-12, A5-12, A6-12, A7-12, A8-12, A9-12, A10-12, A11-12, A12-12, B1-12, B2-12, B3-12, B4-12, B5-12, B6-12, B7-12, B8-12, B9-12, B10-12, B11-12, B12-12, C1-12, C2-12, C3-12, C4-12, C5-12, C6-12, C7-12, C8-12, C9-12, C10-12, C11-12, C12-12, D1-12, D2-12, D3-12, D4-12, D5-12, D6-12, D7-12, D8-12, D9-12, D10-12, D11-12, D12-12, E1-12, E2-12, E3-12, E4-12, E5-12, E6-12, E7-12, E8-12, E9-12, E10-12, E11-12, E12-12, F1-12, F2-12, F3-12, F4-12, F5-12, F6-12, F7-12, F8-12, F9-12, A1-13, A2-13, A3-13, A4-13, A5-13, A6-13, A7-13, A8-13, A9-13, A10-13, A11-13, A12-13, B1-13, B2-13, B3-13, B4-13, B5-13, B6-13, B7-13, B8-13, B9-13, B10-13, B11-13, B12-13, C1-13
Smiling Hill Farm, Inc. dba Silvery Moon Creamery is recalling Smiling Hill Farm brand Butter, 1/2 lb, 5 lb; Unlabeled: 1/2 lb, 5 lb, 30-40 lb (variable in 5 gall due to Elevated standard plate counts and detectable coliform bacteria.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Elevated standard plate counts and detectable coliform bacteria.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CT, ME, NH
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026