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FDA Food recall · Reported November 16, 2016

Brownwood Farms America's Original Cherry Butter 12oz and 22oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labels: Arbor Day Farm (Cherry Butter 12oz). Bowers Harbor Vineyards (Cherry Butter 12oz). Crossroads (10oz). Central Market (16oz).

Products contain milk not declared on the label.

Recall #
F-0423-2017
Affected scope
52510 units
Initiated
October 20, 2016
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Brownwood Farms recalled Brownwood Farms America's Original Cherry Butter 12oz and 22oz glass bottles and 1 gall… - a moderate-severity action.

Brownwood Farms America's Original Cherry Butter 12oz and 22oz glass bottles and 1 gall… was recalled by Brownwood Farms in November 16, 2016. Reason: Products contain milk not declared on the label.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0423-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Brownwood Farms issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Products contain milk not declared on the label..

Moderate
severity level
53K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
November 16, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0423-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0423-2017) was formally reported on November 16, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 20, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Brownwood Farms is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Williamsburg, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 52510 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Products contain milk not declared on the label. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. Canada.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

52510 units

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Brownwood Farms America's Original Cherry Butter 12oz and 22oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labels: Arbor Day Farm (Cherry Butter 12oz). Bowers Harbor Vineyards (Cherry Butter 12oz). Crossroads (10oz). Central Market (16oz).

Reason for recall

Products contain milk not declared on the label.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0423-2017
Date reported November 16, 2016
Date initiated October 20, 2016
Recalling firm Brownwood Farms
Firm location Williamsburg, MI
Affected scope 52510 units
Distribution Nationwide. Canada.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

52510 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-0423-2017) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brownwood Farms America's Original Cherry Butter 12oz and 22oz glass bottles and 1 gallon. Private labels: Arbor Day Farm (Cherry Butter 12oz). Bowers Harbor Vineyards (Cherry Butter 12oz). Crossroads (10oz). Central Market (16oz).. Recalled by Brownwood Farms. Units affected: 52510 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Products contain milk not declared on the label.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 16, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0423-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide. Canada..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0423-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported November 16, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.