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.

Elevated standard plate counts and detectable coliform bacteria.

Recall #: F-1477-2013
Affected scope: 9046 pounds
Initiated: May 10, 2013

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Smiling Hill Farm, Inc. dba Silvery Moon Creamery recalled Smiling Hill Farm brand Butter, 1/2 lb, 5 lb; Unlabeled: 1/2 lb, 5 lb, 30-40 lb (variabl… - a moderate-severity action.

Smiling Hill Farm brand Butter, 1/2 lb, 5 lb; Unlabeled: 1/2 lb, 5 lb, 30-40 lb (variabl… was recalled by Smiling Hill Farm, Inc. dba Silvery Moon Creamery in June 12, 2013. Reason: Elevated standard plate counts and detectable coliform bacteria.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1477-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Smiling Hill Farm, Inc. dba Silvery Moon Creamery issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Elevated standard plate counts and detectable coliform bacteria..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: June 12, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1477-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Elevated standard plate counts and detectable coliform bacteria.

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-1477-2013
Date reported	June 12, 2013
Date initiated	May 10, 2013
Recalling firm	Smiling Hill Farm, Inc. dba Silvery Moon Creamery
Firm location	Westbrook, ME
Affected scope	9046 pounds
Distribution	ME, NH, CT

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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.. Recalled by Smiling Hill Farm, Inc. dba Silvery Moon Creamery. Units affected: 9046 pounds.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Elevated standard plate counts and detectable coliform bacteria.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on June 12, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1477-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: ME, NH, CT.

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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