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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Rocky Top Farm: Cherry Butter Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Agency Publication Date: September 1, 2021
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Summary

Rocky Top Farm is recalling approximately 1,860 retail units and 220 food service gallons of its Cherry Butter because it contains milk, an allergen not declared on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The affected items were sold in 10-ounce retail jars and 1-gallon food service containers at retail stores and restaurants in Michigan, as well as nationwide through online sales. You should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product contains milk, which can trigger a severe or life-threatening immune system response in individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Rocky Top Farms Cherry Butter in 10-ounce retail glass jars or 1-gallon food service containers.
  2. Identify the affected product by looking for Recall # F-1016-2021; all lots are included in this recall as there are no 'best by' or expiration dates on the packaging.
  3. Verify if you purchased a 10-ounce unit individually or as part of a multi-pack or variety pack ordered online.
  4. Immediately stop using the product and do not consume it if you or anyone in your household has a milk allergy or sensitivity.
  5. Return the product to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund or contact Rocky Top Farm at 11486 Essex Rd, Ellsworth, Michigan for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at place of purchase

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Rocky Top Farms Cherry Butter (10 oz)
Item Code:
F-1016-2021
Lot Numbers:
All lots
Date Ranges: No best by or expiration date
Product: Rocky Top Farms Cherry Butter (1 gallon)
Item Code:
F-1016-2021
Lot Numbers:
All lots
Date Ranges: No best by or expiration date

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88582
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Rocky Top Farm
Sold By: Retail stores in Michigan; Food service/Restaurants in Michigan; Online sales
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: approximately 1860 retail units and 220 food service gallons per year
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: September 24, 2021

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response

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