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FDA assigns risk level to recalled plant-based butter
A widely sold plant-based butter has been recalled due to yeast, mold and E. coli concerns.[1] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned the product a risk level, The Hill reported.[1]
The recalled butter was sold in 10 states, according to The Hill.[1] The Political Insider reported that shoppers are being urged to verify lot codes before using the item.[3]
Why it matters The FDA has assigned the recalled butter a risk level, and shoppers are being urged to check lot codes before using the product.[1, 3]
Covered by The Hill, New York Post, The Washington Times and 1 more
Read first Recalled butter sold in 10 states receives risk warning: FDA
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Of the 4 rated outlets that covered it, 0 are left of center, 1 is center and 3 are right of center (2 of them in the Right group).
- Left: none.
- Leans left: none.
- Center: The Hill (+0.10).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: The Washington Times (+1.27), The Political Insider (+2.65).
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- Left-leaning No left-leaning outlet in Tare's list covered it.
- Center Recalled butter sold in 10 states receives risk warning: FDA
- Right-leaning Popular Plant-Based Butter Recalled: Check Your Fridge