Urgent Recall of Tomatoes Sauces Due to Botulism Risk
Customers are advised to return specific jars of tomato sauce for a full refund. The recall was issued due to the potential presence of Clostridium botulinum, which may cause fatal food poisoning.
Details of the Recall
- Company: First and Last Bakery, LLC, Connecticut
- Product: Three tomato-based pasta sauces
- Sizes: 26-ounce jars
- Products:
- First and Last Original Marinara Sauce
- Tomato & Basil
- Meat Flavored Traditional Pasta Sauce
- Mildly Hot & Spicy Puttanesca Sauce
- Distribution: Connecticut and Massachusetts via Big Y and possibly other retailers
- Date of distribution: From September 22, 2025
- Use-by date: September 26, 2025
Health Warning and Causes
Botulism is caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria, affecting the nervous system and causing paralysis.
The FDA reported that the sauces were produced without adequate measures to prevent bacterial formation. Clostridium botulinum bacteria can develop in improperly processed canned foods, especially low-acid products.
Summary
The recall involves three tomato sauces by First and Last Bakery due to a potential botulism risk, urging consumers to return affected products for safety reasons.