First and Last Bakery, LLC Recalls First and Last Brand Tomato Sauce Products Because Of Possible Health Risk

Recall Notice: First and Last Brand Tomato Sauce Products

First and Last Bakery, LLC, based in Hartford, CT, is voluntarily recalling certain tomato sauce products following a possible health risk identified by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

Affected Products and Distribution

First and Last Original Marinara Sauce, Tomato & Basil
First and Last Original Traditional Pasta Sauce, Meat Flavored

These products were distributed starting September 22, 2025, through October 28, 2025, primarily in Connecticut and Massachusetts via Big Y and possibly other retailers.

Packaging Details

The recalled sauces are sold in 26 FL OZ jars. Specific UPC numbers correspond to these products but are not listed here.

Reason for Recall

The sauces were produced without an approved scheduled process or proper evaluation to ensure food safety. This raises the risk of Clostridium botulinum toxin development, which can lead to botulism.

Botulism is a serious and potentially fatal foodborne illness with symptoms including general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble speaking or swallowing. Difficulty breathing, muscle weakness, abdominal swelling, and constipation are also common.

Current Status

Production and sales of the recalled sauces have been suspended.
No illnesses have been reported as of now.
First and Last Bakery is cooperating fully with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and consumer safety.

Author's summary: First and Last Bakery is recalling specific tomato sauces due to improper processing that could cause dangerous botulism, with no reported cases so far.

Food and Drug Administration (.gov) — 2025-10-30

Recall Notice: First and Last Brand Tomato Sauce Products

Affected Products and Distribution

Packaging Details

Reason for Recall

Current Status

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