Urgent tomato sauce recall over fears it could cause botulism

Urgent Recall of Tomato-Based Pasta Sauces Over Botulism Risk

An urgent recall has been announced for three tomato-based pasta sauces due to concerns they may contain Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause deadly food poisoning.

Details of the Recall

First and Last Bakery, LLC recalled three popular pasta sauces after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the products were made without an approved schedule to prevent the growth of this dangerous bacterium.

Products affected: 26-ounce jars of First and Last Original Marinara Sauce Tomato and Basil, Meat Flavoured Traditional Pasta Sauce, and Mildly Hot and Spicy Puttanesca Sauce
Distribution area: between Connecticut and Massachusetts, including Big Y and possibly other retailers
Distribution date starting from September 22, 2025
Use-by date: September 26, 2025

Health and Safety Warning

Shoppers have been warned that consuming these sauces could prove fatal due to the potential presence of Clostridium botulinum.

Although no cases of illness have yet been reported, the recall is a precaution against a serious health risk posed by botulism.

Customers are advised to return the affected products to the store for a full refund.

FDA Statement

The sauces were "produced without an approved schedule, meaning the production process was not adequately evaluated to prevent the formation of this dangerous bacterium."

Author’s summary: Three tomato-based pasta sauces have been urgently recalled due to a botulism risk, with consumers urged to return the products immediately for safety and refunds.

The Mirror — 2025-11-06

Urgent Recall of Tomato-Based Pasta Sauces Over Botulism Risk

Details of the Recall

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