Three tomato sauces recalled in US after botulism risk identified

Three Tomato Sauces Recalled in US Over Botulism Risk

First and Last Bakery, located in Connecticut, has recalled three tomato pasta sauces following concerns about botulism due to improper processing. State regulators found the sauces were produced without an approved process to ensure safety.

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Regulatory and Health Information

The sauces "were manufactured without an approved scheduled process or otherwise evaluated to determine if the process is adequate."

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that First and Last Bakery has halted sales and production to ensure full regulatory compliance. So far, no illnesses have been reported.

Risk of Botulism

Improperly processed acidified or low-acid canned foods can produce Clostridium botulinum toxin, which causes botulism. Though rare, this illness affects the nervous system and can be fatal in 5–10 percent of cases.

Botulism “attacks the nervous system and can be fatal in 5–10 percent of cases.”
Consumer Advice

Shoppers are urged to check their jars for the affected products and return them as a precaution.

Author's summary: Three tomato sauce products were recalled due to botulism risk from improper processing; the company halted production and no illnesses are reported so far.

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