Urgent Recall Issued for Three Tomato Sauces Over Botulism Risk
Shoppers are warned that consuming certain jars of tomato sauce could lead to fatal food poisoning. First and Last Bakery, LLC, located in Connecticut, has recalled three types of tomato-based pasta sauces due to the possible presence of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that causes botulism, which can be deadly.
Details on the Recall
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) reported the affected products were produced without an approved manufacturing schedule, preventing proper control of the bacteria's growth during processing.
- Product Sizes: 26-ounce jars
- Flavors Recalled:
- Original Marinara Sauce Tomato & Basil
- Meat Flavored Traditional Pasta Sauce
- Mildly Hot & Spicy Puttanesca Sauce
- Distribution Area: Connecticut and Massachusetts
- Retailers: Big Y and possibly others
- Date Range: Distributed from September 22, 2025
- Use By Date: September 26, 2025
Health Risks and Consumer Advice
Although no cases have been reported so far, botulism is a serious and potentially fatal illness. Consumers who have purchased the affected sauces are urged to return them for a full refund.
Botulism is caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum that can be formed when there is a failure to appropriately process acidified or low-acid canned foods.
What Is Botulism?
Botulism is a life-threatening form of food poisoning resulting from improper food processing allowing the bacteria to produce toxins. It can lead to severe neurological symptoms and death if untreated.
Author's summary: An urgent recall targets three tomato sauces due to botulism risk, highlighting the importance of proper food processing to prevent deadly contamination.