Three tomato sauces recalled in US after botulism risk identified

Three Tomato Sauces Recalled in US Due to Botulism Risk

First and Last Bakery, based in Connecticut, has issued a recall of three tomato pasta sauces after state regulators identified a potential botulism hazard linked to improper processing. Consumers are advised to check and return the affected jars.

Recall Details

The 26-ounce jars, distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts from September 22 to October 28, 2025, carry a “Use By 09/26” date. The recall includes:

Reason for Recall

The sauces were produced without an approved scheduled process or any evaluation to confirm the safety of their processing, raising concerns over the possible presence of Clostridium botulinum toxin in acidified or low-acid canned foods.

According to the recall notice, the products “were manufactured without an approved scheduled process or otherwise evaluated to determine if the process is adequate.”

Regulatory Response

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that First and Last Bakery has suspended sales and production to comply with regulatory requirements. Authorities have not received any reports of illness related to the recalled sauces.

“The company has suspended sales and production to ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements,” said the FDA.

Health Risks

Botulism, although rare, affects the nervous system and can be fatal in 5–10 percent of cases. It results from toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum when acidified or low-acid canned foods are improperly processed.

Author’s summary: A recall of three tomato sauces by First and Last Bakery warns consumers of a botulism risk caused by improper processing, with no illnesses reported so far.

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New Food magazine New Food magazine — 2025-11-06

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