Urgent recall for three tomato sauces that may cause 'fatal' food poisoning

Urgent Recall for Three Tomato Sauces Due to Potentially Fatal Food Poisoning

Shoppers are warned about the risks of consuming specific jars of tomato sauce linked to serious health concerns. First and Last Bakery, LLC, a Connecticut-based company, has recalled three popular tomato-based pasta sauces because of contamination risk with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism, a potentially fatal condition.

Details of the Affected Products

These products were distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts, mainly through Big Y and possibly other retailers, from September 22, 2025. All have a use-by date of September 26, 2025.

Health Risks and FDA Findings

The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) states that the sauces were produced without an approved schedule, meaning critical safety measures to prevent botulinum toxin formation were inadequate.

The production process was not adequately evaluated to prevent the formation of the dangerous bacterium, Clostridium botulinum.

Though no illnesses have been reported yet, botulism is a severe form of food poisoning that can be fatal, so consumers are urged to take caution.

Recommendations for Consumers

Anyone who purchased these sauces should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Prompt action is important to avoid potential health dangers.

About Botulism

Botulism results from Clostridium botulinum bacteria that can develop when processing of acidified or low-acid canned foods fails to meet safety standards.

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.

Author's summary: A recall warns consumers about three tomato sauces potentially contaminated with botulinum toxin, urging returns as botulism can cause fatal food poisoning.

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