Urgent Recall of Three Tomato Sauces Due to Fatal Food Poisoning Risk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall of three tomato sauce products linked to a potentially fatal food poisoning risk.
Reason for Recall
The sauces, produced by First and Last Bakery, LLC in Connecticut, were “manufactured without an approved schedule or otherwise evaluated to determine if the process is adequate,” increasing the risk of contamination by Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism, a dangerous form of food poisoning.
Products Recalled
- First and Last Original Marinara Sauce, Tomato & Basil
- First and Last Original Traditional Pasta Sauce, Meat Flavored
- First and Last Original Puttanesca Sauce, Mildly Hot & Spicy
Distribution Details
The recalled 26 FL OZ jars were sold in Big Y and Stop & Shop stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts starting September 22, 2025. The use-by dates extend through September 2026.
Actions for Consumers
Customers are strongly advised not to use these sauces and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
FDA Statement
The FDA has suspended the sale and production of these sauces to “ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements.”
Similar recent recalls include warnings from Aldi and Lidl about popular snacks and products that customers were instructed “do not eat.”
Author’s summary: Three tomato sauces made in Connecticut are recalled after improper manufacturing raised concerns about deadly botulism contamination; consumers must avoid use and seek refunds immediately.