Urgent tomato sauce recall over fears it could cause botulism

Urgent Recall of Tomato-Based Pasta Sauces Over Botulism Risk

An immediate recall has been issued for three tomato-based pasta sauces by First and Last Bakery, LLC, due to fears they may contain Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which can lead to potentially fatal food poisoning.

Products Affected and Distribution

These sauces were distributed between Connecticut and Massachusetts through Big Y and possibly other retailers starting from September 22, 2025, all displaying a use-by date of September 26, 2025.

FDA Statement and Production Issue

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that "the affected products were produced without an approved schedule, meaning the production process was not adequately evaluated to prevent the formation of this dangerous bacterium."

Health Risk and Consumer Advice

No reported illnesses have occurred to date; however, due to the severity of botulism, a serious and potentially deadly form of food poisoning, consumers who purchased these sauces are strongly advised to return them for a full refund.

Shoppers have been warned that consuming these products "could prove fatal, posing a serious health risk."

First and Last Bakery is taking swift action to protect public health by recalling these items urgently.

Author's summary: A recall has been issued for three tomato pasta sauces due to botulism risks, urging consumers to return affected jars immediately to avoid potential severe illness.

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The Mirror The Mirror — 2025-11-06

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