Three tomato sauces urgently recalled over fears they may cause 'fatal' botulism

Urgent Recall of Tomato Sauces Due to Botulism Risk

Customers are advised to return affected products for a full refund. The recall concerns three tomato-based pasta sauces from First and Last Bakery, LLC, based in Connecticut.

Details of the Recall

These products were distributed from September 22, 2025, mainly in Connecticut and Massachusetts through Big Y and possibly other retailers.

Health Hazard and Precautions

No illnesses have been reported yet, but due to the extreme danger of botulism, consumers are urged to discard the sauces. The products bear a use-by date of September 26, 2025.

Clostridium botulinum bacteria produce toxins that attack the nervous system, causing paralysis, which can be fatal.
Manufacturing Concerns

The FDA reports that the sauces were made without a properly evaluated process to prevent bacterial growth, increasing the risk of toxin formation in improperly processed canned foods.

Author's summary: A recall of three tomato sauces was issued due to risk of botulism, emphasizing the importance of proper food processing to prevent deadly bacterial toxin development.

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