FDA Announces Recall on 3 Tomato Sauces for Potential Botulism Risk

FDA Recalls Three Tomato Sauces Due to Potential Botulism Risk

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for three tomato sauces sold at Big Y stores over concerns of a possible botulism risk. These sauces were produced by First and Last Bakery, LLC.

Products Involved in the Recall

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

Health Risks Associated with the Sauces

There is a potential presence of Clostridium botulinum toxin in these products, which can cause botulism—a serious form of food poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include:

Weakness
Dizziness
Double vision
Difficulty speaking, swallowing, or breathing
Abdominal bloating
Constipation

In severe cases, botulism can be fatal.

FDA Statement on Manufacturing Process

The FDA noted that these sauces were made "without an approved schedule or otherwise evaluated to determine if the process is adequate."

About the Author

Bailey Fink, a dedicated home cook and news editor at Allrecipes, specializes in food trends, product launches, and culinary insights, having authored hundreds of articles in this field.

Author’s Summary

This recall highlights the critical importance of proper food manufacturing practices to prevent dangerous health risks like botulism in widely consumed products.

Allrecipes — 2025-11-05