Urgent Recall of Tomato-Based Pasta Sauces Over Botulism Risk
Shoppers have been warned that consuming certain jars of tomato sauce may be deadly due to the risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that causes fatal food poisoning.
Products Recalled
- First and Last Original Marinara Sauce Tomato and Basil
- Meat Flavoured Traditional Pasta Sauce
- Mildly Hot and Spicy Puttanesca Sauce
The recall applies to 26-ounce jars distributed between Connecticut and Massachusetts through Big Y and possibly other retailers, with use-by dates of September 26, 2025.
Reason for Recall
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that these products were made without an approved schedule, meaning the production process wasn’t adequately evaluated to prevent the growth of the dangerous bacterium.
Health Risks
Clostridium botulinum produces toxins that can cause botulism, a severe and potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Although no illnesses have been reported yet, consumers are advised to return the recalled sauces for a full refund.
Official Advice
Anyone who purchased the affected products should not consume them and must return the jars to the store where they were bought.
Author’s summary: A recall of three popular tomato pasta sauces has been issued due to contamination risks with botulism-causing bacteria, urging consumers to return the products immediately for safety.