Tomato Sauce Recalled due to Botulism

Tomato Sauce Recalled Due to Botulism Risk

First and Last Bakery LLC, based in Hartford, CT, is recalling three tomato sauce products following a potential health concern identified by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

Details of the Recall

The recalled sauces come in 20-ounce jars with best by dates in September. The exact year of expiration was not specified in the recall notice.

Products and Distribution

The tomato sauces were distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
They were sold through Big Y and Stop & Shop retail stores during September.

Company Actions and Safety Concerns

Sales and production of the tomato sauces have been halted to meet regulatory standards.
No illnesses have been reported so far.

The products "were manufactured without an approved scheduled process or otherwise evaluated to determine if the process is adequate."

"Failure to appropriately process acidified or low-acid canned foods can result in Clostridium botulinum toxin formation."

Labels and Further Information

For viewing the labels of all three recalled products, please refer to the original recall notification.

Author’s Summary: First and Last Bakery LLC recalls tomato sauces due to botulism risk linked to improper processing, with no reported illnesses and halted sales for safety compliance.

Food Poison Journal — 2025-11-05