Tomato Sauce Recalled Due to Botulism Risk
First and Last Bakery LLC of Hartford, CT, is recalling three tomato sauce products due to a potential health hazard identified by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Details of the Recall
- The recalled products come in 20-ounce jars with best by dates in September (year not specified).
- The sauces were sold in Connecticut and Massachusetts through Big Y and Stop & Shop retail stores during September.
- Sales and production of these sauces have been halted to comply with regulatory requirements fully.
- No reported cases of illness related to these products have been confirmed yet.
Reason for Recall
The products were manufactured without an approved scheduled process or proper evaluation to confirm the process is safe.
Failure to correctly process acidified or low-acid canned foods can lead to the formation of Clostridium botulinum toxin.
Product Identification
The recall covers three specific tomato sauce products. Labels for these products were originally provided by the company.