Three Tomato Sauces Recalled in US Due to Botulism Risk
First and Last Bakery, based in Connecticut, has recalled three tomato pasta sauces after state regulators identified a potential botulism risk linked to improper processing. Shoppers are urged to check and return affected jars.
Details of the Recall
- The affected products are 26-ounce jars distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts from 22 September to 28 October 2025.
- All jars carry a “Use By 09/26” date.
- The sauces were “manufactured without an approved scheduled process or otherwise evaluated to determine if the process is adequate,” according to the recall notice.
Regulatory Response and Safety Measures
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that First and Last Bakery has suspended sales and production to ensure full regulatory compliance. No reports of illness have been received so far.
Health Risks of Botulism
Improperly processed acidified or low-acid canned foods can allow the formation of Clostridium botulinum toxin.
Botulism is rare but attacks the nervous system and can be fatal in 5–10 percent of cases.
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One of the three recalled tomato sauce products. Credit: FDA
Author’s summary: Three tomato sauce products from First and Last Bakery were recalled due to botulism risk from improper processing, with no illnesses reported to date.