Tomato Sauce Products Recalled Over Botulism Risk
First and Last Bakery LLC of Hartford, CT, is recalling three tomato sauce items due to a potential health risk identified by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. The products are sold in 20-ounce jars with best-by dates labeled as September, though the recall notice did not specify the year.
Recalled Products Details
- The tomato sauce products were distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts, including through Big Y and possibly other retailers as of September.
- The company has halted sales and production of these sauces to ensure they meet all regulatory standards.
Safety Concerns
The affected products were produced without an approved scheduled process or adequate evaluation of processing safety, increasing the risk of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation.
"Failure to appropriately process acidified or low-acid canned foods can result in Clostridium botulinum toxin formation."
About Botulism Poisoning
Botulism is a severe illness caused by toxins in improperly processed foods. It can paralyze muscles necessary for breathing, potentially causing sudden death if untreated.
"Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed signs of botulism poisoning should immediately seek medical attention."
No cases of illness linked to the recalled tomato sauces have been reported so far.
Distributor Actions
- Recall initiated by First and Last Bakery LLC.
- Coordination with Connecticut consumer protection authorities.
- Suspension of production and sales until full compliance is achieved.
Author’s summary: First and Last Bakery recalled three tomato sauce products distributed in CT and MA due to botulism concerns from improper processing, urging consumers to seek urgent medical help if symptoms appear.
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