FDA Recalls Three Tomato Sauces Over Botulism Risk
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for three tomato sauces sold at Big Y stores due to a potential risk of botulism. These sauces were produced by First and Last Bakery, LLC.
Details of the Recall
The recalled products include:
- First and Last Original Marinara Sauce, Tomato & Basil
- First and Last Original Traditional Pasta Sauce, Meat Flavored
- First and Last Original Puttanesca Sauce, Mildly Hot & Spicy
The FDA clarified that these sauces might contain the toxin of Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism, a serious form of food poisoning.
Health Risks of Botulism
Botulism can cause severe symptoms such as weakness, dizziness, double vision, difficulty speaking, swallowing, or breathing, abdominal distension, and constipation. In extreme cases, it can be fatal.
Manufacturing Issues
The FDA stated these sauces were made "without an approved schedule or otherwise evaluated to determine if the process is adequate."
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Summary: The FDA has recalled three tomato sauces from Big Y stores due to a botulism toxin risk linked to inadequate manufacturing processes by First and Last Bakery, LLC.