FDA-Food2025-12-31Class IIPATHOGEN
First & Last Tavern marinara sauce recalled for potential botulism contamination
What this means
First & Last Tavern marinara sauce (tomato & basil, 26 FL OZ) may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause serious food poisoning. The affected products have an expiration date of 09/26 and were distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
- Do not consume this marinara sauce if you have it.
- Throw away the product or return it to the store where you bought it.
- If you consumed this sauce and develop symptoms like muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, or trouble breathing, seek medical care immediately.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
May be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
CT, MA
Affected count
30 cases
Manufactured in
920 Maple Ave, N/A, Hartford, CT, United States
Products
First & Last Tavern Marinara Sauce (tomato & basil) 26 FL OZ (1 lb, 10 oz) 737g
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0335-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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