Serious riskFDA FoodClass II

First & Last Tavern marinara sauce recalled for possible botulism risk

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.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Do not consume this marinara sauce if you have it.
  2. Throw away the product or return it to the store where you bought it.
  3. If you consumed this sauce and develop symptoms like muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, or trouble breathing, seek medical care immediately.

Is yours affected?

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Product
First & Last Tavern Marinara Sauce (tomato & basil) 26 FL OZ (1 lb, 10 oz) 737g
Sold in
CT, MA
Made for
All ages

This recall covers 3 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
30 cases
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
920 Maple Ave, N/A, Hartford, CT, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
H-0335-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
First & Last Tavern Marinara Sauce (tomato & basil) 26 FL OZ (1 lb, 10 oz) 737g May be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum Expiration/Use By: 09/26 Distribution: CT, MA Affected quantity: 30 cases
Hazard
May be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum

3 products in this recall

First & Last Tavern pasta sauces recalled for botulism risk

First & Last Tavern is recalling three pasta sauces because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism. The products are Traditional (meat flavored), Marinara (tomato & basil) and Puttanesca (olives, capers, hot peppers), all 26 fl oz jars, and they were distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts. No illnesses have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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