FDA Recalls Three Tomato Sauces Over Botulism Risk
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall on three tomato sauces sold at Big Y stores due to a potential risk of botulism. The products were made by First and Last Bakery, LLC, and may contain Clostridium botulinum toxin, which causes botulism.
About the Recalled Sauces
- 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
Health Risks of Botulism
Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning with symptoms such as weakness, dizziness, double vision, difficulty speaking, swallowing or breathing, abdominal swelling, and constipation. In severe cases, it can be fatal.
The FDA stated these sauces were manufactured "without an approved schedule or otherwise evaluated to determine if the process is adequate."
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Consumers are advised to avoid using these products and to check purchase receipts for affected items.
Summary: The FDA recalls three tomato sauces from Big Y due to possible contamination with botulism toxin, urging consumers to avoid consumption to prevent severe food poisoning risks.