Shoppers have been warned that consuming certain jars of tomato sauce may be fatal due to the presence of Clostridium botulinum, a dangerous bacterium that causes botulism. First and Last Bakery, LLC, has issued an urgent recall for three of its popular tomato-based pasta sauces.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed that the affected sauces were produced without an approved schedule, meaning the process was not properly evaluated to prevent Clostridium botulinum contamination, according to the Independent.
"Consuming these sauces could prove fatal, posing a serious health risk," the FDA warns.
Although no illnesses have been reported so far, botulism is a potentially deadly form of food poisoning. Consumers who purchased any of the affected sauces are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
This urgent recall highlights the danger of botulism in improperly monitored tomato sauces, urging immediate consumer caution and product returns to prevent health risks.