Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0024-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Tullia's |
| Report date | Oct 22, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Quantity | 312 jars (16 oz. each) and 172 jars (32 oz. each) |
| Location | Spokane, WA, United States |
Official product description
Tullia's Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce, packaged in a 16 oz. (436g) and 32 oz. (872g) glass jars with one-piece metal closures. The 32 oz. (872g) glass jar has the UPC 7 48863 64322 3. The 16 oz (436g) glass jar has the UPC 7 48863 64321 6.
Why the product was recalled
Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce is recalled because review of the production records revealed that one batch of sauce produced had a pH high enough to allow the growth of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.
Distribution information
distributed in Spokane area of Washington.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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