The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0024-2015·Announced 2014-10-22

Tullia's Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce Recalled for Botulism Risk

Tullia's is recalling Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce because production records showed a pH level that could allow the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text explicitly states the hazard involves a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness or death, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tullia's is recalling specific jars of Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce. The affected product is packaged in 16 oz. (436g) and 32 oz. (872g) glass jars with one-piece metal closures. The 32 oz. jars have UPC 7 48863 64322 3, and the 16 oz. jars have UPC 7 48863 64321 6. The recall involves 312 jars of the 16 oz. size and 172 jars of the 32 oz. size, identified by Code 530140.

The recall was initiated after a review of production records revealed that one batch of sauce had a pH high enough to allow the growth of Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium can cause life-threatening illness or death. The product was distributed in the Spokane area of Washington.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and code listed above. If you have the affected jars, you should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
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.
Manufacturer
Tullia's

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Code 530140

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: