The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2359-2012·Announced 2012-10-10

Cucina Fresca Smoked Tomato Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Cucina Fresca, Inc. is recalling Smoked Tomato Sauce because the jars contain a different product with undeclared milk, posing a risk to consumers with milk allergies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Cucina Fresca, Inc. is recalling 24-ounce glass jars of Smoked Tomato Sauce. The recall was initiated because the jars were mislabeled; they actually contain Cucina Fresca Tomato Vodka Sauce, which includes milk as an ingredient. The label on the recalled product identifies it as Smoked Tomato Sauce and does not declare the presence of milk.

The affected product is identified by Lot 11002A and 11002B. The total quantity involved is 117 cases, with each case containing 6 jars. The product was distributed to retail stores and a warehouse in Oregon and Washington.

Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should not consume the product. Individuals who have purchased the recalled jars should check their pantry for the specific lot numbers and UPC (8-84337 00522-4) and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Cucina Fresca Smoked Tomato Sauce. Product is packaged in a glass jar, net weight 24 oz. The UPC is 8-84337 00522-4

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 (5)

  • Lot 11002A and 11002B. Code is deciphered as: First digit = Shift
  • Second
  • Third
  • and Fourth digit = Julian date
  • Fifth digit = Production year

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: