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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-2359-2012/FDA enforcement
Cucina Fresca, INC.·Food·Aug 23, 2012

Cucina Fresca Smoked Tomato Sauce

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Smoked Tomato Sauce was recalled due to undeclared milk. The jars actually contain Cucina Fresca Tomato Vodka Sauce, which contains milk as an ingredient, but was mis-labeled as…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameCucina Fresca, INC.
Recalling firmCucina Fresca, INC.Seattle, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 84337 00522 4
Lot / date codes
  • Lot 11002A and 11002B. Code is deciphered as: First digit = Shift
  • Second, Third, and Fourth digit = Julian date
  • Fifth digit = Production year
Distribution area

Product was distributed to Oregon and Washington

United States

Quantity affected117 cases/6 jars/ 24 oz. total (59 cases to warehouse and 58 cases to retail stores)
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 10, 2012
FDA recall numberF-2359-2012

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Cucina Fresca, INC. initiated this food recall on August 23, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Smoked Tomato Sauce was recalled due to undeclared milk. The jars actually contain Cucina Fresca Tomato Vodka Sauce, which contains milk as an ingredient, but was mis-labeled as Smoked Tomato Sauce and the label does not declare milk. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed to Oregon and Washington.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Smoked Tomato Sauce was recalled due to undeclared milk. The jars actually contain Cucina Fresca Tomato Vodka Sauce, which contains milk as an ingredient, but was mis-labeled as Smoked Tomato Sauce and the label does not declare milk.

Cucina Fresca Smoked Tomato Sauce was made or distributed by Cucina Fresca, INC. in Seattle, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2359-2012, dated October 10, 2012.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Cucina Fresca Smoked Tomato Sauce recall?

Cucina Fresca, INC. recalled Cucina Fresca Smoked Tomato Sauce in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2359-2012. Smoked Tomato Sauce was recalled due to undeclared milk. The jars actually contain Cucina Fresca Tomato Vodka Sauce, which contains milk as an ingredient, but was mis-labeled as…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Cucina Fresca, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2359-2012. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.