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Tullia's·Food·Sep 2, 2014

Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce, Packaged in a 16 OZ

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    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…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameTullia's
Recalling firmTullia'sSpokane, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 48863 64322 37 48863 64321 6
Lot / date codes
  • Code 530140
Distribution area
IN

distributed in Spokane area of Washington.

United States

Quantity affected312 jars (16 oz. each) and 172 jars (32 oz. each)
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 22, 2014
FDA recall numberF-0024-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Tullia's initiated this food recall on September 2, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: 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. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in Spokane area of Washington.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: 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.

Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce, Packaged in a 16 OZ was made or distributed by Tullia's in Spokane, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0024-2015, dated October 22, 2014.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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

Glass contamination

Possible health effects

Glass fragments can cause cuts to the mouth, throat or digestive tract. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk of injury.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.

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 Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce, Packaged in a 16 OZ recall?

Tullia's recalled Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce, Packaged in a 16 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0024-2015. 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…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.

Is the Tullia's 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-0024-2015. 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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