First & Last Tavern Marinara Sauce (tomato & basil) 26 FL OZ (1 lb
Recalled by First & Last Tavern
Food recall
First & Last Tavern
Class II — moderate
Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
First & Last Tavern has recalled First & Last Tavern Marinara Sauce (tomato & basil) 26 FL OZ (1 lb, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on December 31, 2025 and was initiated on October 31, 2025. It is classified as a Class II recall, which means using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers First & Last Tavern Marinara Sauce (tomato & basil) 26 FL OZ (1 lb, with approximately 30 cases affected. The company behind the recall is First & Last Tavern, based in Hartford, CT. The FDA describes the product as: “First & Last Tavern Marinara Sauce (tomato & basil) 26 FL OZ (1 lb, 10 oz) 737g”
Why was First & Last Tavern Marinara Sauce (tomato & basil) 26 FL OZ (1 lb recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “May be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.” In plain terms, this recall relates to Clostridium botulinum.
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that can produce a toxin causing botulism, a rare but serious illness most often associated with improperly processed canned or packaged foods. Because of the potential severity, regulators act quickly on any related contamination.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought First & Last Tavern Marinara Sauce (tomato & basil) 26 FL OZ (1 lb, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Expiration/Use By: 09/26) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact First & Last Tavern or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in CT. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- December 31, 2025
- Recall started
- October 31, 2025
- Distributed in
- CT
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was First & Last Tavern Marinara Sauce (tomato & basil) 26 FL OZ (1 lb recalled?+
According to the FDA: May be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
How serious is this recall?+
Class II — moderate. Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
What should I do if I have First & Last Tavern Marinara Sauce (tomato & basil) 26 FL OZ (1 lb?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0335-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.