CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Oct 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce recalled by Tullia's
Tullia's is recalling Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 2 Sep 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0024-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69168
- Recalling firm
- Tullia's, Spokane, WA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Sep 2014
- FDA classified
- 10 Oct 2014
- Reported
- 22 Oct 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 2 Sep 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Oct 2014 | Classified by FDA | +38 days |
| 22 Oct 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
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.
Product as listed by the FDA
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.
Where it was distributed
distributed in Spokane area of Washington.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
Code 530140
Where was it sold?
distributed in Spokane area of Washington.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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