CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Smoked Tomato Sauce recalled by Cucina Fresca
Cucina Fresca is recalling Smoked Tomato Sauce, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 23 Aug 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-2359-2012
- FDA event ID
- 63010
- Recalling firm
- Cucina Fresca, Seattle, WA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Aug 2012
- FDA classified
- 28 Sep 2012
- Reported
- 10 Oct 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 23 Aug 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Sep 2012 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 10 Oct 2012 | 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
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.
Product as listed by the FDA
Cucina Fresca Smoked Tomato Sauce. Product is packaged in a glass jar, net weight 24 oz. The UPC is 8-84337 00522-4
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed to Oregon and Washington
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 11002A and 11002B. Code is deciphered as: First digit = Shift; Second, Third, and Fourth digit = Julian date; Fifth digit = Production year
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed to Oregon and 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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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