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.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot 11002A and 11002B. Code is deciphered as: First digit = Shift; Second, Third, and Fourth digit = Julian date; Fifth digit = Production year
Quantity recalled117 cases/6 jars/ 24 oz. total (59 cases to warehouse and 58 cases to retail stores)

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 2012Recall initiated by company
28 Sep 2012Classified by FDA+36 days
10 Oct 2012Published 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

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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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