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Monday, July 1, 2024

NY Sauce Processor Recalls Tomato Basil Sauce Due to Potential Under-Processing

Hudson Harvest of Germantown, NY, is voluntarily recalling Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Sauce because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting jars. There is a possibility that the product has been under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens.

This would be considered an acid food which would hot filled (and perhaps run through a hot water bath or shower afterwards).  While there is the possibility that the pH was higher then it should be (above 4.6), there could be an issue when the pH approaches 4.6 from spoilage organisms.  More likely was the the required hot fill temperature was not maintained during processing.  Exploding glass jars is often the sign of yeast contamination, and this would occur when processing fill temperatures drop too low.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hudson-harvest-issues-voluntary-recall-tomato-basil-sauce-due-potential-under-processing
Hudson Harvest Issues Voluntary Recall of Tomato Basil Sauce Due to Potential Under-Processing
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 18, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  June 19, 2024
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potentially under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens
Company Name:  Hudson Harvest
Brand Name:  Hudson Harvest
Product Description:  Tomato Basil Sauce
Company Announcement

Hudson Harvest of Germantown, NY, is voluntarily recalling Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Sauce because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting jars. There is a possibility that the product has been under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens.

The product was sold to retailers in NY, CT, and MA during the months of May and June 2024.

The product is packaged in a 16-ounce glass jar and printed with lot # 1042426, UPC # 683720301567. The UPC can be found above the bar code, and the lot number can be found on the side of the jar.

No illnesses or other adverse consequences have been reported to date

Consumers should not use this product, even if it does not appear to be spoiled. If you have purchased this product, please return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-811-3795 (extension 2) 9am – 5pm EST.

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