With the holiday season in full swing, many families are gearing up to spend time with loved ones and celebrate over a festive meal.
But before you can even start cooking, you’ll likely start gathering ingredients — and you won’t want to wait until its too late to discover whether or not you have a recalled product hiding in your kitchen.
In November, the FDA issued a slew of recalls — many affecting consumers nationwide — including Massachusetts consumers.
Here’s the list:
First & Last Tomato, Pasta Sauces
First and Last Bakery LLC of Hartford, Conn., has recalled several varieties of its First & Last pasta sauces after regulators found the products were manufactured without an approved process, creating a potential botulism hazard.
The recall includes Original Marinara, Tomato & Basil, Traditional Meat-Flavored Pasta Sauce, and Puttanesca, Mildly Hot & Spicy, sold in 26-ounce jars with September 2026 use-by dates.
The sauces were distributed through Big Y and possibly other retailers in Connecticut and Massachusetts between Sept. 22 and Oct. 28, 2025.
Customers should stop using the sauces and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Stephen Dexter holds a container of ByHeart baby formula, which was recently recalled by ByHeart, in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Cheyanne Mumphrey)AP
ByHeart — Whole Nutrition Infant Formula
ByHeart Inc. has recalled two batches of infant formula due to a potential botulism risk.
The New York-based company issued the voluntary recall on Nov. 8, 2025, after the FDA alerted manufacturers to a nationwide investigation into 83 cases of infant botulism reported since August.
Thirteen affected infants had consumed ByHeart formula, but health officials say no link has been found to any brand.
The recalled cans were sold in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington.
Both batches have a Dec. 1, 2026, use-by date and UPC 5004496800.
Parents should stop using and discard formula from the recalled batches.
Blue Oven Bakery — English Muffins
Blue Oven Bakery, Inc. voluntarily recalled its English muffins after discovering that milk, a known allergen, was not declared on the product label.
The affected product was sold fresh in a 13.04-oz sealed plastic bag.
The muffins were produced between April 24, 2025, and Oct. 24, 2025.
They were distributed to the following locations: Harvest Market in Milford, Ohio, Country Fresh Market and European Café in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kremers Market in Crescent Springs, Kentucky and Back Ally Mercantile in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar is being recalled for something a bit more real-worldly. (Courtesy of the FDA)Courtesy of the FDA
Face Rock Creamery — Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Cheese
Face Rock Creamery LLC recalled 16 units of its 6oz Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar with a use-by date of Nov. 4, 2026 due to potential Listeria contamination.
The recalled cheese was sold exclusively at the Face Rock Flagship store, in Bandon, Oregon. About 16 units were purchased between Nov. 10 and Nov. 13, 2025.
Consumers should destroy the product or return it to the store for a full refund.
Jeni’s – Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams issued a voluntarily recall of one batch of Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars due to a possible undeclared allergen of wheat or soy.
Affected products were distributed in grocery stores nationwide.
Consumers can identify the recalled batch by the lot code 25-210 printed on the top of the carton.
Customers who purchased this ice cream are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
