Tomato Paste Recalled For Moldy Cans

An issue with the canning process is being blamed.

Hunts Tomato

(PRNewswire) Conagra Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Hunt's Tomato Paste sold in six ounce cans. After the canning process, the final product could have been damaged, creating the potential for mold. Conagra Brands became aware of the issue after receiving calls from consumers.

The products covered by this recall were distributed for retail sale in the U.S. Given the product may contain mold, consumers are advised not to use it and to either throw it away or return it to the store where originally purchased. 

No other Hunt's products or Conagra Brands' products are impacted by this recall. Conagra has informed the FDA of this recall and is working with customers to ensure the impacted product is removed from store shelves.

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