Tomato Sauce
Also listed as Pasta Sauce Base and Canned Tomato Sauce.
Condiments
This is what the ingredient is.
Tomato sauce is a cooked tomato product sold canned or jarred. Labels may say tomato sauce.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used as a base for pasta sauces, pizzas, and stews.
Here is what food agencies say.
Canned tomato products follow FDA canned-food rules.
Here is what research has found.
Can integrity and plant sanitation drive rare recalls of tomato products.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Discard bulging cans. Check for added onion, garlic, or allergens in flavored sauces.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026