[Vision2020] Dog Food Recall: FDA Expands Its Warning about the Risk of Botulism Poisoning From Certain Castleberry Food Products and Dog Food

Sat Jul 21 20:10:07 PDT 2007

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Subject: FDA Expands Its Warning about the Risk of Botulism Poisoning From
Certain Castleberry Food Products and Dog Food

FDA Press Release

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 21, 2007 

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Kimberly Rawlings
Michael Herndon 
301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries: 
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FDA Expands Its Warning about the Risk of Botulism Poisoning From Certain
Castleberry Food Products and Dog Food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expanding its July 18
<http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01669.html>  warning to
consumers. This expansion is for consumers and pet owners regarding canned
food products and dog food produced by Castleberry Food Company of Augusta,
Ga., due to the risk of botulinum toxin. Castleberry is expanding the recall
to include all of the following canned products with all "best by" and code
dates, and FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or eat any of the canned
products listed in the table below.

Hot Dog Chili Sauces

SIZE

UPC CODES

Austex Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce

10 OZ

30300-97101

Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce

10 OZ

30300-99533

Castleberry's Hot Dog Chili Sauce

10 OZ

30300-00101

Castleberry's Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce

10 OZ

30300-07101

Bunker Hill Hot Dog Chili Sauce

10 OZ

75266-04152

Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce

10 OZ

11110-83942

Meijer Hot Dog Chili Sauce

10 OZ

41250-85862

Food Lion Hot Dog Chili Sauce

10 OZ

35826-06911

Bloom Hot Dog Chili Sauce

10 OZ

25439-92448

Thrifty Maid Hot Dog Chili Sauce

10 OZ

21140-21367

Natural Balance Eatables dog food varieties: 

Irish Stew with Beef Dog Food

15 OZ

23633-59860

Chinese Take Out with Sauce with Vegetables and Chicken Dog Food

15 OZ

23633-59861

Southern Style Dumplings with Gravy with Chicken and Vegetables
Dog Food

15 OZ

23633-59862

Hobo Chili with Chicken Pasta Dog Food

15 OZ

23633-59863

The agency is expanding its warning based in part on FDA test results and
information obtained during a joint FDA and U.S. Department of Agriculture
inspection of the Castleberry's facility in Augusta, Ga.

Exposure to botulinum toxin can be fatal and two people in Texas and two
people in Indiana remain seriously ill and hospitalized with botulism
poisoning associated with eating Castleberry's Hot Dog Chili Sauce.

While the previous recall and the known illnesses are linked to production
dates of April 30 to May 22, 2007, the firm has extended the recall to
include all products listed irrespective of "best by" date. The firm is
cooperating with FDA in the recall of these products and has ceased
processing and distribution. 

In addition, Castleberry is recalling other products containing meat, which
are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA is also warning
the public not to eat certain brands of Castleberry products containing
meat. The list of these USDA-regulated products can be viewed at this link
to the USDA website: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_
<http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_033_2007_Release/index.asp>
&_Events/Recall_033_2007_Release/index.asp

Consumers who have any of these products or any foods made with these
products should throw them away immediately. Double bag the cans in plastic
bags that are tightly closed then place in a trash receptacle for
non-recyclable trash outside of the home. Additional instructions for safe
disposal can be found at www.cdc.gov/botulism/botulism_faq.htm

Retailers that have any of these products are asked to assure that they are
removed from use and do not accidentally get reintroduced for sale, service
or donation.

Symptoms of botulism poisoning in humans can begin from 6 hours to 2 weeks
after eating food that contains the toxin. Symptoms may include double
vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty
swallowing, and muscle weakness that moves progressively down the body,
affecting the shoulders first then descending to the upper arms, lower arms,
thighs, calves, etc. Botulism poisoning can also cause paralysis of the
breathing muscles which can result in death unless assistance with breathing
(mechanical ventilation) is provided. Individuals who show these symptoms
and who may have recently eaten one of the Castleberry's products currently
under recall should seek immediate medical attention.

The disease has only been seen occasionally in dogs and has not been
reported in cats. Ferrets are highly susceptible to botulinum toxin. The
incubation period can be 2 hours to 2 weeks; in most cases, the symptoms
appear after 12 to 24 hours. Botulism is characterized by progressive motor
paralysis. Typical clinical signs may include muscle paralysis, difficulty
breathing, chewing and swallowing, visual disturbances and generalized
weakness may also occur. Death usually results from paralysis of the
respiratory or cardiac muscles. Pet owners who have used these products and
whose pets have these symptoms should contact their veterinarian
immediately. At this time we are not aware of pet illnesses associated with
these products although we recommend that all these products should be
discarded. 

Castleberry recommends consumers with any questions or concerns about this
recall should go to Castleberry's website (www.castleberrys.com
<http://www.castleberrys.com/> ) or call Castleberry's consumer hotline at
1-800-203-4412 or 1-888-203-8446. 

Consumers with questions can call FDA at 1-888-SAFEFOOD.

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