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<b>Subject:</b> FDA Expands Its Warning about the Risk of Botulism Poisoning
>From Certain Castleberry Food Products and Dog Food<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FDA Expands
Its Warning about the Risk of Botulism Poisoning From Certain Castleberry Food
Products and Dog Food</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The U.S.
Food and Drug Administration is expanding its <a
href="http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01669.html">July 18</a>
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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Hot Dog Chili Sauces</span></strong><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>SIZE</span></strong><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Austex Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>10 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>30300-97101</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>10 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>30300-99533</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Castleberry's Hot Dog Chili Sauce</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>10 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>30300-00101</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Castleberry's Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>10 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>30300-07101</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Bunker Hill Hot Dog Chili Sauce</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>10 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>75266-04152</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>10 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>11110-83942</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Meijer Hot Dog Chili Sauce</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>10 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>41250-85862</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Food Lion Hot Dog Chili Sauce</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>10 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>35826-06911</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Bloom Hot Dog Chili Sauce</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>10 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>25439-92448</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Thrifty Maid Hot Dog Chili Sauce</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>10 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>21140-21367</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td colspan=3 valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Natural Balance Eatables dog food varieties:</span></strong><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Irish Stew with Beef Dog Food</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>15 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>23633-59860</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Chinese Take Out with Sauce with Vegetables
and Chicken Dog Food</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>15 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>23633-59861</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
</tr>
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<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Southern Style Dumplings with Gravy with
Chicken and Vegetables<br>
Dog Food</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>15 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>23633-59862</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Hobo Chili with Chicken Pasta Dog Food</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>15 OZ</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width=137 valign=top style='width:102.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>23633-59863</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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: <a
href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_033_2007_Release/index.asp">http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_033_2007_Release/index.asp</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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 <a
href="http://www.cdc.gov/botulism/botulism_faq.htm">www.cdc.gov/botulism/botulism_faq.htm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Castleberry
recommends consumers with any questions or concerns about this recall should go
to Castleberry’s website (<a href="http://www.castleberrys.com/">www.castleberrys.com</a>)
or call Castleberry’s consumer hotline at 1-800-203-4412 or
1-888-203-8446. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Consumers
with questions can call FDA at 1-888-SAFEFOOD.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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