botulism warning and associated product recall

[Benjamin Dahl]

This is another one to watch out for and not limited to California. serious stuff so be careful if you find any of these products in your pantry. recommended to double bag in ziplocs for disposal.
Ben

CALIFORNIA: State department of public health announces San Diego botulism case; possible association with recalled chili product

Recall -- State Press Release
Contact: Suanne Buggy or Lea Brooks
(916) 440-7259

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Sacramento, CA -- July 27, 2007 -- Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced that a 51-year-old San Diego County woman has a confirmed case of botulism, a rare illness.

The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency and CDPH are investigating whether the woman’s illness is associated with Castleberry Food canned products that were recently recalled due to possible contamination with the toxin that causes botulism. The woman reported purchasing and eating one of the products, Kroger Chili with Beans, prior to her illness in early July. She was hospitalized and is now recovering at home.

“The confirmed case of botulism poisoning in San Diego reminds us of the serious health risk posed by this toxin," Horton said. “Californians should remain vigilant about not consuming the recalled products. If you have the recalled product, discard it immediately."

Certain lots of Kroger Chili with Beans, in addition to a number of canned products under different brand names, were voluntarily recalled by Castleberry Food Co. of Augusta, Ga., last week. The recall followed reports of four illnesses of botulism in two states associated with the consumption of Castleberry Hot Dog Chili Sauce. The Kroger Chili with Beans product consumed by the San Diego County woman was thrown away before tests could be performed to determine if it was the definitive cause of the botulism.

Castleberry has recalled all products identified below, regardless of their “Best if Used by Date." The products are included in the recall because they may pose a risk. Recalled product was distributed to California club stores, drug stores, grocery markets, military base commissaries and discount retailers.

The recalled products are:

Brand Product Can Size UPC Barcode

Austex Beef Stew 15oz 30300 90815

Austex Chili with Beans 15oz 30300 91015

Austex Chili with Beans 19oz 30300 92519

Austex Chili no Beans 15oz 30300 97715

Austex Chili no Beans 19oz 30300 97719

Austex Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce 10oz 30300 97101

Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce 10oz 30300 99533

Best Yet Chili with Beans 15oz 4218740842

Best Yet Corned Beef Hash 15oz 4217841082

Big Y Chili with Beans 15oz 18894 80425

Big Y Chili no Beans 15oz 18894 80424

Big Y Corned Beef Hash 15oz 18894 80225

Black Rock Chili with Beans 15oz 30300 01715

Bloom Hot Dog Chili Sauce 10oz 25439 92448

Bryan Chili no Beans 10oz 53400 35264

Bryan Chili no Beans 15oz 53401 30200

Bryan Chili with Beans 15oz 53400 30205

Bryan Corned Beef Hash 15oz 53400 30110

Bryan Hot Dog Chili Sauce with Beef 10oz 53400 30010

Bunker Hill Chili no Beans 10oz 75266 04112

Bunker Hill Spicier Chili no Beans 10oz 75266 04224

Bunker Hill Hot Dog Chili Sauce 10oz 75266 04152

Castleberry's
Barbecue Pork in Barbecue Sauce
10oz
30300 00402

Castleberry's
Barbecue Pork in Barbecue Sauce
14.5oz
30300 00415

Castleberry's
Barbecue Beef
10oz
30300 00602

Castleberry's
Beef Stew
15oz
30300 00815

Castleberry's
Brunswick Beef Stew Chicken & Beef
15oz
30300 00315

Castleberry's
Chili with Beans
15oz
30300 01015

Castleberry's
Chili no Beans
10oz
30300 07701

Castleberry's
Chili no Beans
15oz
30300 07715

Castleberry's
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
30300 00915

Castleberry's
Creamed Chip Beef Gravy
10oz
30300 05150

Castleberry's
Georgia Hash
15oz
30300 00215

Castleberry's
Hot Chili with Beans
15oz
3030007217

Castleberry's
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
3030007218

Castleberry's
Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
30300 07101

Castleberry's
Sausage Gravy
10oz
30300 05130

Cattle Drive
Beef Stew
15oz
30300 01530

Cattle Drive
Chicken Chili with Beans
15oz
30300 01525

Cattle Drive
Chili no Beans
15oz
30300 01520

Cattle Drive
Chili with Beans
15oz
30300 01515

Firefighters
Chicken Chili with Beans
15oz
73725 00413

Firefighters
Chili with Beans
15oz
73725 00411

Firefighters
Chili no Beans
15oz
73725 00412

Food Club
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
36800 80204

Food Club
Chili with Beans
15oz
36800 80504

Food Club
Chili no Beans
15oz
36800 80404

Food Lion
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
35826 06911

Goldstar
Original Chili
10oz
24575 00001

Goldstar
Chili
15oz
24575 00005

Goldstar
Tex-Mex Chili with Beans
15oz
24575 00008

Great Value (Canada Only)
Hot Chili with Beans
15oz
81131 79995

Great Value (Canada Only)
Chili with Beans
15oz
81131 79994

Kroger
Chili with Beans
15oz
11110 83930

Kroger
Chili no Beans
15oz
11110 83908

Kroger
Beef Stew
15oz
11110 83928

Kroger
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
11110 83942

Lowes Foods
Chili with Beans
15oz
41643 01097

Lowes Foods
Chili no Beans
15oz
41643 01092

Lowes Foods
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
41643 01094

Meijer
Chili with Beans
15oz
41250 95221

Meijer
Chili no Beans
15oz
41250 95220

Meijer
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
41250 95229

Meijer
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
41250 85862

Morton House
Chili With Beans Beef & Chicken
15oz
75266 65829

Morton House
Chili With Beans Beef & Chicken
15oz
75266 65993

Morton House
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
75266 65830

Paramount
Chili with Beans
15oz
75266 00732

Paramount
Chili no Beans
15oz
75266 00731

Paramount
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
15oz
75266 00510

Paramount
Chili Hot Dog Chili
15oz
75266 00526

Piggly Wiggly
Chili no Beans
10oz
41290 37355

Piggly Wiggly
Chili no Beans
15oz
41290 37354

Piggly Wiggly
Chili with Beans
15oz
41290 37252

Piggly Wiggly
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
41290 37357

Prudence
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
41141 00015

Southern Home
Chili no Beans
10oz
38259 48713

Southern Home
Chili no Beans
15oz
07880 15340

Southern Home
Chili with Beans
15oz
07880 15341

Southern Home
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
07880 15359

Steak 'n Shake
Chili with Beans
10oz
51844 00120

Thrifty Maid
Chili with Beans
15oz
21140 21370

Thrifty Maid
Corned Beef Hash
15oz
21140 21375

Thrifty Maid
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
10oz
21140 21367

Triple Bar
Chili no Beans
15oz
30300 05805

Triple Bar
Chili with Beans
15oz
30300 05804

Triple Bar
Chili with Beans Slow Cooked
15oz
30300 05801

Value Time
Beef and Chicken Chili with Beans
15oz
11225 42159


Canned Pet Food Products

Brand
Product
Can Size
UPC Barcode

Natural Balance
Eatables for Dogs Irish Stew With Beef, Potatoes & Carrots
15oz
23633 59860

Natural Balance
Eatables for Dogs Chinese Take Out With Sauce With Vegetables and Chicken
15oz
23633 59861

Natural Balance
Eatables for Dogs HOBO Chili with Chicken & Pasta
15oz
23633 59863

Natural Balance
Eatables for Dogs Southern Style Dumplings With Chicken & Vegetables
15oz
23634 59862

Symptoms of botulism poisoning can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. Symptoms may include blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, 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 the recalled products should seek immediate medical attention.

Consumers who purchased any of the recalled products should discard the contents or return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with additional questions should contact the company at 212-453-2202.

[Russ Filtz]

Some of these cans have reportedly burst open at the factory after the recall! The longer the stuff is in the can, the worse it gets. Anaerobic life forms should be persecuted!

Oh wait, that's probably how we get all the oil and gas produced we're using! :D

[Matt Meiser]

It cracks me up when these lists come out and we get to see who is really making all the store brands.

[Jim O'Dell]

It cracks me up when these lists come out and we get to see who is really making all the store brands.

Even better to see that human food and dog food apparently come out of the same factory!!! :eek: :confused: Jim.

[Leigh Costello]

I always wondered why my chili in a can smelled just like my canned dog food!:eek:

[Russ Filtz]

I always wondered why my chili in a can smelled just like my canned dog food!:eek:

Cheaper that way. You only have to change labels, not the manufacturing process! :cool: