Food recall!!!
WASHINGTON (AP) - The recall of hot dog chili sauce, chili, barbecued pork, and other canned meats has been expanded. Even if you checked your Castleberry's Food products before, and they weren't included in the recall, you should check again.
Click here for the complete list of recalled products.
Several brands of hot dog chili sauce, chili, hash, and other products were recalled last week after several people were hospitalized with botulism poisoning. Now the recall has been expanded to 80 brands at stores across the US and in Canada.
The company says it is working closely with health officials to investigate possible contamination of these products. During this investigation, we are taking every step necessary to ensure the safety of the people who eat Castleberry's products every day.
The products were made by the Castleberry's Food Company, owned by Bumble Bee Seafoods. The FDA has sent experts to a Castleberry's plant in Georgia where the products were canned. "We are taking this precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our consumers," said Steve Mavity, SVP Technical Services/Quality Assurance for Castleberry's. "We will continue to work closely with the FDA, USDA, and CDC."
Botulism is a rare, muscle-paralyzing disease caused by a toxin. An FDA official says the toxin is so potent that if it gets on people's hands or face, it can make them ill.
The affected units were sold nationally and consumers in all parts of the country should check the label and "Best By" date on the bottom of the cans.
The company says if you have some of the recalled products, you can take the label off the cans and throw them away the cans in the trash. You can take the label back to your grocery store for a full refund.
If you have eaten the affected product and are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should seek immediate medical care.
General weakness
Dizziness
Double-vision
Trouble with speaking or swallowing
Difficulty in breathing
Weakness of other muscles
Abdominal distension
Constipation
Customers can call the company's information line at 1-888-203-8446.
On the Web:
Castleberry's Food Recall Page: www.castleberrys.com/news_productrecall.asp
CDC botulism information: www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/botulism/index.asp
Posted by AEB
Click here for the complete list of recalled products.
Several brands of hot dog chili sauce, chili, hash, and other products were recalled last week after several people were hospitalized with botulism poisoning. Now the recall has been expanded to 80 brands at stores across the US and in Canada.
The company says it is working closely with health officials to investigate possible contamination of these products. During this investigation, we are taking every step necessary to ensure the safety of the people who eat Castleberry's products every day.
The products were made by the Castleberry's Food Company, owned by Bumble Bee Seafoods. The FDA has sent experts to a Castleberry's plant in Georgia where the products were canned. "We are taking this precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our consumers," said Steve Mavity, SVP Technical Services/Quality Assurance for Castleberry's. "We will continue to work closely with the FDA, USDA, and CDC."
Botulism is a rare, muscle-paralyzing disease caused by a toxin. An FDA official says the toxin is so potent that if it gets on people's hands or face, it can make them ill.
The affected units were sold nationally and consumers in all parts of the country should check the label and "Best By" date on the bottom of the cans.
The company says if you have some of the recalled products, you can take the label off the cans and throw them away the cans in the trash. You can take the label back to your grocery store for a full refund.
If you have eaten the affected product and are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should seek immediate medical care.
General weakness
Dizziness
Double-vision
Trouble with speaking or swallowing
Difficulty in breathing
Weakness of other muscles
Abdominal distension
Constipation
Customers can call the company's information line at 1-888-203-8446.
On the Web:
Castleberry's Food Recall Page: www.castleberrys.com/news_productrecall.asp
CDC botulism information: www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/botulism/index.asp
Posted by AEB
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