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  1. 07-31-2007, 8:54 AM #1
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    botulism warning and associated product recall

    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.
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    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.
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  3. 07-31-2007, 9:05 AM #2
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    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!
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  4. 07-31-2007, 9:27 AM #3
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    It cracks me up when these lists come out and we get to see who is really making all the store brands.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt Meiser View Post
    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!!! Jim.
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    I always wondered why my chili in a can smelled just like my canned dog food!
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  7. 08-01-2007, 8:01 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leigh Costello View Post
    I always wondered why my chili in a can smelled just like my canned dog food!
    Cheaper that way. You only have to change labels, not the manufacturing process!
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