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07-24-2007
Castleberry
Food Recalls
The Castleberry
Food Company first initiated a voluntary recall of certain products
on July 18th, 2007 after four persons in Indiana and Texas developed
botulism following consumption of food products manufactured at
the plant. The company has since expanded the recall to all codes
of all products manufactured at the plant.
Recalled canned
products include chili with and without beans, beef stew, corned
beef hash, hot dog chili sauce, Brunswick stew, barbecue pork in
barbecue sauce and dog food. A list of all brand names and sizes
of meat and meatless products including dog food subject to the
recall is attached. The canned meat products bear the establishment
number “EST. 195” inside the USDA seal of inspection.
Botulism is
a serious illness that can be fatal. Symptoms may include double
vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty
swallowing, dry mouth and muscle weakness.
People who have eaten these products and are experiencing symptoms
should seek immediate medical attention.
Some of the
recalls are the following Big Y brands:
- Chili with
Beans 15 oz UPC Barcode 18894 80425
- Chili no
beans 15 oz UPC Barcode 18894 80424
- Corned Beef
Hash 15 oz UPC Barcode 18894 80225
Consumers should:
- Check all
canned goods carefully to ensure that the recalled products are
identified and disposed of
- NOT Open
or USE recalled products even if the can and/or product appears
to look and smell good
- DISCARD
any of the recalled product by removing the label prior to disposal
(and just returning the label to the store for a refund) or returning
the product to the store to ensure that product is not redirected
to family, friends or charitable food facilities
- Do not feed
to pets
Deface or remove
labeling and double wrap in plastic bags that are tightly closed
before placing in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash
Any one reporting symptoms possibly associated with suspect product
should seek medical attention immediately.
Additional
links:
Updated
Castleberry Food Recall List
Updated
Natural Eatables Dog Food Listl
DPH
Botulism Fact Sheet Public Health Fact Sheet - Botulism
CDC FAQ Outbreak
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