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FDA: Chili products (botulism) recall updated
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Jul 26, 2007 - 7:17:45 PM

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Editor's note:

FDA updated on July 26 the ongoing recall of chili products due to possible contamination of Clostridium botulinum. As of July 21, 2007, four cases of botulism have been reported to CDC, two from Indiana and two from Texas, the CDC reported. All four persons claimed to have used Castleberry�s brand Hot Dog Chili Sauce Original. And botulinum toxin was found in leftover chili sauce from an unlabeled sealable bag collected from a patient�s refrigerator. Botulism is a potentially fatal foodborne illness. Please read the following for the complete list of chili products being recalled.

Chili Products (Botulism) Recall
(Includes Canned Chili, Stew, Hash, BBQ, Gravy, and Pet Food Products)
Updated: July 26, 2007

Introduction

FDA is warning consumers not to eat certain canned food products or to serve certain dog food produced by Castleberry's Food Company of Augusta, Ga., due to possible botulism contamination. Botulism can be fatal.

Castleberry's is recalling all of the potentially contaminated products and is cooperating with FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service and the states' investigations into the cause of contamination. The list of recalled products includes cans of hot dog chili sauce, various types of dog food, chili with meat, corned beef hash, and a number of other products.

What Products Have Been Recalled?

Without Meat

Hot Dog Chili Sauces	SIZE	UPC CODES
Castleberry's Austex Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce	10 OZ	30300-97101
Castleberry's Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce	10 OZ	30300-99533
Castleberry's Hot Dog Chili Sauce	10 OZ	30300-00101
Castleberry's Onion Hot Dog Chili Sauce	10 OZ	30300-07101
Castleberry's Bunker Hill Hot Dog Chili Sauce	10 OZ	75266-04152
Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce	10 OZ	11110-83942
Meijer Hot Dog Chili Sauce	10 OZ	41250-85862
Food Lion Hot Dog Chili Sauce	10 OZ	35826-06911
Bloom Hot Dog Chili Sauce	10 OZ	25439-92448
Thrifty Maid Hot Dog Chili Sauce	10 OZ	21140-21367

With Meat (Contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline to report a complaint about products with meat )

PRODUCT	SIZE	UPC CODES
Austex Beef Stew	15 oz	3030090815
Austex Chili With Beans	15 oz	3030091015
Austex Chili With Beans	19 oz	3030092519
Austex Chili No Beans	15 oz	3030097715
Austex Chili No Beans	19 oz	3030097719
Best Yet Corned Beef Hash	15 oz	4218741082
Best Yet Chili With Beans	15 oz	4218740842
Big Y Chili No Beans	15 oz	1889480424
Big Y Corned Beef Hash	15 oz	1889480225
Big Y Chili With Beans	15 oz	1889480425
Black Rock Chili With Beans	15 oz	3030001715
Bryan Hot Dog Chili Sauce With Beef	10 oz	5340030010
Bryan Corned Beef Hash	15 oz	5340030110
Bryan Chili No Beans	15 oz	5340030200
Bryan Chili With Beans	15 oz	5340030205
Bryan Chili No Beans	10 oz	5340135264
Bunker Hill Chili No Beans	10 oz	7526604112
Bunker Hill Spicier Chili No Beans	10 oz	7526604224
Castleberry�s Brunswick Stew Chicken & Beef	15 oz	3030000315
Castleberry�s Barbecue Pork	10 oz	3030000402
Castleberry�s Barbecue Pork	14.5 oz	3030000415
Castleberry�s Barbecue Beef	10 oz	3030000602
Castleberry�s Beef Stew	15 oz	3030000815
Castleberry�s Corned Beef Hash	15 oz	3030000915
Castleberry�s Chili With Beans	15 oz	3030001015
Castleberry�s Sausage Gravy	10 oz	3030005130
Castleberry�s Creamed Chip Beef Gravy	10 oz	3030005150
Castleberry�s Hot Chili With Beans	15 oz	3030007217
Castleberry�s Chili No Beans	10 oz	3030007701
Castleberry�s Chili No Beans	15 oz	3030007715
Castleberry�s Georgia Hash	15 oz	3030000215
Cattle Drive Beef Stew	15 oz	3030001530
Cattle Drive Chili No Beans	15 oz	3030001520
Cattle Drive Chicken Chili With Beans	15 oz	3030001525
Cattle Drive Chili With Beans	15 oz	3030001515
Firefighters Chicken Chili With Beans	15 oz	7372500413
Firefighters Chili With Beans	15 oz	7372500411
Firefighters Chili No Beans	15 oz	7372500412
Food Club Corned Beef Hash	15 oz	3680080204
Food Club Chili No Beans	15 oz	3680080404
Food Club Chili With Beans	15 oz	3680080504
Goldstar Original Chili	10oz	2457500001
Goldstar Chili	15oz	2457500005
Goldstar Tex-Mex Chili With Beans	15 oz	2457500008
Great Value Chili With Beans	15 oz Canada Distribution Only	8113179994
Great Value Hot Chili With Beans	15 oz Canada Distribution Only	8113179995
Kroger Beef Stew	15oz	1111083928
Kroger Chili With Beans	15 oz	1111083930
Kroger Chili No Beans	15 oz	1111083908
Lowes Foods Chili No Beans	15 oz	4164301092
Lowes Foods Corned Beef Hash	15 oz	4164301094
Lowes Foods Chili With Beans	15 oz	4164301097
Meijer Chili No Beans	15 oz	4125095220
Meijer Chili With Beans	15 oz	4125095221
Meijer Corned Beef Hash	15 oz	4125095229
Morton House Chili With Beans	15 oz	7526665851
Morton House Corned Beef Hash	15 oz	7526665830
Paramount Hot Dog Chili Sauce	10 oz	7526600510
Paramount Chili for Hot Dogs	15 oz	7526600526
Paramount Chili No Beans	15 oz	7526600501
Paramount Chili With Beans	15 oz	7526600502
Piggly Wiggly Chili With Beans	15 oz	4129037252
Piggly Wiggly Chili No Beans	15 oz	4129037354
Piggly Wiggly Chili No Beans	10 oz	4129037355
Piggly Wiggly Corned Beef Hash	15 oz	4129037357
Prudence Corned Beef Hash	15 oz	4114100020
Southern Home Chili No Beans	10 oz	3825948713
Southern Home Chili No Beans	15 oz	0788015340
Southern Home Chili With Beans	15 oz	0788015341
Southern Home Corned Beef Hash	15 oz	0788015360
Steak n Shake Chili With Beans	10 oz	5184400120
Thrifty Maid Chili With Beans	15 oz	2114021370
Thrifty Maid Corned Beef Hash	15 oz	2114021375
Triple Bar Ranch Chili With Beans	15 oz	3030005801
Triple Bar Ranch Chili With Beans	15 oz	3030005804
Triple Bar Ranch Chili No Beans	15 oz	3030005805
Value Time Beef and Chicken Chili With Beans	15 oz	1122542159

Pet Food

Natural Balance Eatables dog food varieties:	SIZE	UPC CODES
Irish Stew with Beef Dog Food	15 OZ	23633-59860
Chinese Take Out with Sauce with Vegetables and Chicken Dog Food	15 OZ	23633-59861
Southern Style Dumplings with Gravy with Chicken and Vegetables Dog Food	15 OZ	23633-59862
Hobo Chili with Chicken Pasta Dog Food	15 OZ	23633-59863

How Do I Remove/Dispose of Recalled Products Due to Botulism Hazard?

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 www.cdc.gov/botulism/botulism_faq.htm .

Retailers and foodservice establishments should isolate recalled products from other stock and secure and tag for pick-up or disposal as directed by Castleberry's or their designee. Do not puncture or otherwise open cans prior to disposal. Disposal must be done in accordance with State and local regulations and ordinances and in a manner that will prevent diversion of the recalled products. Recalled products should not be disposed of by placing them in unsecured garbage cans, dumpsters or other receptacles in a manner that could result in subsequent removal by individuals for their own use or for sale to others.

Particular care should be used when handling and disposing of cans that show signs of swelling or leakage to prevent any human exposure to the contents of the cans.

What Is FDA Doing?

Botulism Risk from Castleberry Foods and Dog Food (Updated, July 23, 2007)

News Updates

Transcripts of FDA Press Conferences on the Recall

July 24, 2007 [pdf, 72 KB]

Recall Notices by Company

Castleberry�s Expands Voluntary Recall of Hot Dog Chili Sauce and Canned Meat Products (July 21, 2007)
Castleberry's Announces Voluntary Recall of Chili Products (July 18, 2007)

Retailers: Model Warning Placard/Sign for Immediate Posting

Model Placard Intended for Retailers to Post Conspicuously : Retailers should post this placard/sign accompanied by the full list of recalled products or the full list of recalled products sold at the particular retail location.

How Do I Report a Complaint?

For products without meat and pet food:
- Contact FDA�s Consumer Complaint Coordinators
For products with meat:
- Contact the USDA�s Meat and Poultry Hotline

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Editor's note:

Chili Products (Botulism) Recall (Includes Canned Chili, Stew, Hash, BBQ, Gravy, and Pet Food Products) Updated: July 26, 2007