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Capt. Stamina
07-24-2007, 10:28 AM
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN2337595620070723?feedType=RSS&rpc=22&sp=true

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Two people in Texas and two others in Indiana remain seriously ill and hospitalized with botulism poisoning associated with eating Castleberry's Hot Dog Chili Sauce, officials said.
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Castleberry's Food Co. said on Saturday it had voluntarily expanded a recall of hot dog chili sauce and canned meat products originally announced on July 18 due to a risk of botulinum toxin, a bacterium that can cause botulism.

Castleberry's is a unit of Connors Bros. Income Fund's Bumble Bee Foods division.

The recall by Castleberry's originally affected 10 products. The expanded move involves more than 80 types of stew, chili, hash and other products as well as pet food sold under a variety of brand names.
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Consumers with any questions are urged to view Castleberry's Web site www.castleberrys.com. A toll-free hotline is also available at 1-800-203-4412 or 1-888-203-8446.
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UnicornBee
07-24-2007, 10:32 AM
I heard about that last night. It affected some gold star chili cans too. My family had it for dinner before they heard about the recall. I'm very glad I went over a friend's house for dinner. So far, no family is sick
Pathos
07-24-2007, 10:33 AM
Just as long as it doesn't involve my beloved Hormel chili.

I don't know what I'd do without it.
Gellis Indigo
07-24-2007, 10:38 AM
I heard about that last night. It affected some gold star chili cans too. My family had it for dinner before they heard about the recall. I'm very glad I went over a friend's house for dinner. So far, no family is sick


Hmmmm....Gold Star instead of Skyline? I'd go somewhere else for dinner too! :wink:
Buxom Wench
07-24-2007, 10:45 AM
Just as long as it doesn't involve my beloved Hormel chili.

I don't know what I'd do without it.

Hon, I'll give you my chili recipe to save your life!
You can make a big batch and then freeze it in single serving containers.
UnicornBee
07-24-2007, 10:56 AM
Hmmmm....Gold Star instead of Skyline? I'd go somewhere else for dinner too!
Lol. Definately a Cincinnatian :wink:
I'm just not a fan of beans and franks, so I happily accepted an invitation elsewhere