Botulism
Chili Sauce Recall Expanded; Castleberry Plant Implicated
Castleberry’s Food Company expanded its recall of canned food products including hot dog chili sauce that may cause the paralytic infection known as botulism after federal inspectors found that “processing malfunctions” at the company’s packaging plant in Augusta, Georgia had gone unnoticed for longer than was previously thought, … [Read more...] about Chili Sauce Recall Expanded; Castleberry Plant Implicated
FDA Calls Hot Dog Chili Sauce Botulism
An “urgent public health matter” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed the recall of Castleberry Food’s chili and hot dog sauce products for botulism contamination an “urgent public health matter”. The recall involves tens of millions of cans of chili sauce, hot dog sauce and covers almost a hundred different names of … [Read more...] about FDA Calls Hot Dog Chili Sauce Botulism
Castleberry’s Expands Botulism Recall as Atlanta Woman Hospitalized After Eating Tainted Chili Sauce
The latest victim of a botulism outbreak linked to Castleberry’s Food products An Atlanta woman may be the latest victim of a botulism outbreak linked to Castleberry’s Food products. So far, four confirmed cases of the paralyzing disease have been linked to hot dog chili sauces manufactured by the Georgia company. The company … [Read more...] about Castleberry’s Expands Botulism Recall as Atlanta Woman Hospitalized After Eating Tainted Chili Sauce
Castleberry Chili Sauce Recall Hospitalizes Four with Botulism
Castleberry Chili Sauce Botulism Poisoning. Hot dog chili sauce has been linked to four cases of botulism poisoning in Texas and Indiana. The chili sauce was produced by the Castleberry’s Food Company in Augusta, Georgia. It was sold under the brand names Castleberry’s, Kroger and Austex’s and came in 10 ounce cans. As … [Read more...] about Castleberry Chili Sauce Recall Hospitalizes Four with Botulism
Botulism Recalls Raise Concerns Over US Food Safety
Castleberry Food Company’s chili sauce tainted with botulism. A spat of recent food recalls including Castleberry Food Company’s chili sauce tainted with botulism, Peter Pan peanut butter laced with salmonella and even problems with baby cereal are causing many to question the safety of the US food supply. The Food and Drug … [Read more...] about Botulism Recalls Raise Concerns Over US Food Safety
Botulism Victim in Critical Condition; Castleberry’s Food Still Out There
Botulism poisoning as a result of eating Castleberry’s Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce Two siblings in West Texas have been diagnosed with Botulism poisoning as a result of eating Castleberry’s Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce Original for lunch on June 28. One of the siblings who ate the Botulism contaminated canned food product is now … [Read more...] about Botulism Victim in Critical Condition; Castleberry’s Food Still Out There
Castleberry Botulism Cases Rise as Recall News Spreads Slowly
Recalled for possible botulism contamination Although hot dog chili sauces, stews, dog foods and other products manufactured by Castleberry’s Food Company were recalled for possible botulism contamination nearly two weeks ago, word of the Castleberry recall has been slow to reach many consumers. A third person in Indiana may be … [Read more...] about Castleberry Botulism Cases Rise as Recall News Spreads Slowly
Botulism-Tainted Castleberry’s Chili Linked to Illnesses in California, Hawaii
Chili recalled by Castleberry’s Food may be to blame for several reported cases of botulism poisoning in two states. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that a San Diego woman has been diagnosed with botulism, while two people in Hawaii have exhibited symptoms of the disease. All three victims reported eating a … [Read more...] about Botulism-Tainted Castleberry’s Chili Linked to Illnesses in California, Hawaii
Botulism Sparks Recall of Lakeside Foods Green Beans
Lakeside Foods, Inc has recalled 360,000 cans of green beans amid concerns that they could be contaminated by botulism. This is the second botulism related recall in less than a month. Lakeside Foods based in Wisconsin said that it is recalling 14.5 ounce cans of French Style green beans because of a production error that could … [Read more...] about Botulism Sparks Recall of Lakeside Foods Green Beans
Botulism Death Reported In New Mexico, Possibly Tied to Castleberry’s Food Company Recall
Botulism is being blamed for the death of a New Mexico man, prompting health officials to renew warnings about the Castleberry’s Food Company recall of canned foods earlier this summer. Though there is no way to know for sure if one of the tainted Castleberry’s products was to blame for the man’s death, health officials said that … [Read more...] about Botulism Death Reported In New Mexico, Possibly Tied to Castleberry’s Food Company Recall
Botulism From Tainted Castleberry’s Food Company Canned Foods Still a Threat
Botulism from Castleberry’s Food Company canned foods could still be a threat to consumers. That’s because the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) still has not been able to account for every item that was included in the recall. Because there is a chance that some people still have recalled Castleberry’s products in their … [Read more...] about Botulism From Tainted Castleberry’s Food Company Canned Foods Still a Threat
Castleberry’s Food Co. Plant Set to Reopen Soon
Castleberry's Food Company Plans To Restart. Castleberry's Food Company says it plans to restart its Augusta, Georgia plant sometime this week, following a decision by federal regulators to suspend the plant's operating license earlier this month. The Augusta plant was the same one that had shut down for more than two months last … [Read more...] about Castleberry’s Food Co. Plant Set to Reopen Soon
Settlement Reached in Castleberry’s Botulism Lawsuit
Botulism Contamination Lawsuit Filed To Castleberry's A settlement was just reached in a federal botulism contamination lawsuit filed by Emanuel Cisneros who sued Bumble Bee foods and its subsidiary, Castleberry's, for unspecified damages linked to his children's extended illness. The children, Marissa and Samuel Cisneros, were … [Read more...] about Settlement Reached in Castleberry’s Botulism Lawsuit
Fish Being Recalled Over Botulism Risk
Dried Chechon Fish Found Uneviscerated Dried Chechon fish have just been recalled by San Link Incorporated because the vacuum-packed fish was found to be uneviscerated, a serious health violation because of the likelihood of Clostidium botulinum spores—botulism—making its way into the product. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration … [Read more...] about Fish Being Recalled Over Botulism Risk
NY Seafood Co. Recalls Boiled Horse Mackerel for Botulism Risk
Horse Mackerel May Cause Botulism. Boiled Horse Mackerel is being recalled today because it may be tainted with clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism. The Boiled Horse Mackerel was sold by Bao Ding Seafood of New York, NY. The product was sold in New York State, and the potential ‘botulism’ problem was … [Read more...] about NY Seafood Co. Recalls Boiled Horse Mackerel for Botulism Risk
Chili Sauce Botulism Poisoning Lawsuits
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has linked Castleberry Hot Dog Chili Sauces to at least four cases of botulism poisoning in Texas and Indiana. The CDC said that all four victims ate the chili sauce. The chili sauce is sold in 10 ounce cans under the brand names Castleberry’s, Kroger and Austex’s. Botulism is a rare disease, … [Read more...] about Chili Sauce Botulism Poisoning Lawsuits
