California Department of Public Health Announces San Diego Botulism Case
Date of Recall
2007-07-27Recall Details
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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