Expanded Recall of Canned Products in the United States Due to Possible Contamination with Botulinum Toxin
(Updated on 20 July 2007)
Issue Date | 18 and 19 July 2007 |
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Source of Information | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) website |
Food Product | Canned Products |
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Name of Manufacturer | Castleberry Food Company in Augusta , Georgia , U.S. |
Durability Indication | "Best by" dates from 30 April 2009 through 22 May 2009 as printed on the can. |
Reason for Recall | Possible contamination with botulinum toxin. |
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety | The CFS has alerted the trade and is closely monitoring the situation. |
Advice to the Trade | Stop selling the affected products. |
Advice to Consumers | Consumers who have purchased the affected products should stop consuming them. They should seek medical advice if symptoms develop. |
Further Information | The FDA website The FSIS website The CFS press release |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
20 July 2007