Recall of Hot Dog Chili Sauce in the United States
Due to Possible Contamination with Botulinum Toxin
Issue Date | 19 July 2007 |
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Source of Information | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Food Product | Hot dog chili sauce |
Name of Product (Lot Code) | Castleberry's Hot Dog Chili Sauce (UPC 3030000101) Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce (UPC 3030099533) Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce (UPC 1111083942) |
Name of Manufacturer | Castleberry Food Company in Augusta , Georgia , U.S. |
Product Description | 10 ounce cans |
Durability Indication | "Best by" dates from April 30, 2009 through May 22, 2009 as printed on the can lids. |
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 CFS press release |