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07-23-2007, 08:30 PM
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.
"You're talking about tens of millions of cans that may have been involved. That doesn't mean that's how many are still out on shelves. But that's sort of the scale," added Robert Bracket, director of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Officials said 16 out of 17 cans that have been tested have turned up positive for the bacterium that causes botulism.
"The decision was made to add an additional layer of protection and to assure the highest margin of safety by recalling all products produced on this line, regardless of the best-by date on the can," said Dave Melbourne, Castleberry's senior vice president.
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.
from: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070723/ts_nm/botulism_usa_dc_1;_ylt=Av5HxwTE4mvbgMrgLlzOkEQE1vA I
Castleberry's website was very slow when i tried to visit - probably due to lots of folks trying to get more info....
"You're talking about tens of millions of cans that may have been involved. That doesn't mean that's how many are still out on shelves. But that's sort of the scale," added Robert Bracket, director of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Officials said 16 out of 17 cans that have been tested have turned up positive for the bacterium that causes botulism.
"The decision was made to add an additional layer of protection and to assure the highest margin of safety by recalling all products produced on this line, regardless of the best-by date on the can," said Dave Melbourne, Castleberry's senior vice president.
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.
from: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070723/ts_nm/botulism_usa_dc_1;_ylt=Av5HxwTE4mvbgMrgLlzOkEQE1vA I
Castleberry's website was very slow when i tried to visit - probably due to lots of folks trying to get more info....