Canned chili, hot dog chili sauce, beef hash, dog food and other products made by Castleberry’s Food Co. are being recalled because of possible botulism poisoning.
The Augusta, Ga.-based company announced the recall July 18, and has expanded it to include products that may be on Colorado store shelves.
Symptoms of botulism poisoning include double vision or blurred vision, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing and progressive muscle weakness.
Botulism poisoning can cause paralysis of breathing muscles and can be fatal, according to Daniel Rifkin, of the state health department’s consumer protection division.
The dozens of affected products are sold under brand names including: Kroger; Austex; Bryan; Castleberry’s; Food Club; Goldstar; Loews; Meijer and Morton House. Dog food brands include Natural Balance.
A complete listing of recalled products is available at www.fda.gov. More information can also be obtained by called the state health department at 303-692-3620.
