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Hot Dog Chili Botulism Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of 10-ounce cans of possibly contaminated hot dog chili sauce sold under various brand names.
The recalled brands and their UPC numbers were identified as Castleberry's Hot Dog Chili Sauce (UPC 3030000101), Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce (UPC 3030099533), and Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce (UPC 1111083942). All have "best by" dates ranging from April 30, 2009, through May 22, 2009.
Two children in Texas and an Indiana couple who ate the products became seriously ill and have been hospitalized.
Symptoms of botulism poisoning can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. Symptoms may include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech and muscle weakness that progresses down the body.
*** If you or a family member has suffered illness as a result of eating hot dog chili and you have medical documentation that you or your family member has suffered illness after eating the hot dog chili, please contact a Tallahassee food safety attorney at our office at (800) 443-4529 or (561) 684-6330 to discuss how we may be able to assist you. Or fill out the form on the left side of this page and your inquiry will be sent by e-mail to our office.
If you do seek medical treatment, please ask that tests be done to try and confirm that you have been affected by botulism.
If you have any of the hot dog chili left, please put the container with the chili in a plastic bag and place it in a cool spot, like your refrigerator. Do not return the product to the store, as we will need it to prove your claim.