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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Castleberry's Food Company: Various Dog Foods Recalled for Possible Botulism Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 23, 2007
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Summary

Castleberry's Food Company is recalling approximately 459,116 units of Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs, including flavors like Irish Stew, Chinese Take Out, HOBO Chili, and Southern Style Dumplings. These 15 oz canned products are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific canned dog foods sold in 15 oz sizes.

Risk

The products may contain the botulinum toxin, which if ingested by pets or handled by humans, can lead to botulism, a severe form of food poisoning that causes muscle paralysis and can be fatal. This recall was initiated as a critical safety precaution to prevent potential illness in pets and their owners.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs in 15 oz cans, specifically looking for Irish Stew (UPC 2363359860), Chinese Take Out (UPC 2363359861), HOBO Chili (UPC 2363359863), or Southern Style Dumplings (UPC 2363459862).
  2. Immediately stop using these products and do not feed them to your pets.
  3. Return the affected cans to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Castleberry's Food Company for further instructions.
  4. If your pet has consumed any of these products and shows signs of illness, such as weakness or paralysis, contact your veterinarian immediately.
  5. For additional questions or information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at point of sale

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs; Irish Stew With Beef, Potatoes & Carrots (15 oz can)
Model:
V-003-2008
UPC Codes:
2363359860
Product: Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs; Chinese Take Out With Sauce With Vegetables and Chicken (15 oz can)
Model:
V-004-2008
UPC Codes:
2363359861
Product: Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs; HOBO Chili with Chicken & Pasta (15 oz can)
Model:
V-005-2008
UPC Codes:
2363359863
Product: Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs; Southern Style Dumplings With Chicken & Vegetables (15 oz can)
Model:
V-006-2008
UPC Codes:
2363459862

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 38438
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Castleberry's Food Company
Sold By: Retailers nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4 products (114,779 cases (1,377,348 cans) total for all products)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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