U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION WARNS OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION FROM HOT DOG CHILI SAUCE MARKETED UNDER A VARIETY OF BRAND NAMES

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OTTAWA, July 19, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is
closely following an announcement by the United States Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) about a hot dog chili sauce, sold in a 10 ounce can,
marketed under the Castleberry's, Austex and Kroger brand names. There is
a risk that these products are contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria
may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.
The CFIA has
initiated an investigation to determine if these affected products have been
imported into Canada.
If any Canadian distribution is identified, the CFIA will take immediate action to
advise the public and verify the effective removal of the products from the
marketplace.
There have been no known illnesses reported in Canada, but several illnesses
associated with the consumption of these products have been reported in the
United States.
For more information on the affected products involved, consumers and
industry can read the
U.S. FDA press release at:
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01669.html
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Media enquiries:
CFIA Media Relations
613-228-6682

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U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION WARNS OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION FROM HOT DOG CHILI SAUCE MARKETED UNDER A VARIETY OF BRAND NAMES

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