Natural Balance Recalls Food Due To Botulism Risk
Itchmo.com has posted a recall notice for several varieties of Natural Balance dog foods. The foods are made by Castleberry Foods in Georgia which has also recalled many human meats because botulism was found in one of their products.
Here is the release (thanks to Itchmo.com):
Natural Balance Recalls Food Due To Botulism Risk
Natural Balance has announced that it is recalling its Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs due to a supplier’s recall. The affected formulas include 15oz cans of: Irish Stew, Hobo Chili, Chinese Take-Out and Southern Style Dumplin’s with Gravy. The supplier, Castleberry Foods, found one instance of botulism in improperly sealed cans of human food.
The recall information was only sent to subscribers of their newsletters. This information is not yet available on the Natural Balance website.
Natural Balance was informed at 2:45 pm by our USDA manufacturer, Castleberry Foods, in Augusta, GA, that they are doing a voluntary recall on all 15 oz edible foods for humans as well as our Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs (Irish Stew, Hobo Chili, Chinese Take-Out and Southern Style Dumplin’s with Gravy).
This voluntary recall is from one reported case of botulism in Castleberry’s human edible Hot Dog Chili Sauce. Botulism is generally due to an improperly sealed can or a can that has become damaged, thus letting air inside.
Natural Balance checks all of its cans for any kind of leakage, puffiness or damage before they are shipped, and we have found none. However, to comply with our manufacturer, we are asking that you discontinue use and return Eatables for Dogs to your store for a full refund. We will give you more information as we get it.
