Maryland: Contaminated Dog Food May Be On Shelves
posted 2:18 pm Thu July 26, 2007 - Annapolis, MD
Officials are asking dog owners to throw away certain types of Natural Balance dog foods. The foods were made by Castleberry's Food Company of Augusta, Georgia. The company has recalled about 90 products for humans and animals because of a risk of botulism, a rare but serious illness that can cause paralysis or death.
The dangerous dog foods possibly sold in Maryland are four varieties called Natural Balance Eatables. They are: Irish Stew, Chinese Take-Out, Southern-Style Dumplings and Hobo Chili with Chicken Pasta.
Agriculture officials ask people with the recalled food to wrap cans of the dog food in two plastic bags, tape them tightly and throw them away.
Pets that have already eaten the recalled dog food should be monitored for ten days to see if they show signs of the disease, which include drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, drooping tongues and muscle weakness. For a complete list of the recalled Castleberry's products, click
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