An outbreak of botulism occurred among people who ate chili that was served at Sanger's Holy Temple Church of God in Denton County, Texas, in late August. Botulism was identified in specimens collected from case patients and from event leftovers. Botulism was also found in an unopened, 5-pound tub of Sheriff Blaylock's Best Chili. This product had been made in Fort Worth, Texas, and was purchased for the church event at Town Talk Salvage in Fort Worth. A recall for the product was issued. On September 3, an additional patient was reported with botulism symptoms. This person had not eaten at the church, but had eaten a second brand of chili, made by Texas Chili Co., that was also purchased at Town Talk Salvage. A warning went out to avoid eating any chili purchased at Town Talk Salvage. A suspicion was that Town Talk Salvage may not have kept the chili at the correct storage temperature. Town Talk Salvage had purchased the chili from Ben E. Keith Foods, a restaurant supplier company. Memos showed that Ben E. Keith Foods had received thawed and refrozen chili that had been rejected by a restaurant due to spoilage and then resold it to Town Talk Salvage. Been E. Keith Foods had never informed Town Talk Salvage that the chilis may not have been kept at proper storage temperatures.