Your Comprehensive Source For Food Recalls.

There were more than 6,000 product recalls worldwide last year. Some recalls you heard about, most recalls you didn’t. Manufacturers, resellers and the government (FDA) all attempt to notify consumers about recalls. However, at the present time, there are too many scattered sources, political jurisdictions, and lack of resources to do the required job. Checking for a product recall is difficult and time-consuming work for the average consumer.

But now, there is a better way. At the Dirty Dining Network we conduct extensive research daily to provide consumers with one comprehensive source that lists all product recalls worldwide. With approximately 10 new recalls announced around the world each day, the purpose of this website is to increase consumer awareness about recalls in order to help reduce household injuries and deaths.

Arkansas Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2009 - Bob's Food City, a Hot Springs, Ark., retailer is recalling approximately 375 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following ground beef products subject to recall were sold as tray packs of varying weights bearing a "Sell By" date of "05/09/09." The products subject to recall include:

* 1-pound through 5-pound tray packs of "GROUND BEEF CHUCK," "GROUND ROUND" or "REGULAR GROUND BEEF." Each pack bears a sell by date of "05/09/09." There is no USDA mark of inspection on the tray packs.

These ground beef products were produced on May 7, 2009, and were sold to customers of the Bob's Food City retail store located at 800 Malvern Avenue, in Hot Springs, Ark.

The problem was discovered through FSIS sampling procedures. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these ground beef products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a physician.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.

Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Store Manager Steven Holloway at (501) 624-3824.

Eastern Lamejun Bakers Issues Voluntary Recall Of Pistachio Nuts.

Belmont, MA -- April 10, 2009 --- Eastern Lamejun Bakers is conducting a voluntary recall of its 0.75 – 1.00 pound packages of its "Pistachio Nuts California." This voluntary recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure due to the fact that Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella has expanded their recall to include all roasted, shelled and in-shell Pistachio Nuts from the 2008 crop year because they may be contaminated with salmonella.

The recalled “Pistachio Nuts California” were sold to retail consumers at the Eastern Lamejun Bakers retail store located at 145 Belmont St, Belmont, MA 02478. The product was packaged in a plastic bag with a twist tie and is labeled as “California Pistachio Nuts, 136” and weighs anywhere between 0.75 and 1.00 pounds.

Eastern Lamejun Bakers has not received any consumer or customer complaints on this product and there have been no reported illnesses associated with this product. The product should not be consumed, but rather returned to the store for a refund or exchange.

Consumers who may have questions or concerns can call Eastern Lamejun Bakers at 617-484-5239.

Bremner Food Group Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Shurfine, Stop & Shop, Giant And First Choice Brand Roasted And Salted Pistachios.

St. Louis, MO, April 10, 2009 --- Flavor House Products, Inc. and Nutcracker Brands, Inc., both part of the Bremner Food Group, announced a voluntary recall today of several brands of in-shell roasted and salted pistachios and dry roasted pistachio kernels. This recall is a precautionary measure due to the voluntary recall of pistachios announced by the supplier of the pistachios, Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., on March 31, 2009. Due to the products’ potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, the specific brands being recalled are as follows:

* Shurfine, 12 oz. Pistachios – distributed ONLY by Topco Associates Use by dates between: OCT 31 09 to APR 10 10 UPC 11161 16134
* Stop & Shop, 6 oz. Dry Roasted; Pistachios – distributed by Foodhold USA Sell by dates between: OCT 11 09 to APR 10 11 UPC 688267 08172
* Giant, 6 oz. Dry Roasted Pistachios – distributed by Foodhold USA Sell by dates between: NOV 05 09 to APR 10 11
* UPC 688267 08172 First Choice, 32 oz. Natural Pistachios – distributed by Inter-American Products at Ralph Stores in California Sell by dates between: FEB 04 10 to APR 10 10 UPC 11110 83162

No other Shurfine, Stop & Shop, Giant or First Choice brand products are involved in this recall.

Bremner has not received any reports of illnesses in connection with the items listed above to date, and no other Bremner products are affected by this action.

These recalled pistachios, supplied by Setton Pistachio, were distributed to Shurfine, Stop & Shop, Giant and First Choice by Bremner. Setton Pistachio has initiated a recall of pistachios for all of its 2008 crop as it continues to investigate the potential for its pistachios to be contaminated by Salmonella. In light of these developments Bremner is undertaking this recall.

Consumers who have recently purchased the item listed above should not consume this product and should return it to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to discard the pistachios but retain the freshness code and contact Consumer Affairs at (866) 770-1157.

Freshdirect Recalls Pistachio Products Because Of Possible Health Risk.

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. – April 10, 2009 --- Following the recently expanded recall of Setton Pistachio products, FreshDirect of Long Island City, NY is voluntarily recalling all FreshDirect Salted and Unsalted Pistachios sold by FreshDirect on or after November 11, 2008. FreshDirect’s pistachio supplier sources from multiple California pistachio growers. From November 11, 2008 until recently, our supplier sourced a portion of its pistachios from Setton Pistachio in California, which have been recalled by Setton as they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The following products were distributed in plastic bags and sold directly to consumers in the New York City metropolitan area:

* FreshDirect SALTED PISTACHIOS, NET WT. 10 OZ. (283g), Product Code FD0300901680
* FreshDirect UNSALTED PISTACHIOS, NET WT. 10 OZ. (283g), Product Code FD0300901681

While no illnesses have been reported to date, FreshDirect has ceased distribution of these products until further notice.

Because of our comprehensive customer transaction data, FreshDirect has the unique ability to know and to contact everyone who has ever purchased its products. We have identified customers who purchased the affected products and immediately contacted them. We informed them of the recall and the steps they should take.

Consumers who have questions about the above recall may contact FreshDirect Customer Service at service@freshdirect.com or (212) 796-8002.