Fred Pritzker is a food safety attorney and founder of the national food safety law firm, Pritzker Hageman, P.A. His firm represents survivors of foodborne illness in cases involving pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins including , Campylobacter jejuni, Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli O157:H7, hepatitis A virus, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella and Shigella.
The firm is involved in virtually every national outbreak and has collected large sums on behalf of people injured or killed by adulterated food. In addition, the firm is devoted to educating the public about food safety issues and advocating for badly needed food safety legislation and increased funding for the federal, state and local agencies charged with protecting our food and enforcing food safety laws.
Mr. Pritzker and members of his firm are frequent commentators on food safety issues and have been interviewed by and profiled in a number of media outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and CNN.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Heinz Canada are recalling Heinz brand Chicken with Broth from the marketplace because the jars may not have sealed properly, causing spoilage. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is Heinz Chicken with Broth in 100 ml containers. The codes on the product are 2016SE26 and 2016DE12 … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and East Coast Beef Jerky are recalling beef jerky for undeclared fish, milk, mustard, and wheat, four of the major food allergens. People who are allergic to those ingredients run the risk of a serious reaction if they eat this product. There is no word on whether or not any … Read more
Vern’s and Sons Food Service of Oregon is recalling 450 pounds of beef and chicken burritos that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and outside inspection hours. No reports of illness have been reported. The recalled items are 10 ounce individually wrapped “Great Pacific Beef Verde Burrito” and 10 ounce individually wrapped “Great … Read more
World Wide Gourmet Foods is recalling 2,916 packages of Central Market Teriyaki Salmon Jerky because it may contain undeclared wheat and soy, two of the major food allergens. Anyone who is allergic to those two ingredients could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled … Read more
Texas Star Nut and Food Company is expanding its March recall of products for Salmonella contamination to include more products. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalled items are Nature’s Eats Mustang Island Macadamia Sunrise in 14 ounce cello bags. The lot codes are 35337001, 35168001, and 35542001. … Read more
Best Foods is recalling Deer brand cumin powder in two sizes for undeclared peanuts, one of the major food allergens. Anyone who is allergic to peanuts could have a life-threatening reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses have been reported to date. The product is Deer Brand cumin powder in 7 ounce packages and … Read more
Sobeys is recalling some in-store prepared salads in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date, but listeriosis, the illness caused by this pathogenic bacteria, can take up to 70 days to appear. You can see the list of recalled products at the CFIA web site, along with sizes, product … Read more
Whole Foods market is recalling Bran Muffin six packs for undeclared egg and milk, two of the major food allergens. The product was sold in the Southwest Region, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Those who are allergic to egg and/or milk could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses … Read more
Hannaford Supermarkets is recalling Nature’s Place mixed nuts and cranberry mix because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalled products are Nature’s Place Roasted Unsalted Mixed Nuts and Nature’s Place Cranberry Mix in 9 and 9.5 ounce packages. … Read more
Giant Eagle is recalling Grab-and-Go submarine sandwiches for undeclared egg. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of this product. The sandwiches were sold from Grab-and-Go/”Fresh-to-Go” display cases inside GetGo locations. They include 7″ Grab-and-Go Turkey and Swiss Sub. On the Giant Eagle site, the UPC number is 26556700000 and all sell by dates, … Read more