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 recall of organic garlic powder for Salmonella in Canada has been updated to include more product information. The recall is for Steep Hill Co-op garlic powder. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled item has no brand name. It was sold from the Steep Hill … Read more
All lots of Silver Lake brand Easter Egg Cookies are being recalled for undeclared egg, one of the major food allergens. People who are allergic to egg could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is Silver Lake brand Easter Egg Cookies in … Read more
Viz Cattle of California is recalling 6,082 pounds of flap meat because no ingredients are listed on the product label. The product does not contain any undeclared allergens or ingredients that could be a threat to public health. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is packed in 30 pound cardboard boxes … Read more
Lindt is recalling one product lot of its Chocolate Covered Raisin Bags and Chocolate Covered Almond Bags because they may contain hazelnuts, a food allergen, that is not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to hazelnuts could have a serious reaction if they consume these products. No reactions have been reported to date. The … Read more
Supervalu Inc. of Minnesota is recalling Essential Everyday Chocolate Covered Raisins because they may contain undeclared peanuts, one of the major food allergens. Those who are allergic to peanuts could have a life-threatening reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been confirmed to date. The recalled product is Essential Everyday Chocolate Covered Raisins … Read more
Wegmans Food Markets is recalling 12,450 packages of their frozen spinach because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date, but listeriosis, the illness caused by this bacteria, can take up to 70 days to appear. The recalled product is Wegmans Organic Food You Feel Good About Just … Read more
Nutiva, an Organic Superfoods company, is voluntarily recalling some O’Coconut™ products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. There is no word on whether or not any illnesses have been reported. The recalled products are O’Coconut™ Classic in Singles/Bag of 8 with UPC number 6-92752-10558-6, Lot code 18FEB15L, and expiration date 18FEB16. Also recalled is … Read more
Texas Star Nut and Food Company is recalling Nature’s Eats Natural Macadamia Nuts because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled product is Nature’s Eats Natural Macadamia Nuts in a 6 ounce package. The lot code is #31435001 … Read more
The recall of Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Natural Grocers brand Organic Garlic Powder for Salmonella has been expanded to include all lots. The previous recall in February is expanded. No reports of illness have been received to date. Positive tests for Salmonella were reported in product from the company’s supplier, which was repackaged. The … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled Frontier and Simply Organic products because they may contain Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these products. The products were sold nationally. You can see the long list of recalled products, along with sizes, product codes, and UPC numbers at the … Read more