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 Lady York Foods are recalling San Danielle Mortadella meat 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 San Danielle Spicy Mortadella … Read more
ESS Food, in Denmark, is recalling 50,904 pounds of pork belly produced in Poland that was not presented at the port of entry for inspection. Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is 40 pound boxes containing 4 – … Read more
El Popocatepetl Ind. is recalling some sandwich wraps because they may contain undeclared milk and Yellow #5. No illnesses have been reported to date. You can see pictures of product labels at the FDA web site. The recalled products were sold in Illinois, primarily in the Chicago area. They include 8 inch Sundried Tomato Wraps … Read more
Hummingbird Wholesale in Oregon is recalling 110 jars of Hummingbird Brand Organic Chocolate Hazelnut Butter because it may contain undeclared milk, one of the major food allergens. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product has HW Item number N270, lot number 15023, and UPC number 6-96859-11035-1. It was sold to retail stores in … Read more
Goya Foods is recalling Kirby Black Beans with Creole Seasoning and Goya Black Bean Soup because they contain undeclared peanut, one of the major food allergens. Those with an allergy to peanuts could have a life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled products are Kirby … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Shiny Star Canada are recalling Jack ‘N Jill brand Chicharron products because they contain wheat that is not declared on the label. Anyone with celiac disease or an allergy to wheat could have a serious allergic reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date. … Read more
T. Marzetti is recalling single serve packets of Larosa’s Creamy Garlic Dressing because it contains milk and egg, two of the major food allergens, that are not declared on the label. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled products are LaRosa’s Creamy Garlic in 1.5 ounce packets. There is one UPC number and two use … Read more
Whole Foods Market is recalling chocolate cake for two sold in the retail stores in the Southwest Region for undeclared egg. Anyone with an allergy to egg could have a life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat this product. No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to date. The product was sold as whole small … Read more
Whole Foods Market is recalling “Divine Treasures 100000 Smooches”, which is a vegan chocolate candy, because it may contain undeclared peanut, one of the major food allergens. Anyone with an allergy to peanuts could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat this product. One allergic reaction has been reported. The recalled product … Read more
Real Foods in Washington is voluntarily recalling Small Heart Strawberry Tray with Devonshire Dip because they were incorrectly packaged with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing that contains egg and soy that are not declared on the label. Anyone with an allergy to egg and/or soy could have a serious allergic reaction if they eat this product. No … Read more