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.
Sunrise Poultry Processors of Alberta, Canada is recalling about 2,705 pounds of poultry products that were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection. Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists. No reports of illness or adverse reactions have been received to date. The recalled items include … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Mountainoak Cheese are recalling Mountainoak Cheese brand Farmstead Premium Dutch Semi-soft cheese products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these products. The real led products are Mountainoak Cheese Farmstead Premium Dutch Semi-soft Cheese – Mild in … Read more
Whole Foods Market is recalling foods made with cumin that may contain undeclared peanut, one of the major food allergens. People with an allergy to peanuts could have a life-threatening reaction if they consume these products. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled food items include prepared salads, seasoned meat items, tacos, and … Read more
Detox Transforms Health and Nutrition is recalling five dietary supplements because they contain undeclared drugs. These drugs can cause serious health issues with long term use. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled items include INDIGO in 60 capsule white bottles with UPC number 852175004044, lot number 000034, and expiration 4/10/2017. Also recalled is … Read more
Bimbo Bakeries is recalling Thomas’, Sara Lee, and Jewel Bagels because they may contain undeclared peanuts and almonds. Anyone with an allergy to peanuts and/or tree nuts could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses have been reported to date. You can see the long list of recalled products, along with … Read more
Christ Kitchen is recalling Blameless Blondies Brownie Cookie Bar because it contains undeclared milk, one of the major food allergens. Anyone with an allergy to milk could have a serious allergic reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is Blamelsss Blondies Brownie Cookie Bar in 15 … Read more
Whole Foods Market is recalling packaged raw macadamia nuts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is Whole Foods Market Raw Macadamia Nuts in 5.6 ounce plastic tubs. The UPC number is 7-23055-21415-3 and the sell-by dates are 4/22/15, 5/4/15, and 5/6/15. They were sold … Read more
The Spice Mill of Connecticut is recalling ground cumin and Cajun Seasoning products because they may contain undeclared peanut proteins. Anyone with an allergy to peanuts could have a life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled items are Ground Cumin in 2.75 ounce plastic bottles … Read more
Update: The recalled paprika was not distributed to Virginia, as stated in the original FDA recall announcement. This post has been updated to reflect that change. Spiceco of New Jersey is recalling Pride of Szeged Paprika because it may contain peanut allergens. Tests by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture discovered the allergen in a sample … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection AGency and Ecomax Nutrition are updating the recall of Go Raw brand sunflower seeds for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled item is Go Raw 100% Organic Sprouted Sunflower Seeds in 454 gram packages. The UPC number is 8 59888 … Read more