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.
Lime Green Grocery is recalling 783 individually wrapped Thai Delight Burritos because it may contain undeclared soy, one of the major food allergens. Anyone with an allergy to soy could have a serious allergic reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. The Thai Delight Burritos are … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Atlantic Sprout Farm are recalling Chinese Mung Bean Sprouts because they may be contaminated with fecal coliform bacteria. Those bacteria are “indicator organisms” that give clues about the cleanliness of water. Bird or animal feces may have been in water that came into contact with the sprouts. There is … Read more
Korean Food in Texas is recalling Mak Kimchi because it may contain undeclared shrimp (shellfish). People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp could have a serious allergic reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled item is Mak … Read more
Primecut Meats of Arizona is recalling about 17,700 pounds of chicken breast fritters products because they contain eggs, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to eggs could have a life-threatening reaction if they eat this product. No reports of illnesses have been received to … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Sobey’s, along with Walmart Canada are recalling Mann’s brand Mediterranean Style Snap Pea Sensations because it contains mustard, sesame, soy, and wheat that are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to those ingredients could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these … Read more
Gonnella Baking Company of Illinois is recalling sandwich rolls and sub buns for undeclared milk, one of the major food allergens. Anyone with an allergy to milk could have a serious allergic reaction if they consume these products. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled items are Jewel brand Gourmet Sandwich Rolls in … Read more
Northern Tier Bakery of St. Paul Park, Minnesota is recalling Twix Bismarck doughnuts because they may contain undeclared peanut, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanuts could have a life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No illnesses have been reported to … Read more
Raw milk from Old Silvana Creamery in Arlington, Washington state is being recalled for possible Campylobacter contamination. Raw milk with expiration dates of January 23 and January 24, 2015 is recalled. The product is sold in 15 stores in western Washington state. An independent lab discovered the pathogenic bacteria in a sample that is sent … Read more
Inventure Foods of Arizona is recalling Rader Farms Smoothie products for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The blends themselves did not test positive for the bacteria, but spinach and/or kale ingredients used to manufactured the recalled blends did test positive. Those ingredients were supplied by the same outside party. No illnesses have been reported to date, but … Read more
Health officials have found evidence connecting cases of Legionnaires’ disease to the Co-Op City complex in the Bronx. “Although additional testing needs to be done, the association between the people with Legionnaires’ disease and Co-Op city is substantial,” said attorney Fred Pritzker. “Sometimes filing a lawsuit is the only way to get answers.” Since December … Read more