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.
US Foods of New York is recalling 700 pounds of a beef product for undeclared peanut, one of the major food allergens. The company was told that cumin in a spice mix used to make the product may have been contaminated with peanut residue. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts could have … Read more
Condies Foods is recalling two brands of salsa because they contain recalled cumin that may have undeclared peanut protein. People with an allergy to peanuts can have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume even a tiny amount of peanut protein. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is Condies brand “Bold … Read more
Spice N’ More Corporation of New York is recalling several brands of cumin powder because they may contain undeclared peanuts, one of the major food allergens. People who are allergic 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 2.5 … Read more
La Flor Products is recalling “La Flor-Ground Cumin” because it may contain traces of peanuts, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Those with an allergy to peanuts could have a serious allergic reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled products … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Scotian Gold Co-operative Limited are recalling Scotian Gold brand apple slices that used apples sourced from the U.S. that are recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. There is an outbreak in Canada and the United States linked to apples packed by Bidart Brothers. In the U.S., 32 people are … Read more
The FDA announced the results of tests performed on samples taken from Bidart Brothers apple processing plant. Government officials confirmed that two strains of Listeria monocytogenes found at the facility are believed to be the same strains associated with the Listeria outbreak that has sickened at least 32 people in 11 states. Those same strains … Read more
H-E-B is recalling some single serving soups for undeclared peanuts, one of the major food allergens. Anyone with an allergy to peanuts could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall is for H-E-B Single Serving Tortilla soup prepackaged in 8 ounce … Read more
Whole Foods Market is recalling its Assorted Cookie Platters, All Sizes because they contain undeclared nuts, one of the major food allergens. They were sold in Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, southern California, Hawaii, and Nevada. One illness has been reported. The platters are round, clear, plastic containers with a black plastic base and … Read more
Eillien’s Candies of Wisconsin is recalling various sizes and brands of Walnut Pieces for possible Salmonella contamination. No reports of any illnesses in connection with this recall have been received to date. You can see the long list of recalled items, along with the best by dates, package sizes, and identification numbers at the FDA … Read more
Jardine Foods is recalling Chili Mix because the products may contain undeclared peanut proteins, one of the major food allergens. Anyone with an allergy to peanuts could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled products are DL Jardines Texas Chili Bag … Read more