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.
Whole Foods Market is recalling cheese sold in Arizona, California, and Hawaii that came from its supplier Bleating Heart cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The recalled cheese was cut and packaged in clear plastic wrap at Whole Foods stores and sold with Whole Foods Market scale labels. No illnesses or … Read more
John B. Sanfilippo & Son is recalling Fisher Chopped Walnuts and Fisher Pecan Cookie Pieces because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No reports of illnesses have been received to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The products are Fisher Chopped Walnuts in 8 ounce packages with various UPC numbers and … Read more
J&B Sausage Company is recalling 45,904 pounds of chicken and beef products for undeclared peanuts, one of the major food allergens. The products contain Adams Flavors Cumin, which has been recalled for undeclared peanuts by the FDA. Anyone with an allergy to peanuts could have a serious or life-threatnieng reaction if they eat these products. … Read more
Garcia Foods of Texas is recalling 190,450 pounds of pork products for misbranding and undeclared allergens. These products may contain peanuts, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone with an allergy to peanuts could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The problem was discovered … Read more
Real Foods of Washington is recalling 299 units of Tofu Pad Thai Bowl and 178 unites of Thai Noodle Salad for misbranding and undeclared shellfish. The product contains shrimp, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone with an allergy to shrimp could have a serious or life-threatening allergic … Read more
Katadyn North American Foods of California is recalling 2,719 pounds of spicy sausage products for misbranding. The label indicates that the product contains beef, but it is actually made with pork sausage. Pork is not indicated on the label. The problem was discovered by FSIS inspection personnel during a label review. There have been no … Read more
Reily Foods of Louisiana is recalling Carroll Shelby brand and Wick Fowler brand chili seasoning kits because they may contain peanut and almond allergens not declared on the label. Anyone with an allergy to those two foods could have a serious allergic reaction if they eat these products. There is no word on whether or … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and 9013-2382 Quebec Inc. are recalling Distribution SI brand chicken products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The products are distributed to hotels, restaurants, and institutions. The recalled products are all Distribution SL brand name. The code on all of the products is 08 DEC 2014. There is … Read more
Attorney Fred Pritzker and his Bad Bug Law Team® are investigating the Listeria outbreak linked to caramel apples that has so far has sickened 28 people in 10 states: Arizona (4), California (1), Minnesota (4), Missouri (5), New Mexico (5), North Carolina (1), Texas (4), Utah (1), Washington (1), and Wisconsin (2). “At this stage of … Read more
Zachary Confections of Indiana is voluntarily recalling one lot of Market Pantry Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds sold exclusively at Target because they may contain peanuts, one of the major food allergens, that is not declared on the label. Anyone with an allergy to peanuts could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume … Read more