PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.prweb.com PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Attorney Fred Pritzker Calls for Meaningful Food Safety Reform in Light of Food Poisoning Complications http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/foodpoisoning/prweb3228104.htm According to Fred Pritzker, a national food safety lawyer, a recent study of long-term, negative health effects of food poisoning should be a powerful catalyst for more meaningful food safety reform. “This study amplifies the true misery associated with foodborne illness,” said Pritzker. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/foodpoisoning/prweb3228104.htm Food Safety Lawyer Fred Pritzker Applauds Obama And Wants New Measures of Redress for Food Poisoning Victims http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2655254.htm President Obama's Food Safety Working Group has made quick work of his instruction to overhaul agency guidelines to offer consumers more protection against E. coli and other pathogens. National food safety lawyer Fred Pritzker is calling on Congress to build on the foundation laid by the White House. And no set of protections will be complete unless the victims of foodborne illness are given greater redress against companies that are repeat and mass offenders when it comes to contaminating our food. (PRWeb Jul 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2655254.htm Food Safety Lawyer Questions Timeliness of JBS Swift Beef Recall http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2611124.htm It took two months before the Food Safety and Inspection Service fully caught on to an an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 associated with beef cuts from a Colorado meatpacker. By then, at least 18 people had become infected by the bacteria, which ended up in store-packaged hamburger in many cases. National food safety lawyer Fred Pritzker is calling for the USDA to investigate the delay in notifying the public to a potentially lethal health risk. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2611124.htm Food Poisoning Deaths Prompt Call for Passage of Food Safety Law http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2462404.htm In light of recent Salmonella and E. coli deaths, Pritzker Olsen, a national food safety law firm, is calling for quick passage of H.R. 875 into law. "Eating a hamburger should not be a high-risk activity," said Pritzker Olsen attorney Eric Hageman. "Parents need to know that the food they serve their children is safe to eat." (PRWeb May 28, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2462404.htm National Law Firm Investigating Possible Lettuce E. coli Outbreak http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2438304.htm National food poisoning and food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen Attorneys is investigating claims of a potential outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7 connected to lettuce. The firm is seeking information from people who may have fallen victim. If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with an E. coli infection possibly related to lettuce, please contact the E. coli lawyers at Pritzker Olsen. The toll-free number is 1-888-377-8900. (PRWeb May 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2438304.htm Pritzker Law Firm Initiates Suit in Salmonella Death of Minnesota Woman http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1874204.htm In the 4-month-old Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that state and federal officials have said is liikely being caused by contaminated peanut butter, 72-year-old Shirley Mae Almer of Minnesota was the first infected patient to die. On behalf of her heirs, Minneapolis attorney Fred Pritzker has started the process of a lawsuit against the distributor and manufacturer of King Nut peanut butter. (PRWeb Jan 21, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1874204.htm Attorney Fred Pritzker Says Salmonella Outbreak Raises Food Safety Questions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1850054.htm Leading food safety lawyer Fred Pritzker has watched the latest multi-state Salmonella outbreak unfold from his front-row seat in Minneapolis. It was the Minnesota Department of Health that once again traced what is believed to be the problem: Tainted King Nut brand peanut butter sold to non-retail food service accounts such as nursing homes, hospitals, schools, restaurants and other commercial kitchens. Pritzker, whose firm practices extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation, has called on the responsible companies to quickly pay medical bills and wage loss benefits of victims. He also believes the case is further proof that federal food safety regulation desperately needs reform. The King Nut Salmonella case is the second major Salmonella outbreak in less than 24 months to be tied to peanut butter. (PRWeb Jan 12, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1850054.htm Biggest E. coli Outbreaks of 2008 Show a Problem Getting Worse, Says Food Safety Lawyer http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1780154.htm A look at the biggest E. coli outbreaks in 2008 suggests an ever-worsening problem. Food safety lawyer Fred Pritzker says failure of regulation is evident as E. coli outbreaks continued to cause death and serious illness. "You still get companies that continually flout the rules, and there's not enough consequences to stop the bad actors,'' Pritzker said. Pritzker lists details of five major E. coli outbreaks of 2008. (PRWeb Dec 24, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1780154.htm Pritzker Law Firm Calls for Policy Change to Fight Worsening E. coli Problem http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1666374.htm Leading food safety lawyer Fred Pritzker calls on U.S. regulators to add non-0157:H7 forms of E. coli to its list of adulterants in ground beef. Currently, only E. coli 0157:H7 is designated as an adulterant in raw ground beef. Other strains of E. coli, such as E. coli 0111, are just as virulent and deserve equally stringent regulation. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1666374.htm Pritzker Law Firm Calls on Kroger to Pay Victims' Medical Expenses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1056644.htm Health officials have linked Kroger ground beef to an Ohio and Michigan E. coli outbreak. "Whether the source of the E. coli is the grocery store or its suppliers," said Fred Pritzker, a leading food safety attorney, "it is only fair that the retailer pay for the medical bills of its injured customers. The families deserve that peace of mind." (PRWeb Jun 26, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1056644.htm Settlement for Case Involving Sexual Abuse by Psychologist http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb887674.htm Elliot Olsen, an attorney with Pritzker Ruohonen & Associates in Minneapolis, recently settled a claim on behalf of a victim of sexual abuse by her male psychologist for a confidential, yet substantial sum. Commenting on these types of cases, Olsen said, "It is very common for a victim to avoid bringing a claim against a therapist, or even reporting the therapist, because of the victim's powerful belief that they were a willing participant in the relationship." Nothing could be further from the truth, in Olsen's view, in light of the inherent imbalance of power in the relationship. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb887674.htm Fred Pritzker, Food Safety Lawyer, Calls for Food Safety Disclosure Laws Following American Foods Group, LLC Recently Announced E. coli O157:H7 Recall http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb572344.htm Fred Pritzker, a leading food safety lawyer, calls for food safety disclosure laws following a recently announced recall involving 48 tons of ground beef products by American Foods Group, LLC. (PRWeb Nov 29, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb572344.htm Fred Pritzker Calls on American Foods Group to Explain Potentially-Contaminated Meat http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb572377.htm Attorney comments on ground beef recalls due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. (PRWeb Nov 29, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb572377.htm Minnesota Food Poisoning Lawyer Calls on Lunds and Byerly's to Pay Medical Bills http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb525146.htm Fred Pritzker, a Minneapolis foodborne illness lawyer and food safety advocate, called for Lunds and Byerly's to pay victims' medical bills. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has linked at least seven E. coli cases linked to ground beef sold at Lunds and Byerly's. Two of the victims were children. "No matter what the source of the E. coli is," Pritzker said, "it is only fair that the retailer pay for the medical bills of its injured customers. The families deserve that peace of mind." (PRWeb May 9, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb525146.htm Lawyer Comments on Report Entitled "Investigation of an Escherichia coli O157:H7 Outbreak Associated with Dole Pre-Packaged Spinach" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514124.htm Lawyer Fred Pritzker examines the need for mandatory federal rules to prevent similar outbreaks. "Until we force companies to take these precautions before their food products harm consumers, we will continue to see more of the same. Stringent rules and site specific analyses are required for every individual and entity along the production continuum extending from farm to table," states Pritzker. "National standards are necessary to police agricultural practices and make sure they are finally made as safe as science and human ingenuity permit." (PRWeb Mar 29, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514124.htm Attorney Fred Pritzker Answers Questions about Salmonella Lawsuits http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb505593.htm Attorney Fred Pritzker answers frequently asked questions about Salmonella lawsuits. "Foodborne illness is a complicated legal specialty. There are not many lawyers with significant experience and multimillion-dollar recoveries," says Pritzker. "From my experience, I know how important it is that injured people get answers to their legal questions. Our website's frequently asked questions section provides the victims of the current outbreak with a good outline of the legal issues involved." (PRWeb Feb 20, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb505593.htm Lawyer Fred Pritzker Answers Questions about E. coli Lawsuits http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb488693.htm Fred Pritzker, a leading foodborne illness lawyer, is providing a FAQ page on his website, http://www.pritzkerlaw.com, regarding E. coli lawsuits and the current E. coli outbreak linked to Taco Bell restaurants. He answers questions about evidence, liability and damages. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb488693.htm Steps Need to be Taken to Protect Consumers from E. coli-contaminated Bagged Salads -- by Fred Pritzker http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb438598.htm “I represent people injured by E. coli O157:H7 and other foodborne pathogens. I know how the toxins from E. coli O157:H7 attack the human body and cause suffering and loss that no person should be forced to endure,” states Fred Pritzker, a leading foodborne illness litigation attorney, on his blog, http://foodpoisoning.pritzkerlaw.com. “And yet it continues to happen - another outbreak, more suffering, injury and death because bagged produce is not safe and continues to be sold to the American public.” (PRWeb Sep 16, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb438598.htm Wego Kite Tube Debacle Points to Need for Reevaluation of Product Safety System http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb434575.htm In light of the Wego Kit Tube debacle, Fred Pritzker, a noted product liability lawyer, calls for the investigation and reevaluation of the product safety system in the United States. “Tubes that fly through the air are not like drugs and medical devices that save lives and cure disease, yet such drugs and devices require pre-approval before they can be marketed to the public. When a product like the Wego Kite Tube can be sold without any confirmation of its safety, isn't it fair to ask that we reevaluate the system by which product safety is supposed to be assured?” comments Mr. Pritzker. (PRWeb Sep 12, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb434575.htm Keeping our food supply safe: Sufficient record-keeping needed from field to table by Fred Pritzker http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb429466.htm Once a foodborne illness outbreak occurs, regardless of its cause, consumers have a right to know - at a minimum - where the food that sickened them came from. Knowing the source is important for several reasons. First, it helps food regulators to quickly zero in on the source and stop the problem that caused the outbreak in the first place. Second, it allows food scientists and sanitarians to understand how food safety problems occur and correct and regulate them. Third, it helps consumers make educated choices about what they eat and where it comes from. Fourth, it helps people injured by unsafe food products to hold accountable those who cause them harm. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb429466.htm Petting Zoos: Legislation Needed to Protect Young Visitors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb424627.htm “Petting zoos are well known E. coli hot zones and should have strong E. coli control measures in place,” said foodborne illness lawyer Fred Pritzker. “This outbreak highlights the need to pass legislation mandating these safeguards in New Jersey.” (PRWeb Aug 15, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb424627.htm Foodborne Outbreaks Mar the American Potluck Tradition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb423326.htm The recent Minnesota E. coli outbreak that may be associated with a potluck dinner highlights the need for effective food safety regulation and education. “Without sanitation guidelines and without proper warnings on food labels to protect the public, these outbreaks will continue to mar the American potluck tradition,” states foodborne illness lawyer Fred Pritzker. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb423326.htm Iceberg Lettuce and E. Coli Contamination: Risks From Farm to Fork http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb422273.htm “Contamination of lettuce with E. coli can happen anywhere from farm to fork,” comments attorney Fred Pritzker. "Ready-to-eat crops must be handled with particular care and should be subject to higher regulatory standards." (PRWeb Aug 9, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb422273.htm Silent and Deadly: The Stealth Pathogen that is Making Children Sick http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb421785.htm E. coli O157:H7 cannot be seen, smelled, tasted or detected in any way by a consumer of ground beef. Children are at risk of severe, sometimes fatal, dehydration and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), the leading cause of kidney failure in children in the United States. Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A. is one of the few law firms in the United States that practices extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation. (PRWeb Aug 8, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb421785.htm Surge of Shigellosis in North Dakota Triggers Investigation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb420347.htm A surge in Shigella infections in Rolette County, North Dakota, has prompted investigations. To date, 28 people have confirmed Shigella infections and 10 people have been hospitalized. Attorney Fred Pritzker comments on Shigella infections and investigations. (PRWeb Aug 4, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb420347.htm Decisive Regulatory Action Needed to Eliminate E. coli O157:H7 from Food Supply http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb419462.htm Two recent recalls of ground beef underscore the need for decisive regulatory action to safeguard our nation's food supply against E. coli O157:H7 and other dangerous foodborne pathogens. (PRWeb Aug 2, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb419462.htm Raw Chicken Products Need Adequate Warnings and Instructions on Labels to Prevent Salmonella Poisoning http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb416756.htm 13% of raw broiler chickens are contaminated with Salmonella. 29 cases of Salmonella poisoning in Minnesota have been linked to raw chicken products. Food safety lawyer outlines need for adequate warnings and instructions on the labels of raw chicken products. (PRWeb Jul 26, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb416756.htm Explicit Cooking Instructions Needed to Prevent Foodborne Illness http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb415119.htm Health officials warn of salmonellosis outbreak linked to frozen chicken entrees. Consumers may not realize the chicken is raw and fail to adequately cook the chicken. Microwave instructions on packaging may not allow for adequate cooking time. (PRWeb Jul 23, 2006)

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