A Connecticut-based food chain, Stew Leonard’s, has issued a product recall for their Vanilla Florentine Cookies following the death of a New York resident who had an allergy to peanuts and consumed the cookies. The incident occurred at a gathering in Connecticut, where the cookies were served. The cookies were sold at Stew Leonard’s stores in Danbury and Newington, Connecticut, between November 6 and December 31, 2023. The recall was initiated due to the mislabeling of the cookies, which did not declare the presence of peanuts, leading to a fatal allergic reaction. The death has raised concerns about food labeling and safety regulations.
Legal Action and Statement from the Family’s Lawyers
Attorneys representing the family of the 25-year-old New York resident, Orla Baxendale, who died after consuming the mislabeled cookies at the gathering, have issued a statement. The lawyers from Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf expressed their condolences and highlighted the need for accountability. They emphasize the importance of accurate and complete food labeling to prevent such tragic incidents. The legal representatives also call attention to the ongoing investigation into the death and the potential liability of Stew Leonard’s supermarket.
Recall and Investigation
The recall of the Vanilla Florentine Cookies was initiated after the death associated with peanuts that were not disclosed in the cookie’s packaging. Connecticut officials have reported that the cookies were sold with undeclared peanuts. The Connecticut Department of Public Health is investigating the incident and the potential link between the mislabeled cookie and the man’s death. Stew Leonard’s supermarket and an Islip bakery have engaged in a blame game over the mislabeled cookie and the resulting tragedy.
- A Connecticut-based food chain, Stew Leonard’s, has issued a product recall for their Vanilla Florentine Cookies.
- The recall was initiated after a New York resident with a peanut allergy consumed the cookies and died.
- The cookies were sold at Stew Leonard’s stores in Danbury and Newington, Connecticut, between November 6 and December 31, 2023.
- The cookies were mislabeled and did not declare the presence of peanuts, leading to a fatal allergic reaction.
- Attorneys representing the family of the deceased have called for accountability and emphasize the importance of accurate food labeling.
- The Connecticut Department of Public Health is investigating the incident and the culpability of Stew Leonard’s supermarket.
- A blame game has ensued between Stew Leonard’s and an Islip bakery over the mislabeled cookie.
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Statement from Legal Representative Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf: “We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Órla Baxendale. Her tragic death highlights the critical importance of accurate food labeling. We join the family in calling for greater accountability to prevent future instances like this.”
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