"Fatal Allergic Reaction Prompts Stew Leonard's Cookie Recall"

A 20-year-old from New York died after consuming a Stew Leonard's cookie made at an Islip bakery that contained undeclared peanuts, prompting a recall of the product. The cookies, produced by wholesaler Cookies United, were labeled with the Stew Leonard’s brand name and sold at specific stores in Connecticut. Stew Leonard's and Cookies United issued statements expressing condolences, with Cookies United claiming that Stew Leonard’s was notified about the peanut ingredient in July 2023, while Stew Leonard's maintains that the manufacturer did not disclose the change in ingredients.