Tragic Death: Woman, 25, Dies from Peanut Allergy After Eating Mislabeled Cookies

A 25-year-old woman died from an allergic reaction after consuming mislabeled cookies from Stew Leonard's, prompting a recall of the product. The cookies, produced by Cookies United, were found to contain undeclared peanuts and eggs. The woman, identified as Órla Baxendale, moved to New York to pursue a dance career and died from anaphylactic shock. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the labeling error, and the company is working with authorities to prevent similar incidents. Baxendale's death has been described as a preventable tragedy, and she is remembered as a vibrant member of the artistic community.