Tragic Death of NYC Dancer Linked to Mislabeling of Peanut Cookies

Orla Baxendale, a talented and radiant dancer, tragically died from a peanut allergy after eating a mislabeled cookie from Stew Leonard’s. Remembered as a joyful and driven young woman, she had moved to New York City to pursue her dreams. Friends and prestigious dance schools praised her passion and authenticity, while an online fundraiser for Allergy UK has been started in her memory. Stew Leonard’s and the manufacturer are at odds over responsibility for the labeling error, and the incident has sparked a call for greater awareness of anaphylaxis.