Fatal Allergic Reaction Prompts Stew Leonard's Cookie Recall Due to Peanut Presence
A Long Island company claims it informed Stew Leonard's about changing cookie ingredients prior to a fatal allergic reaction, contradicting Stew Leonard's statement. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection reported the death of a man due to undisclosed peanuts in the cookies. Stew Leonard's has issued a recall and expressed condolences, while Cookies United asserts that their packaging clearly indicated the presence of peanuts, which was not reflected in the Stew Leonard's packaging.