"Fatal Allergic Reaction Prompts Stew Leonard's Cookie Recall for Undeclared Nuts"

The Connecticut Department of Public Health issued a warning about Vanilla Florentine Cookies sold at Stew Leonard’s due to undeclared peanuts, which may have led to the death of a person at a social gathering. The cookies, produced by Cookies United and labeled with the Stew Leonard’s brand, were sold at specific locations from November to December. Consumers with nut allergies are advised to dispose of the cookies or return them to the point of sale, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the mislabeling and prevent similar incidents in the future.