Deadly Bite: How a Single Mislabeled Cookie Led to a Mother’s Fatal Collapse and a Shocking Lawsuit Against a Major Supermarket
The cookies were recalled because of an “undeclared peanut and soy allergen,” as per the recall notice issued by the Food and Drug Administration.
The family believed a recall wasn’t enough.
The family filed a lawsuit about two years after Peggy’s passing
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They pushed forward for justice so that no family is forced to bury someone because of an error on a product label.
They filed a lawsuit against the grocery store chain last week.
“I knew that we just had to do something,” Lisa said.
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“Just growing up with her, she was just always filled with joy and fun,” she added.
The bereaved daughter said it’s important to “do the right thing.”
“I don’t want it to happen to anybody else. Labels are there for a reason and I don’t want anybody else to d*e from mislabeling,” she told the outlet.
Netizens were devastated to hear the news of Peggy losing her life because of a mislabeled product.
“Omg! I am so sorry for your loss. How devastating,” a social media user said.
Peggy’s daughter Lisa said they didn’t want another family to lose a loved one because of a product label
One suggested, “…If you have severe food allergies, be more cautious when shopping for food. Double, triple, quadruple check ingredients!!! Over inspect the food carefully, & sorry to be a stickler, but its probably best not to eat out at restaurants.”
“If you are this deathly allergic to something, why are you putting your life in the hands of a grocery store or restaurant??” one asked.
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