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Family Sues Safeway After Allergy Death from Cookie

5/11/2025

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Peggy Bryant, 78, tragically died from an allergic reaction to a mislabeled peanut butter cookie at Safeway in Duvall, Washington, in April 2023.
Her family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Safeway, citing preventable labeling errors.
Following her death, a recall was issued for the cookies sold between April 5 and April 17, 2023.
The coroner confirmed anaphylaxis as the cause of death, emphasizing the critical need for accurate food labeling.

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Peggy Bryant, 78, tragically died from an allergic reaction to a mislabeled peanut butter cookie at Safeway in Duvall, Washington, in April 2023.
Her family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Safeway, citing preventable labeling errors.
Following her death, a recall was issued for the cookies sold between April 5 and April 17, 2023.
The coroner confirmed anaphylaxis as the cause of death, emphasizing the critical need for accurate food labeling.