Ballet dancer dies from severe nut allergy after labelling error on biscuits | 204N19X | 2024-02-01 11:08:01
Ballet dancer dies from severe nut allergy after labelling error on biscuits | 204N19X | 2024-02-01 11:08:01
A British ballet dancer with a severe nut allergy has died in the US after eating a cookie that didn't record peanuts on the packaging.
Orla Baxendale, 25, suffered anaphylactic shock on January 11 after eating the Vanilla Florentine Cookie, bought from a branch of US grocery chain, Stew Leonards in Connecticut.
Ms Baxendale, who moved to New York from East Lancashire in 2018 to pursue her dream of a dance career, was 'hyper-vigilant' about all the things she ate.
She additionally all the time carried an EpiPen and and 'surrounded herself with people who know methods to administer one' – however tragically on this event, it was not sufficient to counter the deadly allergic response, legal professionals for her household stated.
In a press release, grieving family members described Ms Baxendale 'really one in every of a sort' and 'a stupendous, radiant soul'.
'She danced her approach the world over and lived life to the fullest every single day.
'We'll by no means get well from the ache of getting her taken from us so soon, in the prime of her life.
'However we are also so proud to name her our daughter and sister, and to have had the privilege of sharing 25 years with such an incredibly particular individual.'
And the household expressed their disbelief that, in 2024, allergic reactions proceed to say lives.
'We need to urge everybody to teach yourselves and people round you about anaphylaxis, learn how to use EpiPens and the early warning signs for extreme allergic reactions,' they added.
Additionally they paid tribute to the Manchester-born dancer's 'mesmerising talent, cheeky nature and unimaginable compassion for others', and expressed their gratitude for the lots of of condolence messages they have acquired from across the globe.
One mum posted on Ms Baxendale's Instagram web page: 'To Orla's family, my heart and deepest sympathy goes out to you to lose such a wonderful and gifted young woman.
'I've two young daughters both [with] meals allergic reactions and I do know that worry… I hope justice is brought for her life and we will change our nations policies and practices.
'This tragedy shouldn't have occurred.'
Around 500 packets of the cookies bought between November 6 and December 31 last yr have been recalled in partnership with the Meals and Drug Administration (FDA).
Stew Leonard Jr, the president and chief government of the store chain, stated provider, Cookies United, had modified their recipe from soy nuts to peanuts, with out notifying their chief safety officer.
But Cookies United stated it informed Stew Leonards the product contained peanuts – and insists all packaging was labelled accordingly.
Stew Leonards added the cookies have been solely bought at branches in Danbury and Newington in Connecticut.
The commissioner of the Connecticut Division of Shopper Protection, Bryan Cafferelli described Ms Baxendale's demise as a 'heart-breaking tragedy'.
The stage agency is working alongside local and federal authorities, together with different states, in a bid to 'forestall an analogous tragedy from occurring sooner or later'.
The tragedy follows the demise of James Atkinson, who died after having an allergic reaction to a chicken tikka masala pizza, an inquest heard earlier this month.
He suffered anaphylaxis brought on by eating peanuts in the curry and died in hospital in July 2020.
'Natasha's Law' was launched to protect allergy victims within the UK following the demise of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, who suffered a severe allergic response after consuming a Pret baguette in 2016.
One critical allergy sufferer informed Metro.co.uk what it's like dwelling with the worry that a takeaway could be a death sentence.
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