The family of an 11-year-old boy are suing the Publix grocery chain, saying the child was allergic to nuts and died from a severe reaction after eating a cookie despite a worker's assurance it was safe.The lawsuit says Derek Landon Wood of Alabama died in June 2014 shortly after eating a chocolate chip cookie purchased at a Publix Super Market in Clarksville.The boy, who was visiting family in Tennessee, was allergic to tree nuts. Derek Landon Wood of Alabama died in June 2014 shortly after eating a chocolate chip cookie purchased at a Publix Super Market in Clarksville and now his family are suing the food chainThe lawsuit, which was filed on March 20, says the store bakery did not post warnings about ingredients or possible cross-contamination, and the mother bought the cookie only after a worker assured her it was safe.Derek's family filed the lawsuit on Friday in federal court in Nashville and are seeking unspecified amount of damages.They claim the grocery store should be declared liable under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act 'to raise awareness of potential fatal food allergies in American children.'The family also claims Publix was negligent for not labeling its baked goods and identifying any allergens, for not posting signs warning of potential allergens or cross-contamination and for not properly training employees to respond to questions about food allergens.

A Publix spokeswoman declined to comment on the litigation but said in an email that the company posts allergen information at its bakeries.'We were very sorry about the loss if this young man. sushi zushi menu san antonio texasOur prayers go out for him and his family,' a Publix Super Markets spokesperson told USA Today.sushi san francisco taraval The incident happened on June 3 last year when Landon, his mother, aunt, and a cousin visited the Publix Super Market in Clarksville, aboveThe incident happened on June 3 last year when Landon, his mother, aunt, and a cousin visited the Publix store.where to buy sushi grade fish in albany nyLandon's mom bought an unlabeled 'Chocolate Chew' cookie that he wanted. sushi grade fish edmonton

The mother specifically asked a Publix employee at the bakery counter whether the cookie contained any tree nuts. 'The Publix associate affirmatively said the Chocolate Chew contained no tree nut ingredients,' the lawsuit states.buy sashimi grade fish edmontonLandon ate the cookie back at his aunt's house and then went into anaphylactic shock.mori sushi menu alexHe died despite being immediately being given medication by his mother and efforts by emergency medical personnel and doctors at a local hospital.List of open stores/businesses in Coastal Empire, Lowcountry - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather & Sports List of open stores/businesses in Coastal Empire, Lowcountry Here's a list of stores/businesses open in the Coastal Empire and South Carolina Lowcountry, as of Monday afternoon:Coastal Empire: Downtown Savannah restaurants: Crystal Beer Parlor, Tequila's Town, Starbucks, Kayak Cafe, Clarys, B&D Burgers, Henry's, Collins Quarter (coffee only), Wet Willies City Market, Coffee Fox, Five Guys, Beetnix, Smoothie King, Fiddler's on River Street (limited menu, but will make special considerations for first responders)

, Tubby's on River Street, Fiddler's Crab Shack on River Street, The Riverhouse and The Warehouse (both on River Street), Brighter Day Natural Foods and Sentient Bean at south end of Forsyth Park, Dubs on River Street to open at 5 p.m., The Melting Pot on Broughton St. opens at 5 p.m., District Cafe on 202 E. Broughton Street open at 11 a.m., McDonald's, Rancho Alegre on MLK, Moon River Brewing Company is open today with a limited menu from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m..  Funky Brunch Cafe, Tondee's Tavern, The Foundry, Sorry Charlie's Oyster Bar on Congress Street, Belford's open until 8 p.m. with full menu, Café at City Market – Open 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. or if the curfew is still in affect 8 p.m., Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant. CVS Bull Street on Victory Drive Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) will begin limited service Monday evening for transport of citizens from Savannah International Trade Center to their homes - this will continue until 10 p.m. tonight; limited CAT service to return Tuesday morning after curfew ends at 7 a.m. Savannah Market on Victory Drive Walmart across from Savannah Mall All Publix locations are currently operating normal business hours. 

Whole Foods on Victory Drive will open at 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Parkers stores open: Pooler, Faulkville, Ellabell, Springfield, Skidaway, Drayton Market, MLK in Savannah, Rincon, All 3 Richmond Hill stores, Midway, All Statesboro stores, Both Hinesville stores, Both Metter stores, Lyons, Vidalia, and Claxton. Optim Healthcare open Monday in the following locations: Statesboro, Rincon, Pooler, Vidalia, Dublin, Baxley, Hinesville, and Reidsville. Molly McGuire's on Wilmington Island (opening at 4pm) Nine Drayton will be open today at 4 p.m. Tanger Outlets in Pooler open 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rite Aid Pharmacy on 4600 Habersham Street open until 11 p.m. Southeast Georgia Health System management reopened the Brunswick and Camden Campuses for emergency services effective at 7 p.m. this evening, Saturday, Oct. 8th. All Urgent Care 24/7 are open. Pooler, Savannah, Midtown, Historic Savannah, Southside, Whitemarsh. Savannah Animal Care open Atlantic Foot & Ankle will open all offices on Wednesday Suds laundromat on Pooler Parkway is open and fully operational, open 24 hour day.

Asian River on 1100 Eisenhower Drive will be open 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., delivery available 204 Animal Hospital on Abercorn Street is open Denny's, Waffle House, and Huddle House on Abercorn is open. Bay Camera at 4604 Habersham Street is open. "We can develop and print your Hurricane property damage photos." New China Garden on Largo Dr. open Bass Pro is open from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Pooler Pkwy Buffalo Wild Wings is open from 11 a.m. to 7  p.m. Plum's Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop on Hwy. 17 in Richmond Hill open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Seasons of Japan on Pooler Pkwy/ Berwick Blvd. is open. CVS in Richmond Hill is open, front store and pharmacy. Compass Worship Center at 212 E. Cypress Street in Ludowici will be serving supper tonight to ANYONE in need of a hot meal. This will be first come, first serve - doors open at 6 p.m. Sushi Zen at 1100 Eisenhower is open for lunch 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (until curfew is lifted)S We are open for emergency services for the responders along with offering free services to citizens trying to get back home if they need tire service.

Savannah Mall 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.  Most stores are open Chatham Dermatology open Oct. 11 Joe's Top Dollar Recycling. They are collecting all scrap metals from Matthew. 4405 Tremont Road, Savannah.  Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care centers on East Broad Street and West Bryan Street will open on Tuesday Oct. 11, at 8 a.m.  Hipster Hound Pet Boarding and Daycare Yia Yia's Kitchen open. All locations of Applebee’s restaurants in Savannah are now open Oglethorpe Mall open Hinesville VA clinic will resume normal operations Wednesday, Oct. 12. Horizon Behavioral Health will be open at both the Hinesville and Savannah locations starting Wednesday (10/12). Beaufort Memorial and Coastal Carolina Hospital ER now open. Beaufort Memorial Compounding Pharmacy Parker's: Trask Parkway in Beaufort, Ridgeland, Fording Island Road in Bluffton, Pinellas Drive in Bluffton, Evan Way in Bluffton, Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton, Gateway Village in Bluffton, Savannah Highway in Beaufort,Port Wentworth, Hardeeville, and Port Royal.

All Publix locations are currently operating normal business hours. The New River Auto Mall Collision Center and the Hilton Head Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Service Center are both open to assist with vehicle needs. Hilton Head Regional Medical Center Emergency Room is now open. General medical offices including surgery are not yet available. Palmetto Goodwill Beaufort and Bluffton locations.  The Hilton Head Island store remains closed. For any residents in the Lowcountry wondering if emergency food stamps are being offered - We learned South Carolina is not operating a Disaster SNAP program at this time. The Department of Social Security says if you are already receiving SNAP, your monthly benefits are not affected by the storm and will be available on your EBT card as normal. All Enmark and Enmarket locations are open except: Both Hilton Head Island locations 4372 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton Port Royal Vet Hospital Hilton Head Island Airport is now open. A Ridgeland man is behind bars facing felony DUI and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury. 

A Ridgeland man is behind bars facing felony DUI and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury. Gov. Nathan Deal says expansion projects will begin soon on stretches of interstate highway in metro Atlanta and Savannah. Gov. Nathan Deal says expansion projects will begin soon on stretches of interstate highway in metro Atlanta and Savannah.South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says dealing with lawmakers and serving as the state's healer-in-chief through deadly natural disasters, a shooting massacre and other crises has equipped her for the job of U.N.... South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says dealing with lawmakers and serving as the state's healer-in-chief through deadly natural disasters, a shooting massacre and other crises has equipped her for the job of U.N....Georgia's governor is expected to discuss his plans for education, the state budget and health care at the state Capitol. Georgia's governor is expected to discuss his plans for education, the state budget and health care at the state Capitol.It could take years before Dylann Roof is executed after a jury decided on the death penalty verdict on Tuesday.