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Brownies pulled from New England shelves
White pills found in Peggy Lawton brownies sparked a broad wave of Halloween fear across New England. Doreen Valley of New Hampshire reported illness after a bite, prompting bans and restricted door-to-door activity in more than 40 towns. State and federal leaders urged action while Peggy Lawton Kitchens said packaging did not occur at the factory.
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Associated Press
Peggy Lawton
New England
Doreen Valley
New Hampshire
William O’neill
Connecticut
New England States
Mrs. Valley
Peggy Lawton Kitchens Inc
East Walpole
Mass
U.S. Food and Drug Administration