A woman had her gallbladder removed on Friday after eating French Lentil & Leek Crumbles from direct-to-consumer smoothie company Daily Harvest, according to a lawsuit.
The victim is among hundreds who have reported severe abdominal pain after eating the frozen item made by the New York City-based vegan food delivery company, whose celebrity backers include Gwyneth Paltrow, Serena Williams, Bobby Flay and Shaun White.
Last week, Daily Harvest recalled 28,000 units of the “crumble,” billed as a savory, protein-packed topping on meals, after 470 customers reported to the company that they had adverse reactions, including gastrointestinal issues.
Other customers reported their...