Fresh Produce Discussion Blog

Created by The Packer's National Editor Tom Karst

Thursday, May 24, 2007

A park bench for Kyle

This story is about Kyle Allgood, the two year old Idaho boy who died nine months ago, apparently from eating tainted spinach. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose a child. Even to see your child sick or injured is a wrenching experience.

From the story:

One project neighbors are working on right now is raising money for a bench to be put in the park across the street from Kyle's house. That kind of support helps the Allgoods, but what helps above all is above all.
Jeff Allgood, Kyle's Father: "That's more where closure comes to me is understanding that this was part of my Heavenly Father's plan for my son. It's not what I would have chosen by any stretch but I have to have faith in him."
Robyn Allgood, Kyle's Mother: "We're more concerned about getting back there too him than holding someone accountable."
That accountability could come in the courts. The Allgoods have never been contacted by the growers responsible for the tainted spinach. They have been contacted by attorneys.
But the Allgoods say for them and their situation, legal action would only prolong their pain.
Robyn Allgood, Kyle's Mother: "We found a lot of peace in just letting go and remembering Kyle and the happy times we had with him."


TK: Let the industry never lag in its genuine commitment to produce safety, and may we all carry a part of the pain borne by Jeff and Robyn Alllgood.

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