Hannah Glass, a 19-year-old freshman at Maranatha Baptist University, died after an unexpected allergic reaction to a homemade brownie. Despite being cautious about her severe peanut allergy, she was unaware the treat contained roasted peanut flour, often used as a gluten-free substitute.
On November 5, just two days after her birthday, Hannah had a violent reaction shortly after eating two bites. Though she took Benadryl, her condition worsened quickly. She collapsed before her EpiPen could be used. Her parents, David and Janean, rushed to campus, but paramedics couldn’t revive her heart for four minutes. She was later transferred to Froedtert Hospital, where doctors found her brain critically and terminally damaged due to seizures and swelling.
On November 10, Hannah was taken off life support and honored with an “Honor Walk” before donating her organs, which have since saved four lives.
Her father shared the experience in a Facebook post, urging others to stay vigilant with food allergies and ensure EpiPens are current. On November 22, her family brought home her cremated remains, saying, “It is good to have her home,” while mourning the loss of their daughter.