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Chef dies in freak accident after falling into industrial sized bread-mixer

Published 14:23 19 Jan 2026 GMT

Updated 14:24 19 Jan 2026 GMT

Joseph Loftus
Chef dies in freak accident after falling into industrial sized bread-mixer

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Awful.

A pastry chef has died in a freak accident after falling into an industrial sized bread-mixing machine.

Mordehay Grunberger died on Friday following the incident with a dough mixer.

An investigation is underway however police do not suspect any foul play.

His wife, Inna Maor, paid tribute to her husband, writing: "Today, my beloved husband Miki, my closest person in my life, my best friend, and father of my two beautiful sons, tragically passed away. I lost myself. I love him so much. He’s the love of my life!"

In a statement, the police department said: "The NMBPD is currently investigating the death of a male at South Florida Kosher Market.

"At this time, there are no signs of foul play, and the incident was accidental involving an industrial dough mixer.

"The victim has been identified as 71-year-old Mordehay Grunberger.

"The Occupational Safety and Health Administration responded to the scene as well."