Death of 12-year-old girl prompts call for allergy management ratings
Summary
A 12-year-old girl named Mia St Hilaire died after drinking a milkshake at a cafe in London because the blender was not cleaned and contained traces of nuts she was allergic to. Her family wants a special rating system to show how well food places manage allergies to keep others safe.Key Facts
- Mia St Hilaire had a tree nut allergy and died from an allergic reaction in August 2023.
- The milkshake she drank had hazelnut residue from a previous order, because the blender was not washed.
- The Pop Inn Cafe and its owner were fined and punished for breaking food safety laws, including poor allergy management.
- CCTV showed the owner did not clean the blender before making Mia’s milkshake.
- Mia’s family called for a new rating system to show how well restaurants handle food allergies.
- Natasha’s Foundation, an allergy charity, supports better awareness and rules to prevent allergy deaths.
- The inquest into Mia’s death highlighted gaps in allergy safety at food businesses.
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