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Breaking News: Allergy Training Must be Better After Costa Drink Death, Campaigners Say

Published Time: 10:45 AM, Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Last Updated: March 14, 2023

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Campaign groups are calling for improved food allergen training for staff in bars and restaurants after a teenager died suddenly after consuming a drink from coffee chain Costa.

The 13-year-old boy, who has not been identified, had a severe allergy to bee stings and peanuts, and allegedly told the barista at a Coventry Costa store that he had such an allergy. However, he was reportedly served a drink made with peanut-free milk that had not been prepared as a "safe" option for peanuts.

The incident has sparked outrage from campaigners, who are demanding change in the way food allergen training is conducted in the industry. Speaking to the BBC, a spokesperson for Campaign for Safe Food Allergy Awareness said: "This tragic incident shows that there is still a long way to go in terms of allergy awareness among food handlers. We need to do more to ensure that staff are receiving proper training and that customers can trust that their food is made safely."

The incident has sent shockwaves through the food industry and safety experts are now calling for urgent updates to food safety guidelines to cater for the growing number of people diagnosed with food allergies.

What led to the incident?

According to eyewitnesses, the teenager had ordered a drink from the Costa store and explained his allergy to the barista. He was reportedly served the drink without warning, despite the barista attempting to clarify the ingredients.

Food Allergy Awareness Campaign Activated

In response to this incident, food safety experts at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have launched an investigation into the incident to determine whether there were any breaches in allergy protocols. The FSA stated that they are " working closely with Costa to ensure their food safety procedures are up-to-date and effective."

Meanwhile, campaigners are calling for governments to take action to improve food allergy awareness through education and training programs for food handlers in the industry.

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