Mia Shay St Hilaire was visiting a cafe in London with her aunt and sister when she ordered the Twix milkshake that would take her life. The 12-year-old shouldn’t have been allergic to the drink. But after having some, she “developed rapidly progressing anaphylaxis,” a reaction that affects multiple body systems at once, a coroner’s … Read more
Lidl US is recalling its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs due to an undeclared hazelnut allergen, the company said. Consumers with hazelnut allergies risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if the product is consumed. The recall applies to Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat 3.52 oz boxes with UPC 20304492. The products were distributed between Jan. 28, … Read more
A teenager’s innocent coffee choice recently sparked an online debate after it nearly exposed a severely allergic child to a nut allergen. In a Reddit post, an 18-year-old wrote that the trouble began after she carried a hazelnut coffee to her friend’s house for a study session. She claimed the drink was only for her — but … Read more