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Woman died from allergic reaction to dairy-contaminated Pret vegan wrap

A woman with an acute dairy allergy who died shortly after eating a Pret a Manger vegan wrap suffered a fatal anaphylactic shock due to contaminants in a dressing in the sandwich, a coroner has found. Celia Marsh, 42, a dental nurse from Melksham, ...

22 Sept 2022 at 13:18

Celia Marsh: Family criticise yoghurt company for failing to flag allergen risk

The family of a woman with an acute dairy allergy who died after eating a Pret a Manger sandwich contaminated with milk say her death was “entirely avoidable”. Celia Marsh, 42, a dental nurse from Melksham, Wiltshire, died on December 27 2017 ...

22 Sept 2022 at 19:18

Health

Nurse set to tackle her 12th Ironman triathlon despite being allergic to exercise

A nurse is set to run 26.2 miles, cycle 112 miles and swim 2.4 miles in her 12th gruelling Ironman event – despite being allergic to exercise. Roslyn ‘Roz’ McGinty, 50, discovered 12 years ago that she suffers from exercise-induced ...

21 Sept 2022 at 09:39

Audit finds variation in children’s allergy services across the UK

More must be done to standardise care for children with allergies around the UK, a new study suggests. Researchers said there needs to be a “national standard” of care to ensure “consistent and safe service provision”. It comes ...

03 Aug 2022 at 10:51

Warmer weather may wreak havoc with hay fever symptoms, survey suggests

While some people will welcome the warmer weather, for others the unusual temperatures will wreak havoc with their hay fever symptoms. Experts are warning that rising temperatures may cause tree pollen levels to spike across ...

23 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Parents of Pret allergy death teenager set up clinical trial to find treatment

The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction to a Pret baguette have set up a ground-breaking trial with the aim of “making food allergies history”. Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse launched the trial to ...

18 May 2022 at 01:25

Life

How can you tell if your baby has an allergy? 5 signs to look out for

Knowing when you’re allergic to something is important, so you can take steps to avoid a reaction. But when babies and toddlers can’t communicate their discomfort like adults would, how can you tell if something might ...

25 Apr 2022 at 09:25

Life

Are you allergic to your house? 5 ways to reduce allergens in your home

Whether it’s dust, pet hair or household toxins, we’re surrounded by potential irritants. And as the warm spring sunshine means we’re throwing open the windows again – it’s not just fresh you could be letting in, but ...

29 Mar 2022 at 09:55

Campaigning parents honoured after death of daughter who ate Pret baguette

The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction after eating a baguette said their OBEs were “medals of hope” in their campaign to overcome food allergies. Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse received the ...

25 Jan 2022 at 15:26

Campaigning parents to be honoured after death of daughter who ate Pret baguette

The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction after eating a baguette are to receive a royal honour for their campaigning efforts in the wake of her death. Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse set up ...

25 Jan 2022 at 03:55

Study examines peanut allergy treatment for children

The younger that children with a peanut allergy are when exposed to controlled doses, the more effective the treatment may be at building a tolerance, research suggests. After two-and-a-half years, the ...

21 Jan 2022 at 00:55

Parents of allergy victim Natasha remember last meeting with Charles

The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction after eating a baguette – who were among the last members of public to meet Charles before he became King – have sent their “heartfelt” ...

09 Sept 2022 at 14:20

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