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British Teen Dies in Rome from Peanut Allergy Reaction

The 14-year-old suffered anaphylactic shock after consuming a dessert with peanut traces during a family holiday.

  • The incident occurred at a pizzeria in Rome's Gianicolense district, where the family had their first meal of the holiday.
  • The girl experienced a severe allergic reaction shortly after eating a dessert, believed to contain peanut traces in dried fruit.
  • Despite being rushed to San Camillo hospital, medical efforts to save her were unsuccessful.
  • Her father was hospitalized with heart issues due to the shock of the incident.
  • Italian authorities have launched a manslaughter investigation to determine if the restaurant was informed of the allergy.
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