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Inquest Reveals Fatal Dairy Allergy Reaction in 13-Year-Old After Costa Coffee Order

Hannah Jacobs died hours after consuming a mislabeled hot chocolate intended to be made with soya milk, according to court testimony.

  • Hannah Jacobs, 13, experienced an immediate allergic reaction after a sip of the drink.
  • Her mother had explicitly instructed the staff to use soya milk due to Hannah's severe dairy allergy.
  • Despite these instructions, the drink contained dairy, causing a rapid and fatal reaction.
  • Emergency services were unable to save Hannah, who was declared dead shortly after reaching the hospital.
  • The inquest is ongoing, with further details expected to emerge in the coming days.
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