Inquest to Investigate Teen's Death from Suspected Allergic Reaction at Costa Coffee
Hannah Jacobs, 13, died after consuming a hot chocolate believed to contain dairy despite her known allergy.
- The inquest will examine the events leading to Hannah Jacobs' death in February 2023.
- Hannah's mother had informed the barista of her daughter's dairy allergy, requesting soy milk.
- The teenager experienced acute distress upon tasting the hot chocolate and was administered an EpiPen.
- Emergency services transported her to the hospital, but she was pronounced dead shortly after.
- The case draws parallels to Natasha Ednan-Laperouse's 2016 death, prompting stricter food allergen laws in the UK.
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