Overview

• Lily King, 18, died in June 2024 after a hidden piece of carrot in a Rabat restaurant meal triggered anaphylaxis that could not be reversed by antihistamines or an EpiPen.
• A coroner’s inquest in June 2025 concluded that accidental cross-contamination of a sauce caused a fatal cardio-respiratory arrest.
• Since the ruling, Aicha and Michael King have granted interviews to warn travellers with severe allergies about the limited effectiveness of emergency treatment abroad.
• The couple stress that even familiar restaurants can mishandle ingredients and that speaking the local language does not guarantee correct meal preparation.
• Health experts cite inconsistent ingredient labeling and staff training overseas, underscoring the need for travellers to verify dishes and carry emergency medication.