A woman passed away in the most tragic manner imaginable, her family has confirmed.
According to reports from local media outlets, the woman named Alison Pickering was only 23. She adored one specific restaurant and always picked one thing on the menu that she couldn’t get enough of.
She referred to that as her favorite meal. But who knew that one day, that favorite meal would end up costing her life?
Alison Pickering was very cautious about what she put in her mouth because she had a serious peanut allergy. Therefore, she steered clear of specific sauces and dips that she feared could contain that allergen.
But during one family night dinner, she gathered at the table with loved ones and started to eat her meal. Little did she know that the restaurant ended up altering the recipe and included the one ingredient that she was allergic to.
Despite administering her EpiPen, the fatal allergic reaction got the best of her and she passed away.
Her family confirmed that medical assistance did arrive on time but it was just too late. The symptoms just worsened quickly.
The incident has raised more awareness of mislabeled food and how restaurants need to mention when and if they are using ingredients like peanuts.
Her family is now in mourning and they are just beyond devastated how one of the eateries that she called home ended up taking her life in the end.