A MAN died after eating just a single mouthful of curry that he had eaten before, an inquest heard.
Joseph Higginson, 27, from Bury, tragically lost his life days after having the butter chicken because of an allergy to almonds, Rochdale Coroners' Court was told.
The mechanic was told by an allergist he was allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, almonds and coconuts in June 2022, but he didn’t take his allergies seriously, his sister Emily said.
After his death on in January last year, the family are now trying to raise awareness of the dangers of allergies.
She told the Manchester Evening News: “People with allergies should always take the situation seriously.
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"It is not something that can be taken for granted — the severity can change throughout a person's lifetime.”
Emily added: “He was cheeky and enjoyed a night out. He liked the good things. He has a lovely group of friends who have been amazing and supportive.”
Britain has one of the highest levels of allergic conditions in the world, with one in five Brits affected by at least one disorder, according to Allergy UK.
Deadly anaphylaxis is caused by the body's immune system overreacting, and can be set off by allergies to anything from foods, like nuts or shellfish, to general anaesthetic.
The number of UK hospital admissions for anaphylaxis increased more than six-fold in the two decades up to 2012, the charity said.
Warning signs include feeling lightheaded or faint, difficulty breathing, a raised heartbeat, clammy skin and confusion or anxiety.
If someone is suffering from it, you may need to use an adrenaline auto-injector on them if they have one and you know how to use it, according to the NHS.
Ambulances should also be rung immediately.
Joseph’s symptoms came on as soon as he had a bite of the curry from Mala Indian Restaurant on December 28, 2022, the inquest heard.
TRAGIC REACTION
The restaurant “clearly indicated” the dish contained almonds and had stated all the correct allergy information and awareness it had to, the coroner said.
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He suddenly stood up and rushed to the kitchen sink before running upstairs after taking a mouthful.
Emily gave him a shot of his Epipen in his thigh but he collapsed.
He was put in the recovery position and an ambulance was rung before Emily gave him an injection of adrenaline.
Paramedics gave him CPR and he was rushed to Royal Bolton Hospital but he sadly died days later.
