- A narrative conclusion at London Inner South Coroner’s Court confirmed that 12-year-old Mia Shay St Hilaire died from severe anaphylaxis in August 2023 after drinking a milkshake cross-contaminated with hazelnut from an unwashed blender at the Pop Inn Cafe in Southwark , London.
- CCTV evidence demonstrated that cafe operator Baris Yucel failed to clean the blender after making a hazelnut-containing Kinder Bueno milkshake prior to preparing Mia's Twix drink, leading to her collapse at her aunt's home and subsequent death at Evelina London Children's Hospital.
- Following a prosecution brought by Southwark Council, Yucel pleaded guilty to six offences related to food safety and allergen management, resulting in an £18,000 fine and a 100-hour community order.
- Mia's parents stated that her death was entirely preventable and urged local authorities and the Food Standards Agency to introduce a separate, mandatory allergy management rating system visible to consumers alongside food hygiene ratings.
- Supported by law firm Leigh Day and Natasha’s Foundation, the family called for urgent regulatory reform and improved industry awareness to prevent other families from suffering similar tragedies.
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Girl, 12, died after drinking milkshake from unwashed blender at London cafe
