A 23-year-old former student with a peanut allergy died after eating a single slice of pizza from Deliveroo, according to his parents. James Atkinson passed away on July 10, 2020, after ordering a takeaway pizza via the Deliveroo app from Dadyal restaurant in Newcastle.
The graduate from Leeds, who had a known peanut allergy, may have suffered anaphylaxis after eating just one slice of pizza with his housemates, says the family. James' parents, Jill Atkinson, 58, and Stuart, 59, have pushed for an inquest into their son's death.
They say he was always "so careful" with his allergy. They are hoping it will help them to finally get answers about the circumstances surrounding their son's death.
