Father of teen who died after allergic reaction in London restaurant slams government for failing to change law

"Owen Carey died after eating dairy at a Byron burger restaurant, where he had informed staff about his allergies but was unaware of the buttermilk in his meal. He collapsed shortly after eating and was pronounced dead later that day."

"Owen's family has proposed Owen's Law, which would require businesses to label the 14 regulated allergens on their menus. They have campaigned for nine years for this change, which has been ignored by successive governments."

"Paul Carey stated, 'If it had been the case that the allergens were written down on the menu, Owen would still be with us today.' He emphasized the need for legislative change to protect others with allergies."

Owen Carey died on his 18th birthday after consuming grilled chicken marinated in buttermilk, despite informing restaurant staff of his allergies. His family has campaigned for nine years for Owen's Law, which would require restaurants to label allergens on menus. They believe that proper labeling could prevent future tragedies. Owen's father, Paul Carey, expressed the urgency of the law, emphasizing the dangers faced by individuals with allergies when dining out. A meeting with government officials is scheduled to push for legislative change by April 2027, marking ten years since Owen's death.

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