Mia Shay St Hilaire, a child with a tree nut allergy, died after drinking a contaminated milkshake at Pop Inn Cafe. The cafe's operator, Baris Yucel, was found to have failed to clean a blender properly, resulting in a drink containing allergens like hazelnuts and almonds. Following Mia's death in August 2023, Yucel pleaded guilty to six food safety charges and was fined £18,000 and given a 100-hour community order. Mia's parents hope the case will raise awareness about food safety responsibilities in businesses.
Mia Shay St Hilaire's tragic death highlighted severe lapses in food safety when a contaminated milkshake led to a fatal allergic reaction, resulting in legal consequences for the cafe.
Adrian and Chanel expressed their heartbreak, stating that the knowledge that Mia's death could have been easily prevented by proper food safety practices makes their grief more profound.
The cafe operator, Baris Yucel, faced accountability for negligence after failing to clean kitchen equipment properly, exposing a child with allergies to harmful allergens.
Mia's legal representative emphasized the necessity for strict adherence to food safety laws, asserting that children with allergies deserve protection from preventable tragedies.
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