Food Safety - Owen's story
Owen Carey tragically died following an anaphylactic reaction after eating a chicken burger which had been marinated in buttermilk.
Leigh Day represented the family of Owen Carey after their 18-year-old son tragically died following an anaphylactic reaction caused by the consumption of a Chicken Burger at Byron Burger which had been marinated in buttermilk.
Following the Inquest the Coroner, Briony Ballard issued a Regulation 28: Report to Prevent Future Deaths.
The Carey family is campaigning for adequate and effective allergen training for all members of staff in restaurants and takeaways. The family believes that allergen signs and warnings on restaurant and takeaway menus should encourage discussions between a customer and the serving staff and, are calling for a national register recording all food-related anaphylaxis.