Child nearly died from allergy in Krasnoyarsk: accident in café causes severe reaction
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Cafe PokeWoke on the right bank of Krasnoyarsk was in hot water when patrons complained about a mislabeled dessert. Unfortunately, a child allergic to nuts ended up hospitalized due to this oversight.
The incident involved a group from a model school who visited the cafe on Parusnaya Street. One parent reached out to the authorities, claiming that his kid, with a nut allergy, alongside a teacher, had inquired about the chocolate brownie's ingredients with the waitstaff. Surprisingly, the allergen was not listed on the menu, and the waiter replied that the dessert consisted of a chocolate biscuit and ice cream.
In the following hours, after the child ate half of the dessert, he showed signs of a severe allergic reaction: swelling, hives, and difficulty breathing. The parents administered first aid and called an ambulance. The child was hospitalized, and doctors diagnosed him with an aggravated case of allergic angioedema.
Despite the parents' complaints, the cafe denied responsibility. In response to an inquiry from the Rosselkhoznadzor, the cafe's owner, L.S. Frolkova, stated that the information about the dish's ingredients is only provided on the cafe's website.
Consumer rights experts explained that per the law, establishments must inform customers of the main ingredients in their dishes, either via the menu, price list, or any other methods commonly used for service provision. As a result, the cafe owner received a warning.
Moreover, in this situation, the consumer can demand compensation for psychological harm. Initially, a written complaint should be submitted to the catering organization, and if the demands are not met within 10 days, the consumer can proceed to court with the support of Rosselkhoznadzor.
[Photograph: Rosselkhoznadzor]
Insights:
While the PokeWoke cafe case wasn't found explicitly, the article suggests that restaurants must disclose dish ingredients for consumer safety. However, every jurisdiction varies in the exact labeling requirements and consequences for non-compliance. For instance, global standards normally mandate listing the top 9 allergens in pre-packaged foods, but Russia might also have requirements for clear allergen labeling on packaged goods. Misleading terms like "no preservatives" could face scrutiny and result in penalties for food establishments. If consumers suffer harm due to undisclosed allergens in dishes, they may request refunds, recalls, or compensation. To learn more about Russia's specific labeling regulations or this case, consult the guidelines provided by the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection (Rospotrebnadzor).
- The news of the incident at Cafe PokeWoke highlights the importance of clear food labeling for consumer safety.
- The mislabeled chocolate brownie dessert at a Krasnoyarsk cafe led to a severe allergic reaction in a child with nut allergies.
- The Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia's consumer rights protection service, has emphasized that restaurants must disclose the main ingredients of their dishes.
- The incident at Cafe PokeWoke serves as a reminder that establishments can face consequences for failing to comply with ingredient labeling laws.
- In health-and-wellness and mental-health sections of various news outlets, there have been discussions about the importance of allergen labeling for the protection of consumers with food allergies.
- More awareness about nutritional facts and healthy-cooking methods in food-and-drink and lifestyle sections of online platforms could help prevent similar incidents in the future.
- Consumers who suffer harm due to undisclosed allergens in meals may request refunds, recalls, or compensation, and can seek support from the Rosselkhoznadzor if necessary.
