Death Threats and Dismissed Allergies: A Brighton Woman's Plea for Understanding

Brighton woman Chloe Dickson, 26, has shared her experiences living with a severe peanut allergy, including receiving death threats and being called "selfish" for having the condition. She detailed incidents where her allergy was dismissed, such as when classmates threw Snickers at her to test her reaction. "Kids didn't believe I'd react without eating something," she stated. Her story is tragically echoed by the death of Owen Carey, who died after eating a burger containing buttermilk. His father, Paul Carey, is now advocating for mandatory allergy guidelines in restaurants. "If people with allergies want to feel safe, then going to a place which is guaranteeing that can only be a good thing," he said. Chloe's story, combined with Owen's tragic death, highlights the urgent need for greater allergy awareness and safer environments for those living with life-threatening allergies.