A Scots mum was left feeling 'physically sick' after her child was served a McDonald's burger with a bite taken out of it.
09.02.2023 - 11:09 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A Scottish Subway customer says she was rushed to hospital after biting into a sandwich she claims gave her an allergic reaction.
Kiera Gleed alleges that seven minutes after starting her meal after having the sandwich delivered from an outlet of the fast food chain, she started to notice a tingling in her throat. Within minutes, she said her whole body began to swell up and she developed a bright red rash.
The 24-year-old, who is severely intolerant to dairy, wheat and nuts, claims the reaction was 'one of the worst' reactions she has ever suffered, reports Edinburgh Live.
Subway confirmed they are investigating the incident. Keira claims she checked the company's allergen guide, left a note on the delivery app Just Eat, and tried phoning the Edinburgh restaurant multiple times to ensure her order was kept away from all the ingredients she might react to.
After being rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and suffering an anaphylactic reaction, Kiera is now looking for answers as to why this happened. She is also hoping to spread the word to make others aware of the importance of food safety.
Kiera, from Bonnyrigg, said: "I'm severely allergic to all forms of dairy and lactose, as well as wheat, shellfish, nuts and oats among others. I'm used to properly examining the packaging of the food me and my family buy and rarely actually have food delivered.
"I ordered a Subway from the Biggar Road store near me just as a quick bite to eat before work but it turned into so much more.
"I always write in the notes what I'm allergic to as I know they will see it. As well as leaving the note, I looked at the allergen guide online to check what I had ordered did not contain anything that I am intolerant to, and I also tried calling
A Scots mum was left feeling 'physically sick' after her child was served a McDonald's burger with a bite taken out of it.
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