Restaurant manager states it's customer responsibility to warn about allergies after deadly takeout incident.

During an inquest, the owner of a restaurant where a man tragically died from an allergic reaction to a pizza, stated that it is ultimately the customers' responsibility to inform the staff of any allergies they may have. The incident occurred when 23-year-old James Atkinson and his two flatmates ordered food from the Dadyal restaurant in Newcastle through the Deliveroo app. They had ordered three chicken tikka masala pizzas, along with some chips and other Indian dishes.

Unfortunately, after consuming less than a slice of his pizza, Mr. Atkinson, a computer programmer from Leeds, became seriously ill and passed away at the hospital about an hour later. The cause of death was confirmed to be anaphylaxis due to peanuts in the curry. It was revealed during the inquest that although the restaurant's menu mentioned ingredients such as coconut, almond, and cashew in their chicken tikka masala, it failed to mention the presence of peanut powder.

The owner of the restaurant, 58-year-old Gulfam Ulhaq, who was managing the establishment for his brother, expressed that it is crucial for customers to inform the staff of any allergies they may have. Through an interpreter, he stated that neglecting to inform the staff could result in the loss of life, and it is ultimately the responsibility of the person with the allergy to mention it.

The inquest also heard that Mr. Atkinson had used Google to check if chicken tikka masala contained peanuts, but he had not communicated his allergy to the restaurant. When Mr. Ulhaq finished giving his testimony, he took a moment to offer his condolences to the family of Mr. Atkinson for their loss. The Dadyal restaurant has been closed for almost two years, as confirmed by the coroner during the inquest.

In conclusion, the owners of the restaurant, Ehsan and Gulfam Ulhaq, reiterated that it is the customer's responsibility to inform them of any allergies they may have. As the inquest continues, it is evident that this tragic incident could have been avoided if proper communication had taken place between the customer and the restaurant staff. Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of Mr. Atkinson during this difficult time.

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