27-year-old mechanic Joseph Higginson died from allergic reaction to a single bite of almond-containing butter chicken curry.

27-year-old mechanic Joseph Higginson died after eating a single mouthful of butter chicken curry containing almonds, to which he was allergic. Although the takeaway clearly marked the dish and provided the right allergy information, Higginson's family warn that allergies can worsen over time. The inquest recorded a verdict of misadventure and found no fault or cause for concern with the takeaway.