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UK woman fights for her life after consuming insect filled coffee at airport

She felt something was wrong immediately after the first sip
Son Sant Joan airport in Majorca, Spain where the incident happened.
Son Sant Joan airport in Majorca, Spain where the incident happened.

A 21-year-old woman is fighting for her life after consuming a coffee from a vending machine filled with insects at Son Sant Joan airport in Majorca on Monday.

The woman purchased the beverage for herself but immediately detected an unusual taste after taking a sip.

The Spanish news site Ultima Hora reported that the employee inspected the cup closely, discovering a swarm of insects crawling inside it.

 The coffee cup of insects. Photo via dailymail.
The coffee cup of insects. Photo via dailymail.

After taking a sip, she experienced an anaphylactic shock, resulting in severe facial swelling and constriction of her throat, leaving her struggling to breathe.

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Airport health services administered adrenaline and other medications before transferring her to a clinic in Palma.

She was transported to the hospital and underwent intensive care treatment for approximately 36 hours before being discharged earlier today.

The incident also caused the woman to develop various skin swellings.

The woman’s family has complained to the National Police, citing potential crimes against public health and charges of reckless injury.

According to Ultima Hora, the family alleges that the presence of insects in the coffee cup is indicative of poor maintenance by airport staff, leading to the closure of the vending machine.

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