Parents 'can't bear to unpack holiday bag' of daughter who died from eating baguette

The family of a British schoolgirl with severe food allergies who died after eating a Pret a Manger baguette said their pain is “indescribable”.

Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died after falling ill on a British Airways flight to Nice two years ago.


An inquest into her death is due to take place at West London Coroner’s Court in Fulham tomorrow.

Her father and mother Tanya described her as a popular girl with a “great sense of humour” who was known for her “contagious laughter”.

<figcaption class='imgFCap'>Natasha Ednan-Laperouse (Family Handout/PA)</figcaption>
Natasha Ednan-Laperouse (Family Handout/PA)



“It’s a daily battle and the pain is indescribable.


Natasha, from Fulham, west London, died on July 17, 2016, after collapsing on the flight from London Heathrow.



Representatives from Pret a Manger and BA are expected to give evidence at the inquest, the family’s lawyer has said.


“We were travelling to Nice for a four-day break with her best friend as a special treat,” her parents said.


“Her closest friends still miss her every day and have found life very difficult to adjust to without her.”


“We take food allergies and how allergen information is provided to our customers extremely seriously.”

Pret’s food is prepared daily in shop kitchens and is not individually labelled with allergen or ingredient information.

There are signs in the chain directing customers with allergies to speak to a manager.

- Press Association

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