A London school tragedy shocked families when 13-year-old Karanbir Cheema died after a classmate threw cheese at him. What seemed like harmless play quickly turned fatal. He suffered a severe allergic reaction and died days later in the hospital.
His mother, Rina, shared the heartbreaking final moments. “We didn’t want to switch it off… but his little body couldn’t take it,” she said. Despite carrying an EpiPen, it was expired, raising painful questions about whether his life could have been saved.
Doctors called the case “extraordinarily unusual” because Karanbir did not even eat the cheese. Mere skin contact triggered the deadly reaction. Experts believe this type of fatal allergy from touch alone is almost unprecedented.
The coroner later described the act as “childish and thoughtless” but not intended to cause harm. The case highlighted missed opportunities for better allergy awareness and safety in schools. Karanbir’s story is a sobering reminder of how fragile life can be. How should schools better protect children with severe allergies?
