Inquest to probe death of 12-year-old Mia Shay St Hilaire after milkshake
An inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding the death of a young girl following a visit to a Bermondsey café.
Incident → evidence → outcomeAn inquest will examine the death of Mia Shay St Hilaire, a 12-year-old girl who died in August 2023 after drinking a milkshake. The drink was consumed at Pop Inn Café in Bermondsey. Mia Shay was taken to hospital where she suffered cardiac arrests, and life support was later withdrawn.
Investigation into milkshake contents
Southwark Council's food and safety team led an investigation following Mia Shay's death. Their findings determined that hazelnuts and almonds were present in the milkshake prepared for her. The council presented CCTV evidence that appeared to show the café operator, Baris Yucel, failing to clean the blender before making the drink.
Operator's previous conviction
Baris Yucel, the operator of Pop Inn Café, previously pleaded guilty to six food safety charges. These charges included failing to make allergen advice available to customers, failing to manage allergen contamination, and serving food containing an ingredient that should not have been present. He was fined £18,000 and given a community order.
Inquest details
The inquest into Mia Shay St Hilaire's death is scheduled to be held at Inner South London Coroner’s Court on Monday, October 5. The inquest will further investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
Questions this report answers
01What is an inquest into Mia Shay St Hilaire's death?
An inquest is a formal investigation to establish the facts surrounding a death. The inquest into Mia Shay St Hilaire's death will examine the circumstances of her passing after she consumed a milkshake at a Bermondsey café.
02What did Southwark Council find in the milkshake?
Southwark Council's food and safety investigation found hazelnuts and almonds in the milkshake that Mia Shay St Hilaire consumed. CCTV evidence also showed the café operator not cleaning the blender before preparing the drink.
03What happened to the café operator, Baris Yucel?
Baris Yucel pleaded guilty to six food safety charges related to allergen management and contamination. He was previously fined £18,000 and given a community order for these offences.
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