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8-Year-Old Dies After Strawberry Allergy Incident at Kentucky School Fundraiser

Initial reports suggest an isolated allergic reaction, prompting a health advisory against consuming fundraiser strawberries.

  • An 8-year-old boy in Kentucky died following an allergic reaction to strawberries consumed at a school fundraiser.
  • Authorities have not confirmed if the boy had preexisting allergies to strawberries.
  • The Hopkins County Health Department issued a cautionary advisory against eating strawberries from the fundraiser.
  • Preliminary autopsy results indicate the incident appears to be an isolated allergic reaction.
  • Other individuals also reported symptoms after consuming the strawberries, leading to further investigations.
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