It is well understood that certain allergies must be treated with extreme caution, as they can become life-threatening within minutes. For many people, tree nuts are among the most dangerous allergens. Tragically, a South Carolina woman reportedly faced this danger firsthand after learning that a restaurant where she was dining had served her a dish containing tree nuts.
Even more troubling, she had reportedly informed the restaurant about her allergy three times before the food was served. Although she survived the incident, the ordeal was terrifying, causing severe symptoms and requiring a hospital visit.
This video, subtitled “That was so scary fr,” was posted on TikTok by @lulu.broski, an account run by a woman named Lulu who typically shares content about her daily life. In the video, Lulu describes a visit to a restaurant in Greenville, South Carolina, where she ordered hummus and later learned that it contained walnuts. She says she informed the staff about her allergy twice but was not told about the walnuts until she asked a third time.
It appears that Lulu was alone at the time of the incident, as she decided to drive herself to the hospital rather than use her EpiPen. After taking medication to treat the allergic reaction, her condition failed to improve. Her throat reportedly began to swell, making it increasingly difficult for her to breathe.
Fortunately, doctors were able to intubate her and administer two EpiPens—one in each leg—to help stabilize her condition. She later recalled that the physician treating her admitted he had never seen such a severe reaction in his entire career. However, the ordeal was far from over. Shortly afterward, she developed hives that rapidly spread across her body. Only after additional treatment did her symptoms finally begin to subside.
South Carolina Woman Hospitalized After Restaurant Allegedly Fails to Address Tree Nut Allergy Safely
The comments quickly filled with people expressing shock over what had happened to Lulu. One person wrote, “Send the restaurant the bill. You shouldn’t have to clarify three times just to make sure they take an allergy seriously.” Food allergies are extremely serious, and without proper precautions, they can quickly escalate into a life-threatening medical emergency.
