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Coroner rules death due to hair dye reaction was 'accidental'

A coroner has recorded a verdict of accidental death on a Keighley woman who died after suffering an extreme allergic reaction to hair dye.

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Death due to hair dye allergy was 'accidental'

A coroner has recorded a verdict of accidental death on a Keighley woman who died after suffering an extreme allergic reaction to hair dye.

A coroner has recorded a verdict of accidental death on a Keighley woman who died after suffering an extreme allergic reaction to hair dye.

Thirty-eight-year old estate agent Julie McCabe, a mother of two, fell into a coma and died a year later.

Coroner Geoff Fell, sitting in Skipton ,called on the cosmetics industry to do more to encourage the reporting of adverse reactions to hair dye.

L'Oreal, the manufacturer of the dye Julie used, said they would support increased efforts to raise awareness of allergies relating to hair dye:

Our thoughts are with Julie McCabe’s family. We welcome the coroner's recommendations and will work with the CTPA and rest of industry to look at ways to improve gathering of information.

We fully support his decision to send a report to BIS highlighting his, and the industry’s, concerns about black henna tattoos. We will support increased industry efforts to build awareness of the allergy risk black henna tattoos can cause.

Sadly, this tragic accident highlights how important it is to follow safety instructions. We strongly recommend consumers read and follow safety and usage instructions clearly printed on our packs and notices. As stated on our pack, it is extremely important to do an allergy alert test at least 48 hours before use, each time the hair is coloured. If you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair or any reaction after temporary tattooing with black henna you should not proceed.

If you would like advice on colouring your hair safely, visit becoloursafe.com or contact our consumer care team on 0800 0304 031.

– L'Oreal statement

Coroner: Julie McCabe was 'aware of long standing allergy' before fatal hair dye reaction

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An inquest has heard how a woman who died after suffering an apparent reaction to hair dye had a history of allergy to dyes.

Julie McCabe from Keighley made repeated visits to doctors for treatment. Credit: ITV

Julie McCabe from Keighley made repeated visits to doctors for treatment. From the hearing in Skipton, Chris Kiddey reports.

Inquest hears Julia McCabe had history of allergic reactions to hair dye

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