A 21-year-old airline employee found herself in a life-threatening situation after purchasing coffee from a vending machine at the Son Sant Joan airport in Palma, Majorca. Upon taking a sip, she realized the drink had an odd taste and noticed a swarm of insects floating in the cup. The discovery triggered an anaphylactic shock, causing her face to swell up and her throat to tighten, making it difficult to breathe. Additionally, she experienced various skin swellings. Emergency medical services at the airport administered adrenaline and other medications before rushing her to a clinic in Palma. The woman spent 36 hours in the intensive care unit before being discharged.
The insect-infested coffee incident has prompted the woman’s family to file a complaint against the airport with the National Police. They allege that the presence of insects in the coffee constitutes a possible crime against public health and reckless injuries. The vending machine had not been properly maintained by airport staff and has since been closed down.
This incident highlights the importance of vending machine maintenance and the need for airports to ensure food and beverage items are safe for consumption. It also underscores the potential health risks associated with consuming contaminated food and drinks.
