Young man dies after allergic reaction at Nelson health facility

Monday 7 September 2026 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 7 Sep, 10:50am

Riley Brown, 24, died after consuming peanuts in a curry paste during dinner at a mental health respite service in Nelson. Although his peanut allergy had been recorded during a previous admission, he suffered a fatal reaction less than 30 minutes after eating the meal.

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1. The Post via RNZMon 7 Sep, 7:31am

   'Senseless waste of a life': Peanuts got into allergic man's stir-fry at health clinic (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldMon 7 Sep, 7:57am

   Young man died after allergic reaction to meal at mental health facility (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZMon 7 Sep, 10:50am

   'Senseless waste of life': Young man died after allergic reaction (opens in new tab)