Cauliflower care home killing

 In 2020, a retired school caretaker died after choking on cauliflower at a care home in north London. The coroner ruled that the death was caused by neglect. 

  • The victim, Cristofaro Priolo, was 80 years old and had Alzheimer's.
  • His care plan stated that he should only be fed soft foods.
  • Paramedics found five pieces of cauliflower in his mouth, ranging in size from 2–5 cm.

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