Archive · 17 Nov 2025
First Fatal Case of Alpha-Gal Syndrome After Eating Red Meat
A man in the US died after eating a burger because he had a rare allergy to red meat that was triggered by a tick bite.
This is the first time this has happened and been documented.
The man's death was a mystery at first, but doctors found out what caused it.
There's no cure for this allergy, so people who have it should avoid meat.
47-year-old man in the US died from alpha-gal syndrome after eating a burger
Alpha-gal syndrome is a severe allergic reaction to red meat, triggered by a tick bite
The man's death was initially a mystery, with no signs of heart attack or other issues
Researchers at UVAHealth published the first documented case of fatal alpha-gal syndrome after consuming mammalian meat
There is no cure for alpha-gal syndrome, and those with the condition should avoid all meat products
- Who
- A 47-year-old man in the US
- What
- Died from alpha-gal syndrome after eating a burger
- When
- In 2024
- Where
- In New Jersey, US
- Why
- He had a tick-borne allergy to red meat
- Condition
- Alpha-gal syndrome
- Trigger
- Tick bite
- Cause of death
- Anaphylaxis after eating red meat
- First documented case
- Yes
- Cure
- None available