What Happened To Marilyn Ofobi Korankyewaa?

American girl choked on a carrot.

Food allergies are dangerous. If you're allergic to a certain food, it could be a death sentence.

Elementary school student choked on a carrot and died a few days later.

This happened in Massachusetts and it's gotten the attention of me and LeReyna.

This beautiful little girl died choking on a vegetable and her school didn't perform the necessary means to save her life.

Marilyn Ofobi Korankyewaa collapsed in a restroom after eating the carrot. The 10 year old girl was rushed to a local hospital in Worcester. She would die from her injuries.

The girl attended Belmont Community School in the city. She died on September 17.

Her family is trying to raise money for a proper burial. Her uncle set up a GoFundMe page to help secure enough funds for a proper burial and organ donation.

"Fortunately, she went in there with a friend, so the friend had to rush back to them when Marilyn was complaining she was choking on something," said the girl's uncle, Ken Asafo-Adjei.

School staff found the little girl unconscious before they immediately called 9-1-1.

The girl's family told the local junk food media, that the city is showing support and compassion.

"Going to the bathroom, nobody was there. We don't know what happened. I'm not saying this to blame, but if the school has a system in place, that will be good, a procedure," said John Amoah, the local pastor and family friend who spoke on-behalf of them.

Family members said the entire community has been supportive, including Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty. They said many of Marilyn's teachers came to visit her in the hospital.

This appears to be a heartbreaking accident, but Marilyn's family hopes the autopsy results will give them closure.

A food allergy is an abnormal immune response to food.

The symptoms of the allergic reaction may range from mild to severe. They may include itchiness, swelling of the tongue, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, trouble breathing, or low blood pressure. This typically occurs within minutes to several hours of exposure. When the symptoms are severe, it is known as anaphylaxis. A food intolerance and food poisoning are separate conditions, not due to an immune response.

Common foods involved include cow's milk, peanuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, soy, wheat, rice, and fruit. The common allergies vary depending on the country.

Marilyn Korankyewaa passed away from choking on a carrot.

Risk factors include a family history of allergies, vitamin D deficiency, obesity, and high levels of cleanliness. Allergies occur when immunoglobulin E (IgE), part of the body's immune system, binds to food molecules. A protein in the food is usually the problem. This triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine. Diagnosis is usually based on a medical history, elimination diet, skin prick test, blood tests for food-specific IgE antibodies, or oral food challenge.

Early exposure to potential allergens may be protective. Management primarily involves avoiding the food in question and having a plan if exposure occurs. This plan may include giving adrenaline (epinephrine) and wearing medical alert jewelry. The benefits of allergen immunotherapy for food allergies is unclear, thus is not recommended as of 2015. Some types of food allergies among children resolve with age, including that to milk, eggs, and soy; while others such as to nuts and shellfish typically do not.