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The care home resident said he ‘vomited’ after biting into the ham quiche (Image: Nq)
A Muslim care home resident has spoken out after he bit into a quiche containing ham, which he was served for lunch.
The man said he was served the meal at Linden House in Delph Lane, Blackburn, earlier this week, despite pork being forbidden in Islam.
He said the ordeal made him physically sick, and he is yet to receive an apology from the care home for the mistake.
The resident, who suffers from a debilitating illness and struggles to walk, did not wish to be named.
He said: “I felt quite disgusted to be honest.
“I have never had pork in my life, and I took some bites and knew immediately something was not right.
“I started vomiting as I was so disgusted. This is against my beliefs and my religion.
“I was supposed to be having a cheese and onion quiche.
“When the food arrived, I even asked if it was halal.
“When I looked inside, there were bits of ham inside it. It was shocking.”
The man said it is well known that he only eats halal or vegetarian food, adding to his anger at this error being made.
He added: “I have been here for four months, and they know I have halal or the vegetarian options.
“Normally, when the food is served, the beans are put on the side of the main dish.
"But, in this case they were poured on top of the quiche, so I really had no choice but to eat it.
“By chance, I was texting my friends who were also having lunch, so I took a picture of it by chance before I started eating it.”
The resident said a care worker came and took the food after he raised the issue of being served the wrong meal.
He said: “I have not had the manager come to see me and apologise yet. It is the least you can do.”
