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A woman is suing Providence after she claims she bit into a bacon burrito that was labeled "vegetable." She bought the burrito from the Greens cafe at Providence Portland Medical Center, according to her suit.

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A woman with a pork allergy -- so severe she says she could have died after biting into a breakfast burrito made with bacon -- filed a $49,999 lawsuit Wednesday.

Elissa Westbrook claims the burrito she bought from the Greens cafe at Providence Portland Medical Center was wrongly labeled "vegetable," according to her lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court.

"The burrito was negligently labeled," the suit states. "Ms. Westbrook has a serious allergy to any pork product, and can die from any contact with pork. Ms. Westbrook took one bite and as soon as she realized there was bacon in the 'vegetable' burrito, she spit out the burrito, and took remedial measures immediately in the form of Benadryl and two forms of Epinephrine."

Westbrook suffered from anaphylaxis -- which is a severe allergic reaction that restricts breathing and can be fatal -- from the June 5, 2015, incident, the suit states. Westbrook still suffers from tremors in her arms, hands and legs that "may be permanent in nature," according to the suit.

The suit states that the cafe is owned and operated by Providence. A spokesman for the Northeast Portland hospital declined comment, because of the pending litigation.

The suit seeks $49,999 for Westbrook's pain and suffering; her diminished ability to enjoy life and recreational activities; and interference with her ability to work as a medical assistant at her office, which is near the cafe.

The suit also seeks an undetermined amount of medical expenses.

Portland attorney James Shadduck is representing Westbrook.

Read the lawsuit here.

-- Aimee Green

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