A New Jersey man has become the first confirmed fatality linked to a rare meat allergy caused by tick bites, specifically the Lone Star tick. Researchers have tied this case to Alpha-Gal Syndrome, which results in severe allergic reactions to red meat after being bitten by certain ticks. The 47-year-old man reportedly experienced a sudden health crisis after consuming hamburger, leading to his death just hours later. This alarming development highlights the growing concern around tick-borne diseases and the complications arising from the spread of Alpha-Gal Syndrome across the Northeast and Southern U.S.