Urges the Department of Health and Senior Services to encourage restaurants and food services industries to promote education and awareness about food allergies

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 55

Unofficial

Whereas, nearly fifteen million Americans, including nearly six million children, suffer from food

allergies, many of which are life-threatening; and

Whereas, eight foods, including shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, and wheat cause

ninety percent of all food allergy reactions in the United States; and

Whereas, symptoms of a food allergy reaction can include hives, vomiting, respiratory distress,

swelling of the throat, anaphylaxis, and death; and

Whereas, outreach and education have been shown to improve responses to allergic reactions; and