In a move that would increase food allergy awareness in restaurants, there’s a bill under consideration in the Massachusetts state legislature that would require food allergy training for restaurant workers. Under the requirements of the pending legislation, Massachusetts restaurants with more than 50 seats would have to take the following steps in order to comply with the proposed regulations:
* Provide relevant staff with training about food allergies and how to avoid cross contamination
* Prominently display posters in their kitchens detailing the most common food allergens
* Include notices on their menus informing customers that it’s their obligation to alert servers of any allergies prior to ordering
Read more at Boston.com and at the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.