A bill making its way through the California legislature would require restaurants to warn customers of nine common food allergens.
Senate Bill 68 — proposed by Sen. Caroline Menjivar, who represents the San Fernando Valley — would require the disclosure on a menu or in a digital format like a QR code.
During a conversation on AirTalk , LAist 89.3's daily news program, local restaurateurs raised some concerns about what more regulations could mean for an already struggling industry.
Which allergens are included?
The bill requires these nine food allergens be disclosed. This includes ingredients that have protein related to these allergens, but not refined oils associated with the respective food.
Crustacean shellfish
Eggs
Fish
Milk
Peanuts
Sesame
Soybeans
Tree nuts
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