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Allergens

Public Act No. 23-115 was signed into law on June 27th, 2023. This bills is aimed to improve Food Allergy Awareness in Food Establishments across the state. It does this by requiring the following measures to be done.

By December 1, 2023, the Department of Public Health shall develop or approve an informational poster regarding food allergies for display in food establishments. The poster must contain the following information:

(1) the most common allergy-causing foods,

(2) the actions a server should take when a customer notifies the server that the customer has a food allergy,

(3) the ways in which kitchen staff and servers can prevent cross contact of foods, and

(4) the need to contact the 911 emergency telecommunications number if a customer has an allergic reaction while on the premises of such food establishment.

By March 1, 2024, all Class 2, 3, and 4 Food Establishments shall display the poster developed or approved by DPH in a clear and conspicuous manner in its kitchen or designated staff area. The certified food protection manager of these establishments shall ensure that each employee has viewed the poster and require each employee to confirm, in writing, that the employee has familiarized himself or herself with the information displayed in the poster. Failure to display the poster shall be grounds for an inspection violation under section 19a-36l of the general statutes.

By January 1, 2025, all Class 2, 3, and 4 Food Establishments shall post in a clear and conspicuous manner on its menus and menu boards a request for customers to notify their server, prior to placing an order, of any food allergies.

Example language: "Please notify your server if you or someone in your party has a food allergy prior to placing an order"