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House approves food-allergy awareness requirements for restaurants
Summary
The Pennsylvania House passed House Bill 77 requiring retail food facilities to display employee food-allergy awareness information and to notify customers of common allergens; supporters said the measure balances public-safety needs with business concerns.
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Feb. 5 passed House Bill 77, a bill that requires proprietors of retail food facilities to prominently display information for employees about food-allergy awareness and to provide written notice on menus or other materials asking customers to inform staff of food allergies. The vote on final passage was 150 in favor and 52 opposed.
Supporters said the bill is a narrowly targeted public-safety measure aimed at reducing life‑threatening allergic reactions in restaurants. "House Bill 77 may appear to be a relatively small change to the…
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