AZ SR1002

Proclaims the week of May 12, 2013 as Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness Week in Arizona.

Recognizes that 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 9 million adults and 6 million children, with increasing prevalence among children.

Notes that eight foods cause 90% of food allergy reactions in the United States: shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, and wheat.

Identifies food allergy reactions as causing an estimated 300,000 emergency room visits annually and anaphylaxis as a serious, potentially fatal allergic reaction.

Encourages schools, restaurants, businesses, and Arizona citizens to become educated about food allergies and work together to prevent serious health outcomes.