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CA ACR189
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
6/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Greg Wallis
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AI Summary
- Designates May as Food Allergy Awareness Month in California
- Encourages all Californians to educate themselves and their families about food allergy risks, preventative measures, and emergency responses
- Recognizes that approximately 33 million people in the United States have food allergies, with 5.6 million children under 18 affected (roughly two per classroom)
- Identifies the nine major food allergens responsible for 90 percent of allergic reactions: shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat, and sesame
- Notes that food allergies can trigger anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal condition, and that epinephrine intervention and strict allergen avoidance are the only current treatments
Legislative Description
Food allergy awareness.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 95, Statutes of 2024.
6/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules5/14/2024
Rules5/6/2024
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