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IL HR0395

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/26/2017

Primary Sponsor

Laura Fine

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares May 14 through May 20, 2017 as Food Allergy Awareness Week in Illinois
  • Recognizes that food allergies affect nearly 15 million Americans, including one in 13 children
  • Identifies shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, and wheat as the eight foods causing the majority of food allergies
  • Notes that food allergies cause more than 200,000 emergency room visits annually and can produce symptoms including hives, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory distress, and throat swelling
  • Aims to raise awareness and understanding of food allergies and the importance of support from people around those with allergies

Legislative Description

FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

6/26/2017

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection5/22/2017
Rules5/15/2017

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