IL HR1044

Declares the week of May 13-19, 2018 as Food Allergy Awareness Week in Illinois to increase understanding and awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis.

Establishes that approximately 15 million Americans have food allergies, with nearly 6 million being children under 18 years old.

Identifies eight foods causing the majority of allergic reactions: shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, and wheat.

Notes that food allergies result in more than 200,000 Emergency Department visits annually, with a 377 percent rise in anaphylaxis-related medical procedures over the past decade.

Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) organization in recognition of their work with the 15 million Americans with food allergies.