IL HR0267

Declares the week of May 9 through 15, 2021 as Food Allergy Awareness Week in Illinois.

Notes that 32 million Americans have food allergies, including nearly 6 million children under age 18.

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

Highlights that food allergies result in over 200,000 emergency room visits annually and emergency anaphylactic reactions rose 377 percent from 2007 to 2016.

Encourages Illinois residents to increase their understanding and awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis.