WI AJR51

Designates May 2025 and May 2026 as Food Allergy Awareness Months in Wisconsin to increase understanding of food allergies and anaphylaxis

More than 33 million Americans have food allergies, including nearly 6 million children under age 18, with prevalence increasing

Nine foods cause most allergic reactions: shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat, and sesame

Emergency medical treatment for severe food allergy reactions has increased 377 percent in one decade, with someone sent to the emergency room every 10 seconds

Childhood food allergies cost U.S. families $34 billion annually