Legislation sponsored by NJ state assemblywoman Nancy J Pinkin and signed into law by Governor Chris Christie directs the Commissioner of Health to develop an informational sign promoting food allergen awareness for restaurants throughout the state.
The signs will be developed using information published by the US Food and Drug Administration in consultation with the NJ Restaurant Association and feature information regarding the most common allergens, the health-related consequences of food allergy, and best practices for food preparation and storage to prevent cross-contact.
The incidence of food allergy is skyrocketing with over 15 million Americans, 5.9 million of which are children, coping with the disease.
