California bill would require restaurants to disclose food allergens on menus

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Braxton Kimura dreads eating at restaurants. The California teenager is severely allergic to peanuts, shellfish and most tree nuts. Consuming even a tiny amount could send him to the emergency room.

What You Need To Know

California could become the first U.S. state to require restaurants to disclose common food allergens in each menu item under legislation being considered by state lawmakers

Backers say the measure would protect the growing number of Americans who are severely allergic to foods such as peanuts, eggs and milk

But the restaurant industry says the law would add new burdens and costs on restaurants that are already struggling with tariffs, rising food prices, labor shortages and skittish consumers

In September, the Legislature is expected to vote on Sen