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Starting in 2026, large California restaurants must list major food allergens on menusThe law covers chains with 20+ locations and includes the eight most common allergensRestaurant groups warn of potential costs and lawsuits, while advocates call it a major win for food safety

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Starting in 2026, restaurant chains in California will be required to list major food allergens on their menus in a first-of-its-kind law.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill Monday, making California the first state to require allergen labeling for restaurants with 20 or more locations.

Under the new law, menus must identify items containing milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy or sesame — the most common allergens — when restaurant

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