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This bill amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act to expand allergen awareness training requirements for food service sanitation managers. Specifically, the bill adds sesame to the list of major food allergens and introduces a new training requirement focused on understanding gluten, including its sources, symptoms of gluten intolerance and celiac disease, importance of gluten-free food preparation, and proper cleaning methods to prevent gluten contamination. The bill mandates that certified food service sanitation managers in restaurants must receive this training within 30 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The training must cover various topics related to food allergies, including identifying allergens, preventing cross-contact, handling special dietary requests, and managing allergic reactions. The bill also specifies that the training must be accredited by recognized standards organizations and that training documentation is confidential. Importantly, the bill establishes that regulating allergen awareness training is an exclusive state function, preventing local governments from creating additional regulations. The provisions of this bill will apply beginning January 1, 2018, with initial enforcement focused on education and encouraging compliance.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1288&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104