Bill > SJR54

This resolution aims to officially designate May 2025 and May 2026 as Food Allergy Awareness Months, highlighting the significant impact of food allergies in the United States. The resolution provides context by noting that over 33 million Americans have food allergies, with nearly six million being children under 18, and that the prevalence of food allergies is increasing. It identifies nine primary foods responsible for most allergic reactions (shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat, and sesame), and emphasizes the potential severity of these allergies, including anaphylaxis, a rapid and potentially fatal allergic reaction. The resolution underscores the significant health and economic challenges associated with food allergies, pointing out that every 10 seconds, a food allergy sends an individual to the emergency room, and that emergency medical treatments for severe allergic reactions have increased by 377 percent in a decade. Additionally, it notes that childhood food allergies cost U.S. families $34 billion annually and mentions the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) organization's role in supporting individuals with food allergies.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr54