Food outlets must inform public about 14 allergens ranging from nuts and milk to mustard and lupin seeds, often used in flour
Rules aimed at ending the “Russian roulette” food-allergy sufferers face when eating in restaurants, take-aways, schools and hospitals come into force in Britain on Saturday in a move safety watchdogs hope will cut an annual toll of 10 deaths a year and more than 5,000 hospital stays.
Food outlets will have to provide details about 14 allergens, including nuts, milk, mustard and lupin seeds, which are often used in flour. Information has to be listed on menus, chalkboards or information packs, or customers must be able to get written or spoken details from staff.
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