by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Apr 22, 2026 | Menu & Food Data Management, Restaurant Food Regulations
Key Takeaways: Federal menu labeling law applies to chain restaurants and similar food businesses with 20 or more US locations operating under the same name with substantially the same menu items Covered businesses must display calories on menus and menu boards, and... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Apr 22, 2026 | Allergen Management, Cross-Contamination & Food Safety
If you run a restaurant, allergen risk is not always caused by one dramatic mistake. More often, it comes from small, ordinary breakdowns. A knife is reused during a rush. Gloves are changed, but the apron is not. A fryer that “should be fine” is shared between items.... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Apr 22, 2026 | ADDE Act Resources, Restaurant Food Regulations
Starting July 1, 2026, certain foodservice chains must provide written disclosure of major food allergens in menu items. The rule comes from SB 68, which added the relevant requirements to California law. It is aimed at foodservice groups already tied to the federal... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Apr 22, 2026 | Allergen Management, Restaurant Food Regulations
Restaurant allergen compliance sounds straightforward – until you try to make it work in a live operation. On the surface, it can seem like a menu problem. A guest asks whether a dish contains sesame, milk, or peanuts, and the restaurant provides an answer....
