Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments

SB 176, the Food Allergen Awareness Act, requires West Virginia restaurants and food service establishments to display posters in employee areas about food allergens. The posters must state that allergic reactions can be life-threatening, list major allergens (milk, wheat, eggs, soy, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, fish), explain ingredient checks, communication with customers, and cross-contact prevention. The West Virginia Department of Health will create and update these posters, making them available online, with compliance required starting January 1, 2026. The bill does not create new legal liability for businesses or alter existing duties.