by Stacie Brett | 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. But... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Jan 28, 2026 | ADDE Act Resources, Allergen Management, Menu & Food Data Management
Third-party apps deliver your food — but you’re responsible for the allergen information Whether you are coordinating high-volume US delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub, the responsibility for providing accurate allergen information... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Jan 28, 2026 | ADDE Act Resources, Allergen Management
How Confident Are You in Your Allergen Management? Check Your Risk in 1 Minute California will require allergens on menus by July – meaning every dish you serve must clearly list the 9 major allergens, from peanuts and wheat to milk and... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Dec 2, 2025 | ADDE Act Resources, Allergen Management, Cross-Contamination & Food Safety
Serve a Safe, Stress-Free Christmas for Foodservice – Keep Guests Happy and Sales High Did you know that around 83% of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Christmas this year?That makes Christmas a high‑demand period for festive meals — a prime... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Nov 24, 2025 | ADDE Act Resources, Allergen Management, Cross-Contamination & Food Safety
Serve a Safe, Stress-Free Thanksgiving for Foodservice: Keep Guests Happy and Sales High Did you know that 91% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?For foodservice operators, this presents a prime opportunity to cater to families looking for... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Nov 13, 2025 | ADDE Act Resources, Allergen Management
Learn how to Keep Your Restaurant Chain Safe, Compliant, and Audit-Ready For restaurant chains, franchises, and multi-location operators in California, allergen management is a year-round compliance and safety priority. Launching new menu items,... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Nov 5, 2025 | ADDE Act Resources, Allergen Management
How Can Allergen Management Build Loyalty? If you run a restaurant chain or manage multiple locations, you’ve probably felt the pain when allergen data gets out of sync — different menus, outdated ingredient info, or inconsistent staff... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Nov 5, 2025 | ADDE Act Resources, Allergen Management, Restaurant Food Regulations
Sesame Joins the Top 9 Allergens — What U.S. Operators Need to Know The California Allergen Disclosure Law (SB-68, ADDE Act) now includes sesame as the ninth major allergen. Research indicates that sesame allergies affect approximately 0.23–0.49%... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 31, 2025 | ADDE Act Resources
Boost Your Contract-Catering Success with Verified Allergen Data California public-sector contracts — from school meal programs to healthcare facilities — prioritize food safety, nutritional transparency, and data verification. Under... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 30, 2025 | ADDE Act Resources, Restaurant Food Regulations
Do You Have the Evidence to Pass an ADDE Audit? Compliance with the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act will be verified during regular health inspections conducted by local health agencies under the California Retail Food Code....
