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New York Becomes First US State to Require Allergen Labels on Grab-and-Go Foods — November 12, 2026 Deadline

The Harckham-Lunsford Act (Section 1357) takes effect November 12, 2026, making New York the first US state to require written allergen labeling on food prepared and packaged on the same premises — covering deli counters, in-store bakeries, café grab-and-go sections, and food trucks.