Red Lobster has started to give some diners with allergies more information about what potential dangers could lurk in their food.
The chain, owned by Orlando-based Darden Restaurants, has begun testing a menu that lists major allergens such as dairy products, wheat, peanuts, eggs — and, of course, different types of seafood — in its dishes.
Darden did not answer specific questions about the menu, which is not in all Red Lobster restaurants. The company would not say whether other chains are testing it but said it plans to offer the menu at more restaurants.
"After recently disclosing nutritional information for every item on all of our menus, the allergen menu is a natural next step in our commitment to transparency and our belief that guests benefit from access to information about what's on our menu," spokesman Mark Jaronski said in an e-mail.
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