Prepare to say goodbye to the peanut butter sandwich in Maryland
March 25, 2011 Uncategorized Comments OffBased upon state law, Maryland schools are going the extra mile to protect students with peanut allergies. State law insists schools have “nut-free” tables where students who are allergic can enjoy their lunch. The schools are looking into adopting additional measures like no snacks in the classroom, having students wash their hands more frequently and removing peanut butter sandwiches from their menus.
These requirements often come with controversy. On one hand you want to cater to those with peanut allergies, but you want other students to be happy as well. Peanut allergies can range from mild, tolerable irritation or hives, to more severe and life threatening, like difficulty breathing and a drop in blood pressure. I wonder if a Maryland personal injury lawyer would have a case if a student with a peanut allergy, due to a school failing to adhere to a peanut policy, became ill while in their care.