This information will be especially helpful to families with children who must learn to avoid certain food substances.

After the first of the year, there will be a transition period during which consumers will still see packaged food on store shelves without the revised allergen labeling. However, these will gradually disappear, as the Department of Consumer Protection food inspectors actively monitor manufacturer compliance.

We're confused because information on a food label is in a different language.

The nutrition information will be presented in a way that will make it fun and meaningful for children, as well as their parents. We will do a few food experiments, such as having the kids guess the fat content in several milk samples and having them eat a graham cracker so slowly that they can actually observe and even write down words to describe its taste and texture.

They stick out like sore thumbs. They come in with their Redskins sweaters on. We have definitely been feeling the effects [of the team's success].

I think [the bird flu] would cause a panic; people would be really freaked out. But I think people are making too much out of it. If it's going to happen it's going to happen.