Zacky Muñoz

Zacky Muñoz (born 2012) is an American author and activist known for his food allergy awareness and advocacy. He is the FARE Ambassador and the author of The Zacky Bill and , which became California state law in2022 and2023, respectively.

Biography Zacky Muñoz is the son of Priscilla and Zachary Muñoz with another younger male sibling.

Muñoz had suffered from eczema since birth and was diagnosed with allergies to nuts, sesame seeds, shellfish, legumes, and avocados. When he was in first grade, he had two anaphylactic reactions at school. In the first incident he ate a breadstick sprinkled with sesame seeds. The second was when the usual allergen-free croutons in his salad were switched to one with allergen. The two episodes spurred Zacky and his mother, Priscilla, to work on proposed laws that focused on food allergy safety in school. This guide helps school administrators, nurses, staffs, and families navigate the daily calculations, options, and protections available to school children with food allergies. This bill would provide schools with options to have the latest FDA-approved epinephrine delivery methods accessible to students with severe allergic reactions. This includes epinephrine auto-injectors, nasal sprays, or other delivery systems.

Food allergy advocacy and awareness Muñoz is featured in food allergy series videos fromFARE, such as Kids Cuisine Remix and Zacky's Kitchen, and a Back-to-School campaign.

Recognition In 2023, Muñoz accepted a commendation from Supervisor Kathryn Barger in LosAngeles.

In 2026, he was included in the TIME Inaugural Visionary List.