How Foodini Is Making Eating Out Safer for People With Celiac, Food Allergies & Sensitivities ft. Dylan McDonnell

Eating out with food allergies, celiac disease, IBS, or food sensitivities can feel overwhelming — and sometimes unsafe. In this episode, Alyssa Simpson chats with Dylan McDonnell, founder of Foodini, about how technology and regulation are finally making restaurant dining safer and more transparent.

Dylan shares his personal experience growing up with celiac disease and how it inspired him to create Foodini: a platform that gives diners real ingredient and allergen data so they can confidently choose what’s safe to eat. They discuss why food allergies are rising, why restaurants struggle with allergen accuracy, and how new laws in California could change the future of dining nationwide.

If you’ve ever avoided restaurants because of gut symptoms, food allergies, or fear of cross-contamination, this episode offers clarity, validation, and hope.

Watch to learn:

• Why food allergies and intolerances are becoming more common
• Why restaurant menus are so hard to trust
• How personalized allergen-safe menus work
• What the new California food allergy law means for diners
• How to advocate for safer, more inclusive dining

Guest Bio: Dylan McDonnell is the founder and CEO of Foodini, the dietary intelligence company that helps power personalized menus for the 173m Americans with a food allergy or dietary need. A corporate lawyer by trade, he was diagnosed with celiac disease as a child, and has spent the last number of years advocating for increased transparency regarding what is in the food that we eat. 

Website: foodini.co

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getfoodini/

Instagram: @getfoodini  

TikTok: @getfoodini

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