Megan Lavin has become an advocate for eating out with allergies. Yet, she knows well that even the idea of… Read more »
Tag: dining out with food allergies
Pizza Mishap: Why You Can’t Let Your Guard Down with Food Allergies
College student writes about how one simple assumption she made during a vacation dinner triggered an allergic reaction.
Allergy App Rates the Best States for Allergy-Friendly Dining
It may be the second-smallest state of the union, but Delaware has just earned a big restaurant honor: It’s No.… Read more »
You Can Be a ‘Foodie’ with Allergies, But Also Be a Food Detective
Lately my friends have started labeling me a ‘foodie,’ so as you can imagine, I like to dine out. Trying… Read more »
What Restaurants are Getting Right and Wrong on Food Allergies
When you dine out with food allergies or celiac disease, the big question is: Does this restaurant know how to… Read more »
The Consequences of Faking a Food Allergy
People like me don’t get to choose when I’d “like” to have food allergies. So when a friend faked a food allergy, it send a dangerous message.
Accidental Allergy Exposure: Fear to First Injection and Life Lessons
Our teenage daughters were visiting the Distillery District in Toronto, with family friends, and had plans to stay overnight. Back… Read more »
Michigan Law Boosts Food Allergy Awareness in Restaurants
“We’re trying to make it so that it’s a little more consistent in training,” says Senator Judy Emmons, who sponsored the bill.