Food allergies and celiac disease make it tough to find safe food. One Chicago mom created an app to help people with restrictions.
Navigating food allergies at home is a challenge, but finding safe foods when out to eat can be an odyssey.
One Chicago-based mom has developed an app to make the process easier for all. Susie Hultquist is the creator of the Spokin Food Allergy App.Hultquist was inspired to make the app because her oldest daughter has life-threatening nut allergies. RELATED | Peanut allergy study: More adults are allergic to peanuts than kids, Northwestern researchers say
"As an allergy mom, I wanted to make her life easier," Hultquist said. "I couldn't find anything that was out there and decided to build this." Spokin shows users what safe food options are available for them and brings the food allergy community together. The app tracks 78 different allergens in food, and users can add their reviews.
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