Shandee Chernow
President & CEO, Certistar
Shandee founded CertiStar in 2017 in order to help everyone vulnerable to food allergies have safe and easy dining experiences. She suffers from anaphylactic food allergies herself and has many personal experiences to draw from that inspire and drive the mission of the company.
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Feb. 25, 2021
53: Elevating Food Allergy Safety
You’re managing a busy restaurant, hotel, or event. A customer’s life might depend on what’s put in front of them—are your menus, staff, and processes truly allergy-safe? Hear how technology, practical training, and proactive communication can turn food allergy risk into a seamless dining experience.Shandee Chernow has taken her knowledge and personal experience with life-threatening food allergies to create a business that is revolutionizing dining for allergy sufferers and restaurant owners. As founder and CEO of CertiStar, Shandee shares her story, including a traumatic reaction, explains the anxiety and frustration that come with eating out with a life-threatening food allergy, and how technology can help both restaurant owners and food allergic guests feel safer in the dining experience. They discuss the challenges of static menus, the hidden risks in ingredient sourcing, and why offering genuine choices—not “boring chicken”—matters.With actionable tips on cross-contamina…
Guest: Shandee Chernow