Is Your Fridge Secretly Hiding Recalled Food? Here’s How to Know

Anxin founder Jordan Robinson on food safety intelligence, recalls, and consumer awareness

Bobby Davis talks with Jordan Robinson, founder of Anxin, about how his background in cybersecurity and application development led him to build a food safety intelligence app. The conversation centers on helping people make more informed decisions about what they eat, where they eat, and how they manage food-related risk at home and in their communities. Jordan shares how the app aggregates recall data, restaurant inspection information, product trust signals, and even food bank resources. He also explains the broader mission behind the product, including family health, food insecurity, and a long-term vision that extends into community vertical gardens.

Key topics

• In this episode, Jordan Robinson explains how his 20 years in cybersecurity and 10 to 15 years in application development shaped the way he thinks about consumer safety.
• He describes Anxin as a “food safety intelligence” platform that helps users track recalls, restaurant health inspections, grocery items, leftovers, and product trust scores.
• Jordan says the app pulls from 13 recall sources, including FDA, CDC, USDA, and news-based reports, so users are not limited to a single government feed.
• He walks through the receipt-scanning workflow, which categorizes grocery purchases into areas like frozen, refrigerated, pantry, and pet food.
• He explains the app’s trust score feature, which aggregates public sentiment from sources like Google reviews, Reddit, and social media to help users judge whether a product is worth buying.
• Jordan shares how health preferences like diabetes, gluten-free, keto, and pregnancy tracking can tailor the experience and surface relevant warnings.
• He discusses restaurant inspection history and says users can view recent inspection outcomes, violations, and notifications before deciding where to eat.
• He highlights a leftover reminder feature that stamps restaurant receipts and helps users remember when food should be consumed or discarded.
• Jordan talks about food insecurity and the food bank locator, which helps users find nearby food banks and also supports community connection.
• He outlines a long-term vision for using app revenue to support urban vertical gardens, create local food sources, and offer community labor opportunities.

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro, episode setup, and why food safety matters now
01:41 - Jordan Robinson introduces his background in tech and cybersecurity
04:39 - Early fascination with computers, AOL, and creative tech use
07:18 - Why ethical hacking became the gateway into cybersecurity
10:15 - The shift from protecting systems to solving food safety problems
14:22 - How the name Anxin was chosen and what it means
18:45 - Elevator pitch: food safety intelligence for families
21:29 - Why Anxin goes beyond FDA recalls with 13 sources
24:11 - Free recall access and how the app aggregates public alerts
25:03 - Receipt scanning, inventory tracking, and matching recalls to purchases
28:30 - Why restaurant inspection visibility became part of the app
33:03 - Restaurant history, leftovers, and 48-hour reminders
36:23 - Item scanning, ingredient review, and trust score generation
38:41 - Real-world example of avoiding a bad purchase through app research
42:20 - Health preferences and pregnancy tracking features
45:10 - Food bank locator and support for food insecurity
47:56 - Long-term vision: vertical gardens and community impact
53:11 - 30-day free trial, family sharing, and the no-data-broker approach
57:41 - How to contact Jordan and learn more about the app
59:20 - Jordan’s closing advice and special listener offer

Action items

• Take a fresh look at how you check recall information for food and household products.
• Pay more attention to restaurant inspection history before deciding where to eat.
• Try scanning grocery receipts to build a more complete picture of what your household is consuming.
• Review health preferences and dietary needs so alerts can be tailored more accurately.
• If food insecurity is a concern, use local food bank resources to find support or ways to donate.
• Consider the role of consumer intelligence in avoiding both health risks and unnecessary spending.