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May
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May
2017
Words to look for in USDA-regulated foods NOT labeled gluten-free
In Honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Gluten Free Watchdog is writing a series of articles (the goal is one per day during the month of May) related to the gluten-free diet–currently the ONLY treatment for celiac disease. Post (#21)… As a reminder… the USDA regulates meat products, poultry products, egg products, and mixed food products containing more than 3% raw meat or 2% or more cooked meat or poultry. Words to look for in the ingredients list of USDA-regulated foods NOT labeled gluten-free… Look...
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May
2017
USDA-regulated foods and gluten-free labeling
In Honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Gluten Free Watchdog is writing a series of articles (the goal is one per day during the month of May) related to the gluten-free diet–currently the ONLY treatment for celiac disease. Post (#20)… Foods regulated by USDA… While the FDA regulates the vast majority of the US food supply, there are certain foods regulated by the USDA. These foods are: Meat products, such as hot dogs Poultry products, such as canned chicken Egg products, such as certain...
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May
2017
Call to Action: Barley protein should be added to FALCPA and here’s why
In Honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Gluten Free Watchdog is writing a series of articles (the goal is one per day during the month of May) related to the gluten-free diet–currently the ONLY treatment for celiac disease. Post (#19)… The information included in this post is not cause for undue alarm. But there is a reason why Canada and the European Union require sources of gluten, including barley to be declared in the ingredients list. It is high time the US did...
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May
2017
Ingredient Information: Dry Smoke Flavoring & Barley Malt Flour
In Honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Gluten Free Watchdog is writing a series of articles (the goal is one per day during the month of May) related to the gluten-free diet–currently the ONLY treatment for celiac disease. Post (#18)… Please read this information very carefully as it may become confusing very quickly. This information applies to foods NOT labeled gluten-free. Dry smoke flavoring may use barley malt flour as a carrier agent. For examples see: http://www.redarrowusa.com/products/condensed-natural-smoke/charzyme-hickory/ http://www.spicebarn.com/hickory_smoke_powder.htm It is not known at this time how...
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May
2017
Ingredient Information: Yeast Extract & Barley
In Honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Gluten Free Watchdog is writing a series of articles (the goal is one per day during the month of May) related to the gluten-free diet–currently the ONLY treatment for celiac disease. Post (#17)… The following information applies to foods NOT labeled gluten-free. Individuals with celiac disease have long been advised to avoid brewer's yeast when the source is spent yeast. Spent yeast is a by-product of the beer brewing process—what is left of the yeast once it...
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May
2017
Yeast extract and other words to look for in the ingredients list of foods NOT labeled gluten-free
In Honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Gluten Free Watchdog is writing a series of articles (the goal is one per day during the month of May) related to the gluten-free diet–currently the ONLY treatment for celiac disease. Post (#16)… Please read the following information carefully. It can get very confusing very fast. The following list applies to packaged foods regulated by the FDA (USDA regulated foods will be addressed in another post). FDA regulated packaged foods must comply with the Food Allergen Labeling...
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May
2017
Wheat grass, wheat glucose syrup, etc. allowed in foods labeled gluten-free: Here’s why
In Honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Gluten Free Watchdog is writing a series of articles (the goal is one per day during the month of May) related to the gluten-free diet–currently the ONLY treatment for celiac disease. Post (#15)… The FDA's gluten-free labeling rule in brief… (Note: this rule covers packaged food, including dietary supplements regulated by the FDA; this rule does not cover pet food, cosmetics, prescription or non-prescription drugs, foods regulated by the USDA, or beverages regulated by the TTB) A food...
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May
2017
Thank you to the moms of children with celiac disease
In Honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Gluten Free Watchdog is writing a series of articles (the goal is one per day during the month of May) related to the gluten-free diet–currently the ONLY treatment for celiac disease. Post (#14)… On this Mother's Day thank you to… All the moms who contact me with test requests and questions--questions about ingredients, labeling, cross contact, oats, Cheerios, and so many others. You all are working to create a healthy environment where your children are not hesitant...
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May
2017