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Jan
2026
16
Jan
2026
Is the FDA enforcing the gluten-free labeling rule: You be the judge!
On October 1, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration updated the way in which consumers must go about reporting food-related issues to the agency. Instead of contacting an FDA consumer complaint coordinator, reports are now filed with the Human Foods Program either by phone or through the online safety reporting portal. Gluten Free Watchdog also was asked to use the portal. According to an email sent out by the FDA, “This streamlined process will expedite delivery of inquiries and complaints to...
16
Jan
2025
Final FDA guidance published on evaluating the public health importance of food allergens other than the major food allergens: What are the implications for gluten?
This month (January 2025) the FDA published the final guidance, “Evaluating the Public Health Importance of Food Allergens Other Than the Major Food Allergens Listed in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Guidance for FDA Staff and Interested Parties.” It is available at https://www.fda.gov/media/157637/download?attachment. Gluten Free Watchdog submitted comments on the draft. This week, GFWD had a very informative and helpful call with FDA staff. We discussed the changes that were made to the final guidance...
19
Oct
2023
FDA Action Alert: Add your voice to help FDA modernize recalls
On October 18, 2023 Gluten Free Watchdog submitted comments to the public docket No. FDA-2023-N- 2393 (Modernizing the Recall Process) expanding upon our September 29, 2023 presentation Improving FDA Recalls: A Texas Case Study given at the public meeting held by FDA. Our comments can be viewed at https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FDACommentreRecallsGFWDfinal.pdf. Please consider submitting a comment to the docket in support of comments submitted by Gluten Free Watchdog. Comments are due soon--October 27th. To submit, please go to https://www.regulations.gov/document/FDA-2023-N-2393-0001 and...
25
Sep
2023
Let’s get gluten declared on medication labels: Contact your representative today and urge them to support the ADINA Act
This bill would require medication labels to identify ingredients in drugs that are derived directly or indirectly from major food allergens or gluten-containing grains. Has your representative cosponsored this bill (H.R.4263)? Original Cosponsors: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-1] Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11] Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8] Additional Cosponsors as of September 22, 2023: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32] Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] Rep. Kuster, Ann M....
13
Sep
2023
Public FDA meeting on recalls: Register to attend virtually
The Food and Drug Administration is holding a public meeting, Modernizing Recalls of FDA-Regulated Commodities on September 29, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada). You can register to attend the listening session virtually at https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-announces-public-meeting-modernize-recalls-fda-regulated-commodities Adam Rapp, pro-bono counsel to Gluten Free Watchdog will be presenting on our experiences. We have been advised that our presentation has been slotted between 11 am and noon (eastern time). Hope to "see" you there!
31
Aug
2023
Cargill recall of soy flour products: Additional information received from Gluten Free Watchdog FDA FOIA request
August 31, 2023 Brief background: On March 30, 2023, Cargill issued a voluntary recall for soy flour and textured soy flour products manufactured between October 5, 2022, and March 29, 2023, after receiving test results with levels of gluten between 20 ppm and 50 ppm. The source of gluten is believed to be from agricultural co-mingling with rye that was planted as a cover crop. The soy flour is not sold directly to consumers. What we learned from the FOIA materials: Cargill learned of the...
11
Jul
2023
Sample scripts for contacting members of Congress asking them to support the ADINA Act–A bill requiring drug labels to disclose ingredients made from allergens or gluten
This bill was introduced with bipartisan support in the House. We are hopeful that it gains traction. If you would like to reach out to your members of Congress asking them to support this bill, you can find your representatives at https://www.house.gov/representatives and your senators at https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm. For more information on this bill, please see the post at https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/news/a-bipartisan-bill-to-require-major-food-allergens-and-gluten-to-be-identified-in-medications/ Phone Script Example (please personalize) Hello, my name is ____________________________, and I’m one of...
06
Jul
2023
Gluten-Free Claim Removed from KA-ME Hong Kong Express Rice Noodles
In May 2022, Gluten Free Watchdog (GFWD) reported KA-ME Hong Kong Express Rice Noodles to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) via the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) Adverse Event Reporting System (CAERS). At the time, product packaging included a gluten-free claim yet barley amylase was declared in the ingredients list. In February 2023, GFWD submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with FDA to find out what action was taken on our complaint. One of the...
04
Oct
2022