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Aug
2018
11
Jun
2018
Why are consumers finding malt extract and malt flavor in the ingredients lists of GFCO certified gluten-free foods?
The issue: During the month of May, three products were reported to Gluten Free Watchdog that were labeled gluten-free and included the certified gluten-free logo from GFCO on product packaging yet named either malt extract or malt flavor in the ingredients list. Nothin' But Foods Cinnamon Raisin Granola Cookie Bites Know Allergies Blueberry and Maple Bars Goodie Girl Toffee Crunch Cookies According to GFCO and the manufacturers involved, the malt ingredients are not actually in the product but instead are...
07
Jun
2018
It isn’t just oats that have gluten cross contact issues
We've known for well over a decade that standard oats are highly likely to arrive at a mill from the farm containing errant wheat, barley, and rye grain. But we also have a problem with errant gluten-containing grain showing up in other naturally gluten-free grains, seeds, and legumes, including millet grain and dried lentils. This is happening in products labeled “gluten-free” as well as those labeled “certified gluten-free.” And it doesn't matter if the food manufacturing plant is dedicated gluten-free. Why?...
31
May
2018
A letter to the community: Thank you for allowing me to do this important work
In honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month 2018, A series of bites, barks, tail wags, face licks, and pant tugs from Gluten Free Watchdog May 31, 2018 Gluten Free Watchdog Face Lick, Post # 31 Dear Gluten Free Watchdog community, As Celiac Disease Awareness Month comes to a close I would like to thank all of you who make Gluten Free Watchdog possible. Gluten Free Watchdog launched a little over seven years ago. This would not have happened without the support of my husband, Dave. His...
20
May
2018
Folks are sometimes curious about my diet asking, “What foods do you normally eat?”
In honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month 2018, A series of bites, barks, tail wags, face licks, and pant tugs from Gluten Free Watchdog May 20, 2018 Gluten Free Watchdog Tail Wag, Post # 20 Folks frequently reach out asking whether or not I eat a particular food, such as oats, or what I do in certain situations, such as restaurants. Just last week, I was asked, "What foods do you normally eat?” Consequently, I decided it would be worthwhile to update a post originally...
01
May
2018
Gluten-free manufacturers do you know about the FDA’s Reportable Food Registry?
In honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month 2018, A series of bites, barks, tail wags, face licks and pant tugs from Gluten Free Watchdog May 1, 2018 Gluten Free Watchdog Bark, Post # 1 Gluten-free manufacturers do you know about the FDA's Reportable Food Registry? To refresh your memory, you can read all about it at https://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/guidancedocumentsregulatoryinformation/rfr/ucm180761.htm And you can report a problem at https://www.fda.gov/Food/ComplianceEnforcement/RFR/default.htm A few important points taken directly from the FDA Q&A document: What is a "reportable food? A...
19
Feb
2018
Sourdough Wheat Bread is NOT Safe for Folks with Celiac Disease
Gluten Free Watchdog has tested three artisanal sourdough breads for gluten. We will not be testing any additional varieties. As the test results prove, wheat-based sourdough bread, including those made in small bakeries by artisanal bakers contains a lot of gluten and should not be eaten by anyone with a gluten related disorder. Full Stop. Test results: Product: Dan the Baker Country Sourdough Bread Test date: April 2015 Why product was tested: At the time of testing the bakery website...
06
Nov
2017
Gluten-Free Quaker Oats & Testing with the Nima Sensor, R5 ELISA, & G12 ELISA
November 6, 2017 Please read this entire document very carefully. The information is presented in bullet point format to hopefully make complicated information a bit easier to understand. Background: A consumer tested a carton of Quaker Oats labeled gluten-free with the Nima Sensor consumer-testing device. Two samples—one cooked and one raw were tested. Both results were “gluten found”. The consumer sent all remaining product in the original container to Gluten Free Watchdog. Gluten Free Watchdog sent the product to an independent...
15
Sep
2017
Video Request for Comments on Gluten Free Watchdog’s FDA Citizen Petition
Gluten Free Watchdog Requests that the FDA establish a specific protocol for increased surveillance, investigation and enforcement of potential Facial Misbranding violations under the Gluten-Free Labeling Rule. Please take the time to read the petition and summary of the petition and comment. The summary, including a link to comment is available at https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/news/help-stop-labeling-violations-under-the-gluten-free-rule/ https://youtu.be/ZabSWe5XBY4 Some of you are experiencing problems when trying to access and post your comment to the petition docket. Please do the following (the video also provides step-by-step instructions): 1. Instead...
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Sep
2017