Celiac.com 03/06/2019 - FODMAPs is an acronym, short for “fermentable, oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols.” FODMAPs is a single name for a bunch of different molecules, common in many in foods, that are poorly absorbed by some people. People who can’t tolerate FODMAPs can suffer celiac-like gastrointestinal symptoms. A low FODMAP diet has been shown to help reduce symptoms of IBS, and could be helpful to some people with celiac disease. FODMAPs have also been shown to play a role in non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). Now, a new app can help people zero in on FODMAPs in food.

FODMAPS Trigger Celiac-Like Symptoms in Some People

In case you didn’t know, there’s a group of carbohydrates called FODMAPs that may play trigger celiac-like symptoms in certain sensitive people. New research shows that reducing or avoiding FODMAPs, which are poorly absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, can help to alleviate symptoms of IBS. A Low FODMAP diet works by restricting foods that are high in FODMAPs. Some people with celiacs who experience GI symptoms on a gluten-free diet, and some people with IBS may benefit from eliminating FODMAPS.

High FODMAP foods include, but are not limited to: 

• apricots
• avocado
• beans
• cherries
• dairy
• fruits
• garlic
• high fructose corn syrup
• honey
• legumes (soy)
• lentils
• maltitol
• mannitol
• nectarines
• onion
• peaches
• plums
• sorbitol
• wheat
• xylitol

FODMAPs and Gluten-sensitivity in IBS?

Some research points to a connection or connections between FODMAPs and gluten-sensitivity in IBS. Doctors have been working to figure out the best dietary strategies, including gluten-free, wheat-free and low FODMAP diets, for the management of IBS symptoms.

A recent study of IBS patients shows that rye bread low in FODMAPs can reduce hydrogen excretion, lower intraluminal pressure, raise colonic pH, improve transit times, and reduce IBS symptoms, compared to regular rye bread.

APP Helps You Avoid FODMAPs

Researchers with the Department of Gastroenterology at Monash University in Australia have developed a diet and related smartphone application to help manage gastrointestinal symptoms associated with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) The app is available on both iPhone and Android. Users in over 100 countries worldwide have helped the app become the most popular medical app in over 50 countries.

Traffic Lights for FODMAPS

The app is based on a comprehensive database of FODMAP content in food, and lists FODMAP foods with a traffic light system and by serving size. Foods coded red are high in FODMAPs and should be avoided, orange coded foods are moderate in FODMAPs and may be tolerated by some people. Foods coded green are low in FODMAPs and are safe to eat. 

The app features specific food serving size suggestions help users know how much of a given food is safe to eat. The app also contains other information about IBS as well as recipes and meal ideas to help IBS patients interpret and follow the diet. Proceeds from the sale of the application will go towards funding further research.

More information about the app can be found on the Monash University website.

Read more at: Influence of low FODMAP and gluten-free diets on disease activity and intestinal microbiota in patients with non-celiac gluten sensitivity

Celiac.com 02/25/2019 - Even when following a gluten-free diet, many people with celiac disease occasionally ingest small amounts of gluten in food. However, researchers don’t have much good data on how that plays out in real life. Testing patient stool and urine is an excellent way to measure the frequency of gluten exposure in celiac patients who are on a gluten-free diet. To get a better picture, a team of researchers recently set out to explore the pattern of fecal and urinary excretion of gluten immunogenic peptide (GIP) during a 4-week period in celiac patients on a long-term gluten-free diet. 

The research team included Juan P Stefanolo; Martín Tálamo; Samanta Dodds; Emilia Sugai; Paz Temprano; Ana Costa, Ana; María Laura Moreno; María Inés Pinto Sanchez; Edgardo Smecuol; Horacio Vázquez; Andrea F Gonzalez; Sonia I Niveloni; Elena F Verdu; Eduardo Mauriño; and Julio C Bai. They are variously affiliated with the Dr. C. Bonorino Udaondo Gastroenterology Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Argentina.; the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University Health Sciences Centre, Hamilton, ON, Canada; and with the Research Institutes at the Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

For their descriptive and prospective study, the team enrolled consecutive adult celiac patients who had been following a gluten-free diet for more than two years. All participants filled out a celiac symptom index (CSI) questionnaire to document related symptoms. Patients collected stool and urine samples for 4 weeks. The team designed the collection protocol to measure gluten excretion during week-days and week-ends. For GIP detection, the team used ELISA test for stool (iVYLISA GIP-S ®, Biomedal S.L. Spain) and point-of-care tests (GlutenDetect ®; Biomedal S.L., Spain) for urine. 

The team found that, regardless of symptoms, celiac patients on a long-term gluten-free diet frequently ingested gluten, especially on weekends. The steady increase in GIP over the month-long study indicate that people may be less vigilant about eating gluten-free, especially on weekends. 

This study indicates that many people with celiac disease are lowering their vigilance, and accidentally or deliberately eating gluten, whether or not they have symptoms. These results drive home the importance of constant vigilance for people with celiac disease.

Source: Digestive Disease Week 2019

Celiac.com 02/19/2019 - Microbial transglutaminase, aka ‘meat glue,’ is an enzyme commonly used in the meat industry to “glue” together smaller pieces of meat, fish, or meat to make a single larger piece. The result is a large chunk of virtually intact piece of meat or fish that looks like a single chunk. Transglutaminase is usually unlabeled and largely invisible to consumers. For people with celiac disease or gluten-intolerance, meat glue could be dangerous.

Meat Glue Can Trigger Celiac Reactions

Because it is functionally similar to the tissue transglutaminase (tTg), microbial transglutaminase acts like glue, binding gliadin peptides together to form neo-complexes that trigger an immune response, and may also trigger an adverse response in people with celiac disease. 

A recent study by a team of German and Israeli researchers found that “Even when it lacks sequence identity, microbial transglutaminase functionally mimics endogenous tissue transglutaminase,” which researchers know to be an autoantigen of celiac disease, as well as a key player in the development and progression of celiac disease. 

Confirmation of the team’s findings could lead to changes in product labeling, processed food additive policies and consumer health education.

If it’s true that “microbial transglutaminase functionally mimics endogenous tissue transglutaminase,” even in small pieces, and could trigger celiac disease, or celiac symptoms, then people with celiac disease need to know about it, and avoid it in foods.

Talk with Your Butcher to Avoid Meat Glue

Until labeling is required, and standards are set, talking with your local butcher is likely the best strategy for avoiding meat glue. Your butcher will be able to guide you to meat, poultry, fish and other products that have not been processed with meat glue.

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Celiac.com 02/13/2019 - We see a lot of questions about the gluten-free status of certain foods, candies, or snacks. One of the most common questions we see is: Is Kraft Cool Whip gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease?

The good news for Cool Whip fans is that, currently, Kraft Cool Whip products are gluten-free, including the flavored "Season's Delight" varieties. As such, Cool Whip is regarded as safe for people with celiac disease.

Kraft marks all sources of gluten clearly in its ingredient listings, several of which are given below, and no Cool Whip products contain any reported sources of gluten. Cool Whip is not dairy-free. The website states that “Cool Whip is not milk-free or dairy-free. All forms/flavors of COOL WHIP…contain sodium caseinate, a natural protein of milk, and therefore should not be consumed by those with dairy allergies.”

For those looking for a version that is both gluten- and dairy-free, consider CocoWhip, a certified gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and kosher whipped topping made with organic ingredients. 

Kraft's Allergen Information Statement reads:

“Please note our products are produced and labeled in compliance with the FDA.   When labeling products, we consider - and label for - all possible sources of the 8 major allergens recognized by the FDA.  These are eggs, fish, crustacean, shellfish, milk, peanuts, soy, tree nuts and wheat.  Kraft Heinz also labels for additional allergens or substances of interest including celery,  mustard, lupin, mollusks, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, cottonseed, all sources of gluten, and sulfites in levels over 10 ppm.  If any of these substances are added to the product, they will be listed in the Ingredient Statement.    

Our Consumer Representatives at 1-877-677-3268 will happy to help you with any questions you have concerning allergens and our products.”

If you have any questions, consult the company website, or call the customer service number listed above.

Celiac.com 02/07/2019 - A number of companies have rolled out online grocery delivery services recently. Such services are growing in popularity every day. But are they helpful for gluten-free grocery shopping?  Being able to check products and labels can be crucial to effective gluten-free shopping. So, how helpful are grocery delivery services for gluten-free shopping? Can you really have your groceries delivered and be confident that they get the gluten-free part right? We’ve scouted the major grocery delivery services to find out. Here's what we found.

Grocery Delivery Services:

Safeway

Safeway.com delivers groceries in some areas. They handle their own deliveries, so check the Safeway website for delivery information in your area. A search of Safeway’s shopping website for the term “gluten-free” turns up nearly 5000 products. Each product listing includes a picture and links for nutritional information, including potential allergens.

Farmstead

In San Francisco Bay Area, Farmstead.com delivers fresh, local groceries in your neighborhood, saving you time, money and stress.

Target

Target features grocery delivery by a company called Shipt. Type the term “gluten-free” into the search window to find numerous gluten-free products, including granola bars, bread and muffins. Shipt offers a helpful feature that allows shoppers to manage their selections in the virtual cart before placing their final order.

Shipt

Shipt.com partners with various grocers nationwide to offer grocery delivery services. Type the term “gluten-free” into the search window to find numerous gluten-free products, including granola bars, bread and muffins.

Instacart

Instacart.com partners with a variety of major grocery outlets in regions nationwide. Check by zip code to find options ranging from grocery stores and pharmacies to pet stores. In Los Angeles, Instacart partners with Aldi, Kroger, Ralph’s, Von’s and Albertson’s, among others. Check the main company website for delivery options near you.

The Gluten-Free Mall

GlutenFreeMall.com offers online shopping, and nationwide delivery services for hundreds of favorite, name brand gluten-free products.

Overall, grocery delivery services can offer tremendous convenience, and ease of shopping. Nutrition and ingredient labels are shown on each product page.

Be careful to check nutrition labels. Otherwise, some pros and cons include:

PROS:

• Convenience
• Ease of shopping
• Ease of managing cart and paying
• Delivery

CONS:

• Nutrition information can be hard to find.
• Double check the return policy of any service you choose. 

Tip: If you’re not sure of certain items, order products that you are confident are gluten-free, such as dairy, fruit, vegetables, meat, etc., and try adding 

Have you tried a grocery delivery service? If so, how was your experience? Let us know in the comment section. 

Celiac.com 02/04/2019 - With the rise in popularity of the gluten-free diet, and with more people being diagnosed with Celiac disease, more restaurants are offering gluten-free alternatives. While this is a great advancement, it’s important to note that not all gluten-free restaurant choices are created equal. Even if food is labelled “gluten-free,” the risk of cross-contamination could still be high, especially given the speed with which food is prepared.

We see a lot of questions about gluten-free and gluten-safe fast food. One especially prominent question was “Is Burger King gluten-free?” The answer to that is that there is almost nothing gluten-free or gluten-safe at Burger King.

There are far better options than Burger King in the otherwise bleak gluten-free landscape of American fast food. In fact, if you want reliable gluten-free and gluten-safe options, you’ll probably want to get beyond Burger King and McDonald’s.

After a bit of research, these are the best, most reliable fast-food chains with gluten-free options we know about:

Chipotle

As long as you skip the four tortillas, Chipotle is a solid gluten-free choice. Chipotle’s burrito bowl allows you to choose from rice, meat, beans, and numerous gluten-free fixings. The tortilla chips salsa and guacamole are gluten-free. With numerous locations nationwide, Chipotle is a solid option for gluten-free diners looking for safe, reliable gluten-free fast food.

Panera Bread

You might not think it to look at the name, but Panera Bread offers a number of “gluten-friendly” options, mainly soups and salads, as long as you skip the croutons and the bread. Note that they changed their offerings from “gluten-free” to “gluten-friendly” due to the risk of cross-contamination, and their Web site indicates that their offering are not safe for celiacs. 

Panera’s gluten-friendly options include delicious options like the Greek Salad, Fuji Apple Salad, Modern Greek Salad with Quinoa, Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with Chicken, Baked Potato Soup, Black Bean Soup, Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries, and many of their steel cut oatmeal dishes.

For desert, Panera offers gluten-friendly triple chocolate cookie with walnuts and a coconut macaroon. If you decide to eat there make sure you’re very clear while placing your order that you need your meal to be gluten-free.

Wendy’s

Wendy’s burgers are gluten-free when made without the bun, and you can also get several of their salads without the chicken or the croutons. Wendy’s famous chili and their baked potatoes and toppings are also a safe bet. The Frosty is gluten-free, too. 

Wendy’s has more and better gluten-free options than most major burger chains, and information about cross-contamination on their website shows that they understand gluten-free cooking.

In’N’Out Burger

In’N’Out is a family run California burger chain with a die-hard fan base. In’N’Out offers burgers, fries, shakes and drinks. That’s it. They make their fries fresh from scratch and will make any burger “Protein-style,” that’s lettuce-wrapped without a bun. As burger chains go, In’N’Out is a reliable stop for many gluten-free Californians. Basically, their buns are the only gluten in the joint. Their open kitchen allows you to watch as they prepare your order.

Five Guys

Like In’N’Out, Five Guys is likely a bit safer than other burger chains, simply because it uses very few products that contain gluten. There are no breaded items it Five Guys, and Five Guys’ burgers, fries, and hot dogs, and nearly all toppings, are gluten-free, just make sure you skip the bun, the malt vinegar, and the fry sauce. Five Guys milkshakes are gluten-free, too, just watch out for the Oreo cookie pieces, the malted milk, and cherry milkshake mix-ins.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

The only gluten-free options at Popeyes are side dishes. But, their gluten-free side options are not bad, and include their Cajun rice, red beans and rice, coleslaw, and corn on the cob.

Subway

Subway tested gluten-free buns and toyed with rolling out guaranteed gluten-free offerings, but then pulled back. Subway still offers gluten-free rolls at branches in Oregon and Washington state. Subway does offer salad version of many of their classic subs, like the spicy Italian Salad.

Chili's

Chili's isn’t a fast food chain, but a casual dining restaurant with popular take-out options. Chili’s does offer gluten-free patrons an allergen/vegetarian fact sheet and separate gluten-free menu. Chili's bone-in buffalo wings, bottomless tostada chips, and fresh guacamole are all gluten-free. Chili’s does warn diners that cross-contamination is possible, and advises that they consult a manager before ordering.

Do you have a favorite gluten-free or gluten-safe fast food restaurant that we’ve missed? Share your thoughts below.

Read more at Thrillist.com, and Thedailynutrition.com

Celiac.com 01/31/2019 - The popularity of gluten-free and allergen-free foods is on the rise, and that’s generally good news. In theory, that’s good news, as it means more products, better selection and lower prices. However, it seems that the proliferation of gluten- and allergen-free products also means higher rates of allergen contamination.

We’ve written about the upswing in gluten contamination in foods labeled gluten-free, but it appears as though the problem of allergen contamination in products labeled allergen-free is neither restricted to America, nor restricted to gluten.

The latest information coming out of New Zealand shows that food recalls due to allergens have quadrupled over the past five years, with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) leading 144 investigations in that period. Meanwhile, official food recall investigations climbed to 28 in 2018, compared with just six in 2013.

The new information and numbers show that more vigilance is needed on the part of manufacturers, grocers, consumers, and public health officials.

Interestingly, wine received the most complaints, with reports of milk, egg, royal jelly and sulfites contamination.

Recalls due to food allergens have affected numerous businesses. For example,  in 2017, gluten-contaminated buckwheat flour triggered a recall by 27 stores, which pulled the product from their shelves. 

Do you know of any food recalls we may have missed? Share your thoughts below.

Read more at Stuff.co.nz

Celiac.com 01/24/2019 - It’s just about time for Super Bowl LIII, and longtime party favorite Manwich is in the house. A Super Bowl party favorite since it was first introduced in 1969, Manwich is America’s perennially popular way to serve sloppy joes. But is Manwich gluten-free? The short answer is no. The longer answer is that it is likely gluten-safe. Here’s the skinny.

Manwich Contains No Gluten Ingredients

ConAgra divides their food offerings into three groups: foods that are gluten-free, foods that should not contain gluten, but have not yet been validated as gluten-free, and foods that contain gluten.

Obviously, people seeking gluten-free products are concerned with the first two categories, and sensitive celiacs should only stick with the gluten-free one. The ConAgra company website says that “ConAgra products that are labeled “gluten-free” undergo rigorous ingredient selection and preparation, along with testing to validate the product’s gluten-free status.” 

Process Key to Eliminating Gluten

According to the information on the site, ConAgra reviews both the label and the recipe, and then and then works with their ingredient suppliers to eliminate any sources of gluten. They then review the product preparation and cleaning process. Lastly, they test the food to ensure it contains less than 20 parts per million gluten. Products that pass this process are labeled “Gluten-Free.”

The other category of ConAgra foods are foods that shouldn't contain gluten, but have not been tested and confirmed to be gluten-free. For every such product, ConAgra reviews the label, the recipe and the ingredient list to confirm that no gluten is added to a food. Foods that pass this process are added to the list of foods that contain no gluten ingredients, and “should not contain gluten.” 

Manwich Likely Contains No Gluten

Foods that contain no gluten ingredients, but are not confirmed as "gluten-free" may be okay for some people with gluten sensitivities, but these products have not been tested or certified gluten-free. In many cases, foods with no gluten ingredients and listed in the “should not contain gluten” category are in the process of being tested, validated, and may eventually be labeled as “gluten-free.” 

Check the ConAgra website for updates to the list of officially Gluten-Free products.

In addition to Manwich Original flavor, Manwich comes in Bourbon BBQ, Bold, and Thick & Chunky varieties. According to allergen statements on the Manwich.com website, none of the Manwich varieties contain milk, peanuts, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts or wheat.

As always, people with celiac disease, and serious gluten intolerance should be very cautious about products that are not clearly labeled “Gluten-Free.” Check websites and read labels. That said, many celiacs report tolerating such products with no adverse effects. Use your own judgement, and trust your gut. 

Meanwhile, if you’re planning on whipping up a big bunch of Manwich sloppy joes for your Super Bowl party friends, remember to check with anyone who might have celiac disease or a serious gluten intolerance. They need to be able to make an informed choice. Also, remember to include gluten-free bread or buns for serving those folks who do opt in.

For more about the nutritional status, including gluten and other allergens, in any Manwich product, visit Manwich.com.

Celiac.com 01/22/2019 - We see a lot of questions about the gluten-free status of certain foods, candies, or snacks. One of the most common product questions we see is: Are Snickers candy bars gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is yes! Currently, all flavors of Snickers, Snickers Dark bars, Snickers fun size and Snickers mini's are gluten-free, according to website for parent company Mars. The longer answer is that it's always wise to check, as product formulation can change, sometimes suddenly.

Look to Manufacturers for Gluten and Allergen Information

Manufacturers are required to list any allergens on the product label. Mars lists allergen information for each product they produce. For any given Mars product, you can learn more by going to the Snickers website. Once there, click on any product. Scroll down and click the button that says "Ingredients and Dietary Suitability." You will find ingredients and allergens listed for that product. Remember, even this information is subject to change, so double-check if you're unsure. 

Gluten-Free Status Can Vary by Product Size

A size difference in a Snickers or other candies can sometimes mean a change in the gluten-free status. Always check the ingredients for minis, bite sized, regular, jumbo and popable versions of your favorite candies. Each version can be different, and they may change suddenly. Some versions may be gluten-free or gluten-safe, while others are not gluten-free or gluten-safe. This rule applies for almost all foods. Of course, avoid eating anything you’re not sure about, or which doesn’t agree with your system. Trust your gut.

Meantime, here’s an excerpt from the Mars' website statement on dietary suitability for those sensitive to gluten and other allergens:

“At Mars, we take food allergies very seriously because they affect our consumers. We have an extensive allergen management program which includes staff training, evaluating our ingredients and validating our cleaning procedures.

In order to avoid an allergic reaction to food, we know you must avoid the allergen. To do so, you count on the ingredient statements on food labels to be truthful and accurate. We want you to be able to trust the information on our labels. At Mars, our goal is to provide safe, high quality food products for our consumers. Therefore, we have developed strict rules about the labeling of allergens on our products.”

Celiac.com strives to provide accurate, reliable and up to date information to help people with celiac disease to make safe, informed choices about gluten-free and gluten-safe products.

For more information on allergens in Snickers or any other Mars product, visit the Mars, Incorporated Policy on Allergen Labeling.

For questions about hundreds of other popular candies, check our List of Gluten-Free and Gluten-Safe Candies

Celiac.com 01/11/2019 - When Super Bowl LIII kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 3rd, you’ll want to have your snack selection well-nailed down, including your gluten-free choices. With a bit of planning, you can avoid the unplanned halftime rush to get snacks that could have been gotten long before Maroon 5 takes the stage. Who wants to miss Maroon 5 just to stand in line at the store? Here’s a list of gluten-free snacks that are ideal for your Super Bowl party, and other great gluten-safe snacks that are wheat, rye and barley-free.

We’ve broken the list in two, and listed fully gluten-free snacks first, with a list of gluten-safe snacks that that are wheat, rye and barley-free. Together, they will help to make your snack table the life of the Super Bowl party. 

Please keep in mind that neither list is complete, or definitive, and should only be used as a guideline. Remember, the risk of contamination can be higher for snacks that are not clearly labeled gluten-free, but are made without wheat, barley, rye, or oats. As always, before eating any snacks on the list, be sure to read labels, check manufacturer information, and choose according to your own sensitivity levels, or those of your friends and family. Feel free to comment below if you see any issues, or if you'd like us to add something.

These favorite Super Bowl snacks are gluten-free. They are safe for people with celiac disease and gluten-intolerance. Do your best to place your gluten-free selections so as to minimize spillover from non-gluten-free counterparts. 

SAFE GLUTEN-FREE SNACKS for SUPER BOWL LIII INCLUDE:

• BEANFIELDS chips in a variety of flavors
• GOOD HEALTH Veggie Straws, Veggie Stix, and Veggie Chips
• LATE JULY
• POPCHIPS
• SNIKIDDY Organic Mac’n’Cheese Baked Puffs, Grilled Cheese Baked Puffs, and Cheddar Cheese Baked Fries 
• BOULDER CANYON potato chips
• CAPE COD potato chips
• KETTLE BRAND potato chips
• TERRA potato chips
• UTZ potato chips
• FRITO LAY—Assorted chips and snacks, including: 
• CHEETOS Baked Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Curls Winter White Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Crunchy Cheddar Jalapeño Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Crunchy Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Crunchy Flamin' Hot Chipotle Ranch Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Crunchy Flamin' Hot Limón Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Crunchy XXtra Flamin' Hot Flavored Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Fantastix! Chili Cheese Flavored Corn and Potato Snacks 
• CHEETOS Fantastix! Flamin’ Hot Flavored Corn and Potato Snacks 
• CHEETOS Paws Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Puffs Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Puffs Simply White Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Puffs Simply White Cheddar Jalapeno Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Reduced Fat Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Reduced Fat Puffs Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks  
• CHESTER'S Bacon Cheddar Flavored Fries
• CHESTER'S Flamin' Hot Flavored Fries
• CHESTER'S Flamin' Hot Flavored Popcorn
• DORITOS Simply Organic White Cheddar Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Toasted Corn Tortilla Chips
• FRITOS Lightly Salted Corn Chips
• FRITOS Original Corn Chips
• FRITOS Reduced Fat Original Corn Chips
• FRITOS Scoops! Corn Chips
• LAY'S Baked BBQ Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Baked Original Potato Chips
• LAY'S Baked Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Classic Potato Chips
• LAY'S Deli Style Potato Chips
• LAY'S Lightly Salted Potato Chips
• LAY'S Simply BBQ Thick Cut Flavored Potato Chips 
• LAY'S Simply Sea Salt Flavored Thick Cut Potato Chips
• LAY'S STAX All American Cheeseburger Flavored Potato Crisps
• LAY'S STAX Bacon & Cheddar Potato Skins Flavored Potato Crisps
• LAY'S STAX Buffalo Wings with Ranch Flavored Potato Crisps
• LAY'S STAX Cheddar Flavored Potato Crisps
• LAY'S STAX Chile Limón Flavored Potato Crisps
• LAY'S STAX Flamas Flavored Potato Crisps
• LAY'S STAX Jalapeño Pepper Jack Flavored Potato Crisps
• LAY'S STAX Mesquite Barbecue Flavored Potato Crisps
• LAY'S STAX Original Potato Crisps
• LAY'S STAX Pizza Flavored Potato Crisps
• LAY'S STAX Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Crisps
• LAY'S STAX Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Crisps
• LAY'S Wavy Lightly Salted Potato Chips
• LAY'S Wavy Original Potato Chips
• RUFFLES Baked Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Crisps
• RUFFLES Baked Original Potato Crisps
• RUFFLES Baked Roasted Garlic & Ranch Flavored Potato Crisps
• RUFFLES Original Potato Chips
• RUFFLES Reduced Fat Original Potato Chips
• RUFFLES Simply Reduced Fat Sea Salted Potato Chips
• SANTITAS White Corn Strips Tortilla Chips
• SANTITAS White Corn Tortilla Chips   
• SANTITAS Yellow Corn Rounds Tortilla Chips
• SANTITAS Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips
• SMARTFOOD Delight Sea Salt Flavored Popcorn
• SMARTFOOD Delight White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn
• SMARTFOOD Movie Theater Butter Flavored Popcorn
• SMARTFOOD White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn
• TOSTITOS Baked Scoops! Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Bite Size Rounds Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Cantina Thin & Crispy Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Cantina Traditional Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Crispy Rounds Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Original Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Reduced Fat Crispy Rounds Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Simply Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Simply Organic Scoops! Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Simply Organic Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Scoops! Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Thick & Hearty Rounds Tortilla Chips

Gluten-free multigrain chips include:

• EATSMART NATURALS MULTIGRAIN chips
• FOOD SHOULD TASTE GOOD multigrain chips
• LUNDBERG RICE CHIPS
• MEDITERRANEAN SNACK FOODS lentil chips
• MICHAEL SEASON’S BLACK BEAN CHIPS
• VAN’S FOODS multigrain chips
• WAY BETTER multigrain chips

Gluten-free nuts include:

• Blue Diamond—Blue Diamond plain, salted, and flavored varieties. Check labels carefully.
• Fisher Nuts—Fischer clearly labels gluten-free products, and lists any gluten ingredients, so read labels and choose carefully.
• Wonderful Company—Many of Wonderful’s almonds, pistachios and other nuts are free from gluten, but read labels carefully to be sure.

Plain potato chips are usually gluten-free, but double-check. Beware of any added flavorings. Be sure your multi-grain chips are clearly labeled gluten-free. Be sure any multi-grain chips you buy are labeled gluten-free. 

The major brand Super Bowl snacks listed below contain no gluten-ingredients. Though they are generally regarded as safe, they are not recommended for people with serious gluten sensitivity. 

As always, please check with the manufacturer, as manufacturing or product formulation can change. Do not rely on this list for medical purposes. If you have celiac disease or gluten-intolerance, please use caution in choosing products that are not specifically labeled as gluten-free. 

SNACKS with NO GLUTEN INGREDIENTS include:

• BAKEN-ETS Hot 'N Spicy Flavored Pork Skins
• BAKEN-ETS Sweet Southern Heat BBQ Flavored Fried Pork Skins
• BAKEN-ETS Traditional Fried Pork Skins
• CHEETOS Crunchy Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks 
• CHEETOS Sweetos Caramel Puffs Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS Sweetos Cinnamon Sugar Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS  White Cheddar Bag of Bones Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHEETOS White Cheddar Snowflakes Cheese Flavored Snacks
• CHESTER'S Butter Flavored Puffcorn Snacks
• CHESTER'S Cheese Flavored Puffcorn Snacks
• CHESTER'S Flamin' Hot Flavored Puffcorn Snacks
• CRACKER JACK Original Caramel Coated Popcorn & Peanuts
• DORITOS Blaze Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Cool Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Dinamita Chile Limón Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Flamas Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Jacked Ranch Dipped Hot Wings Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Poppin' Jalapeno Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Salsa Verde Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Simply Organic Spicy White Cheddar Flavored Tortilla Chips 
• DORITOS Spicy Nacho Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Taco Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Tapatio Flavored Tortilla Chips
• EL ISLENO Maduro Sweet Plantain Chips
• EL ISLENO Plantain Chips
• FRITO-LAY Flamin' Hot Limon Sunflower Seeds
• FRITO-LAY Ranch Sunflower Seeds
• FRITO-LAY Sunflower Seeds
• FRITO-LAY Sunflower Seeds Kernels
• FRITOS Bean Dip
• FRITOS Chili Cheese Flavored Corn Chips
• FRITOS Classic Ranch Flavored Corn Chips
• FRITOS Flamin' Hot Flavored Corn Chips
• FRITOS Flavor Twists Honey BBQ Flavored Corn Chips
• FRITOS Hot Bean Dip
• FRITOS Jalapeño & Cheddar Flavored Cheese Dip
• FRITOS Mild Cheddar Flavor Cheese Dip
• FRITOS Spicy Jalapeno Flavored Corn Chips
• FUNYUNS Flamin' Hot Onion Flavored Rings
• FUNYUNS Onion Flavored Rings
• LAY'S Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Chile Limón Potato Chips
• LAY'S Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S  Fiery Habanero Flavored Potato Chips 
• LAY'S French Onion Dip
• LAY'S Honey BBQ Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Honey Chipotle Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Jalapeño Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Lightly Salted Olive Oil & Herbs Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Lightly Salted Sweet & Smoky BBQ Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Maui Onion Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Original Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Reduced Fat Applewood Smoked BBQ Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Reduced Fat Cream Cheese & Chives Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Reduced Fat Jalapeño Cheddar Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Reduced Fat Original Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Reduced Fat Sea Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Kettle Cooked Sea Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Lightly Salted BBQ Flavored Potato Chips 
• LAY'S Lightly Salted Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Limón Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Poppables Honey BBQ Flavored Potato Snacks
• LAY'S Poppables Sea Salt Potato Snacks
• LAY'S Poppables White Cheddar Flavored Potato Snacks
• LAY'S Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Smooth Ranch Dip
• LAY'S Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S STAX Xtra Flamin' Hot Flavored Potato Crisps
• LAY'S Sweet Southern Heat BBQ Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Tapatio Limón Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Wavy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Wavy Hickory BBQ Flavored Potato Chips
• LAY'S Wavy Milk Chocolate with Almond Bits Covered Potato Chips
• LAY'S Wavy Ranch Flavored Potato Chips
• MATADOR Flamin' Hot Snack Stick
• MATADOR Mild Snack Stick 
• MATADOR Original Snack Stick 
• MATADOR Original Snack Strip 
• MAUI STYLE Onion Flavored Potato Chips
• MAUI STYLE Original Potato Chips
• MAUI STYLE Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips
• MISS VICKIE'S Farmhouse White Cheddar Kettle Cooked Flavored Potato Chips
• MISS VICKIE'S Jalapeño Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
• MISS VICKIE'S Sea Salt & Vinegar Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
• MISS VICKIE'S Sea Salt Original Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
• MISS VICKIE'S Sour Cream & Herbs Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 
• MUNCHIES Flamin' Hot Peanuts
• MUNCHIES Honey Roasted Peanuts
• MUNCHIES Salted Peanuts
• MUNCHOS Original Potato Crisps
• NUT HARVEST Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee Bites
• NUT HARVEST Dark Chocolate Butter Toffee Covered Almonds
• NUT HARVEST Deluxe Mixed Nuts
• NUT HARVEST Honey Roasted Nut Mix
• NUT HARVEST In-Shell Pistachios
• NUT HARVEST Lightly Roasted Almonds
• NUT HARVEST Nut & Chocolate Mix
• NUT HARVEST Nut & Fruit Mix
• NUT HARVEST Sea Salted Whole Cashews
• RUFFLES All Dressed Flavored Potato Chips
• RUFFLES Baked Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Crisps
• RUFFLES Baked Roasted Garlic & Ranch Flavored Potato Crisps
• RUFFLES Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips
• RUFFLES Flamin' Hot Flavored Potato Chips
• RUFFLES Jalapeno Ranch Flavored Potato Chips
• RUFFLES Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Skins Flavored Potato Chips
• RUFFLES Mozzarella 'N Marinara Flavored Potato Chips 
• RUFFLES Organic Original Potato Chips
• RUFFLES Queso Flavored Potato Chips
• RUFFLES Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
• SABRITAS Adobadas Flavored Potato Chips
• SABRITAS Picante Peanuts
• SABRITAS Salt & Lime Peanuts
• SABRITAS Turbos Flamas Flavored Corn Chips
• SMARTFOOD Caramel & Cheddar Mix Flavored Popcorn
• SMARTFOOD Delight Chipotle Aged Cheddar Flavored Air Popped Popcorn
• SMARTFOOD Delight Rosemary & Olive Oil Flavored Air Popped Popcorn 
• SMARTFOOD Delight Sea Salted Caramel Flavored Air Popped Popcorn
• SMARTFOOD Parmesan Garlic Flavored Popcorn
• SMARTFOOD Spicy Jalapeno Ranch Flavored Popcorn
• SMARTFOOD Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn
• SPITZ Chili Lime Sunflower Seeds
• SPITZ Cracked Pepper Sunflower Seeds
• SPITZ Cracked Pepper Pumpkin Seeds 
• SPITZ Dill Pickle Pumpkin Seeds
• SPITZ Dill Pickle Sunflower Seeds
• SPITZ Original Sunflower Seeds
• SPITZ Salted Caramel Sunflower Seeds
• SPITZ Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds
• SPITZ Seasoned Sunflower Seeds
• SPITZ Smoky BBQ Sunflower Seeds
• SPITZ Spicy Sweet Chili Sunflower Seeds
• TOSTITOS Chipotle Restaurant Style Medium Salsa
• TOSTITOS Chunky Salsa - Medium 
• TOSTITOS Chunky Salsa - Mild
• TOSTITOS Creamy Spinach Dip    
• TOSTITOS Dip-Etizers Cheesy Spinach Dip
• TOSTITOS Dip-Etizers Four Cheese Queso
• TOSTITOS Dip-Etizers Mexican Style Black Bean Dip
• TOSTITOS Fiesta Bean & Cheese Dip
• TOSTITOS Football Shaped Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Habanero Hot Chunky Salsa       
• TOSTITOS Hint of Lime Flavored Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Mango Salsa
• TOSTITOS Multigrain Scoops! Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Nacho Cheese Cup
• TOSTITOS Queso Blanco Dip
• TOSTITOS Restaurant Style with a Hint of Jalapeno Flavored Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Restaurant Style Salsa
• TOSTITOS Roasted Garlic Medium Chunky Salsa
• TOSTITOS Salsa Con Queso
• TOSTITOS Salsa Ranchera Flavored Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Salsa Verde Flavored Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Simply Black Bean Tortilla Chips
• TOSTITOS Smooth & Cheesy Dip
• TOSTITOS Splash of Lime Flavored Mild Chunky Salsa

Regarding the above Frito-Lay products, the company website states:

“The Frito-Lay products listed do not contain wheat, rye, barley or oat ingredients (we include oats in this list as a precaution as oats are often commingled with gluten-containing grains). Please note however, some of the products listed below may be manufactured on the same lines as products that contain gluten. 

Although our lines are cleaned between production runs, Frito-Lay has not tested these products for gluten content and the ingredients in these products may have come into contact with gluten-containing products prior to manufacturing. Individuals who are sensitive to gluten should take these factors into consideration in consuming these products.

Please note: The information provided pertains only to products made and distributed in the U.S. Products sold in other countries under similar brands may be made using slightly different recipes and ingredients to accommodate local needs and preferences.”

For questions or more information, check the Frito-Lay website.

Celiac.com 01/08/2019 - Doritos are one of the perennially popular snacks. They are also a major favorite for Super Bowl parties. But are Doritos gluten-free? We’ve heard that question more than a few times. The answer varies by flavor. Some Doritos varieties are gluten-free, some are not, and other flavors are free of wheat, rye, barley and oats. Use this handy list to help you choose your gluten-free snacks when Super Bowl LIII kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 3rd.

These flavors of Doritos are labeled as Gluten-Free:

• DORITOS Simply Organic White Cheddar Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Toasted Corn Tortilla Chips

The following flavors of Doritos contain No Wheat, Rye, Barley or Oat ingredients:

• DORITOS Blaze Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Cool Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Dinamita Chile Limón Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Flamas Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Jacked Ranch Dipped Hot Wings Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Poppin' Jalapeno Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Salsa Verde Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Simply Organic Spicy White Cheddar Flavored Tortilla Chips 
• DORITOS Spicy Nacho Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Taco Flavored Tortilla Chips
• DORITOS Tapatio Flavored Tortilla Chips

To be 100% safe, those with celiac disease should only eat Doritos with "gluten-free" on the label. Although Frito-Lay does a thorough cleaning after each run, they cannot guarantee that the Doritos in the lower list are gluten-free below 20 ppm.

Any Doritos flavor not listed above likely contains gluten. Check the Frito-Lay website to be sure.

Celiac.com 12/26/2018 - The first wave of results are in from the 2015 FDA-mandated post-market surveillance studies of duodenoscopes, and they are not encouraging. The duodenoscopes are designed to be reprocessed, to be cleaned and disinfected, according to manufacturer guidelines. However, reprocessed scopes show "higher-than-expected" rates of contamination with dangerous bacteria.

In a recent safety announcement, the FDA revealed that 3% of properly collected samples tested positive for more than 100 colony-forming units of "low-concern" organisms. These bacteria are not likely to cause serious infections, but they do indicate "reprocessing failure."

Moreover, an additional 3% of properly collected samples tested positive for "high-concern" bacteria that are more often associated with disease, such as Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus aureus.

In 2013, the FDA began to focus on a possible connection between multi‒drug resistant bacteria and reprocessed duodenoscopes.  In 2015, FDA ordered duodenoscope makers Olympus, Fujifilm, and Pentax to determine whether healthcare facilities were able to properly clean and disinfect the devices. The mandatory monitoring is part of the FDA’s effort to eliminate patient infections associated with bacteria from contaminated duodenoscopes.

The FDA’s order required the companies to conduct two separate studies. First, they were required to sample and culture reprocessed duodenoscopes to learn more about issues that contribute to contamination. Second, they were required to evaluate the training of hospital staff in following the reprocessing instructions as part of a study of “human factors.” 

When the companies  failed to carry out such studies promptly, The FDA sent warning letters citing their failure publicly. All three device makers have now begun collecting the required data. They recently completed testing for the initial human factors, and at least 10% of the samples have been collected for the sampling and culturing study.

Initial findings from the human factors study of staff training indicate that staff finds the reprocessing instructions in current user manuals difficult to comprehend and follow, the FDA said. The FDA is working with the duodenoscope manufacturing companies to revise and clarify the user materials to improve reprocessing outcomes and to reduce contamination risk.

Source:

• medscape.com