Walmart Brand Black Pepper?

[bluelotus]

Okay, some of you may know that I have blammed my on again off again recent glutenings on my husband and possible contamination. Admittedly, I do feel bad putting the blame on him, since I cannot be sure. I haven't always lived with him while I was gluten-free and felt fine while gluten-free and not living with him. But, after moving in, I've been sick fairly often. Last night, I may have found the culprit - Walmart brand black pepper. I always used McCormick's brands when I lived alone, but when we moved in together, we combined things, including spices and I have been using his Walmart brand since. I remember a recent post somewhere saying that Walmart will not say that any of their stuff is gluten-free. Can't believe I didn't consider this before.

Can anyone tell me whether I can stop blaming my husband and start blaming the pepper?

[lovegrov]

Walmart is now labeling a lot of stuff as to whether or not it's gluten-free. You can also call Walmart now but I can't find the e-mail with the number. I've never specifically checked on Walmart ground pepper, but I've never heard of or found a pepper that has gluten.

richard

[bluelotus]

I wouldn't think their pepper has gluten directly added, more of a contamination concern. This pepper is over a year old too, so any new labeling done wouldn't apply to this item.

[nettiebeads]

I wouldn't think their pepper has gluten directly added, more of a contamination concern.  This pepper is over a year old too, so any new labeling done wouldn't apply to this item.

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I just checked my Great Value black pepper (it's old too). The labeling laws were in effect when this can was purchased, and as it doesn't have anything else added except black pepper, nothing is printed on the can for ingredients. But black pepper isn't an expensive item - replace it if you have doubts. I know I'll be going back to WalMart tonight or tomorrow - I'll check the new cans then.

[bluelotus]

I appreciate it. I just found out a hair product of mine had wheat in it, so I apologize for possibly blaming Walmart for something that they didn't do. I plan on keeping the pepper off my food for about a week and then will add it back to see what happens.

Thanks again for the help.