Gluten Free labelling

[Rebekah3]

How accurate is the 'gluten free' labelling on say a bag of cheetos? It says it right at the bottom below the ingredients. Just 'gluten free' no graphic with it. no warnings about being made in a facility that also processes wheat. Safe to eat or no?

[cyclinglady]

Those Fritos brand chips are safe -- but they are junk for anyone (yes....I buy chips.....)

 I purchase corn tortillas that say gluten free, but no mention of how they process them.  This is when you call the company directly and ask (or ask here but the response could be slower).  I live in California and I know from calling that those tortillas are being cranked out 24 hours a day.  No lines are shared.  There is flour in the facility, but not near the corn tortilla line.  I also stick to national brands with safe food handling procedures (e.g. Kraft, Con-Agra, etc.). 

 This is the tricky part of being gluten-free and staying safe.  You have to use common sense and if you are new it is hard to think clearly.  That is why we recommend whole foods until you are feeling better physically and mentally!  

[kareng]

http://www.fritolay.com/nutrition/special-dietary-needs/us-gluten-free-products-and-products-not-containing-gluten-ingredients.htm

 

[Rebekah3]

Thanks! I'm working to figure out how trustworthy the statement of "gluten free" is on packaging when it's just added there by the manufacturer. I guess I'll add some companies to my speed dial!