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How Do You Handle Gluten Free Food

darkr

By darkr
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darkr Newbie
darkr
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I am a frequent shopper at Wild Oates. And they always try to place gluten free stickers next to the products that are gluten free.

So Ive been eating this Organic soup for the past few weeks (it had the sticker next to it) when I looked at the allergy info today and it says its in a facility that processes wheat and other ingredients.

Do you stay away from those because contamination is heavy? Im out 10 bucks :(

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VioletBlue Contributor
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I am a frequent shopper at Wild Oates. And they always try to place gluten free stickers next to the products that are gluten free.

So Ive been eating this Organic soup for the past few weeks (it had the sticker next to it) when I looked at the allergy info today and it says its in a facility that processes wheat and other ingredients.

Do you stay away from those because contamination is heavy? Im out 10 bucks :(

I wouldn't eat it. I also won't eat anything that uses the wording "Natural Flavors" or "Starch" or "Spices" on the ingredient label. I still see way too many foods out there that have no allergan information on the label. It's just not worth the chance for me personally. I've been "accidentally" glutened by root beer, asprin and a turkey roll so far and I'm not willing to go through it again no matter what that leaves off my plate.

I had a similar experience in the local Organic store. They put a special price sticker on everything that is gluten free. They put one on a Newman's crispy chocolate bar. I trusted their sticker. Got to reading the ingredients five minutes AFTER I'd opened it and started eating and saw Barley Malt on the ingredient list. :blink:

violet

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I am a frequent shopper at Wild Oates. And they always try to place gluten free stickers next to the products that are gluten free.

So Ive been eating this Organic soup for the past few weeks (it had the sticker next to it) when I looked at the allergy info today and it says its in a facility that processes wheat and other ingredients.

Do you stay away from those because contamination is heavy? Im out 10 bucks :(

Yes. Donate to friends or family fast.

I've just discovered that my brand of Buckwheat has been ditched due to contamination! I'm out a little more in terms of bucks but grain options are looking very slim right about now. Good luck.

Marcus.

de caps Contributor
de caps
Posted

Hi,

In the begining I did eat products that were processed on equipment that also processes wheat and I did not notice any reaction. Now 2 1/2 years gluten-free, I can not tolerate it at all. I carefully read labels to avoid this. I have a pretty bad reaction to these items now and stay far far away. Everyone is different. Some people are more sensitive than others. My GI doctor told me that all it takes is a very small amout of gluten to cause a reaction. He said it can be as small as what would fit on the tip of a match stick.

I hopw this helps.

Donna

StrongerToday Enthusiast
StrongerToday
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At first I avoided it, now I don't and either I've been incredibly lucky or I'm not that sensitive. If you don't feel comfortable eating it - check the expiration date and if it's far away just set it aside for now. Another option would be to donate it to a food bank - at least you'll get a warm fuzzy out of it.

larry mac Enthusiast
larry mac
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I am a frequent shopper at Wild Oates. And they always try to place gluten free stickers next to the products that are gluten free.

So Ive been eating this Organic soup for the past few weeks (it had the sticker next to it) when I looked at the allergy info today and it says its in a facility that processes wheat and other ingredients.

Do you stay away from those because contamination is heavy? Im out 10 bucks :(

dr,

#1:

I think you answered your own question.

"....So Ive been eating this Organic soup for the past few weeks... "

If it had made you sick, you would have suspected something was amiss and searched until you identified it.

#2:

I don't trust those gluten-free stickers at the store.

#3

One always reads all the ingredients (specifically looking for "malt"), and if wheat, barley, rye, or malt isn't listed but the 'ol "produced in facility" is, one keeps that in the back of ones mind for future reference in case of possible reaction. and

#3:

I don't worry about it unless I get a reaction. Having said that, my reactions have been few and mild (been lucky so far).

best regards & good luck, lm

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