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Mi-del Cookies?

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annie-is-GF Newbie
annie-is-GF
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I already posted this question on some Facebook celiac groups and got a bit of guidance, but I would like to ask some of you life-long gluten-free experts as well :)

I am IN LOVE with Mi-Del brand's gluten-free gingersnap cookies. In my opinion they are better than glutenous regular ginger snaps. After being on a 2-day high of happiness that such a cookie exists, I heard on a different message board that this brand is notorious for cross-contamination. Apparently Mi-Del also processes wheat-based baking in the same factory. However, I also heard that this has changed and that Mi-Del gluten-free products are seriously gluten-free now.

Some celiacs in the Facebook groups mentioned getting sick from the Mi-Del animal cookies which on the package claim to be gluten-free. Apparently, though, this is just in the States... in Canada they are processed at a different plant or something.

Does anyone know anything about this? Have any of you been glutened by this product? By the way, Mi-Del makes chocolate chip, animal cookies and pecan cookies labeled as being gluten-free too. But my favourites are the ginger snaps. :)

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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I don't know if they are made on dedicated equipment, I don't buy them because they use soy flour--that alone would make me react because I'm sensitive to soy.

I would call the company myself and talk to them. I do this when I'm not sure--it's really the only way to know. ;)

FeedIndy Contributor
FeedIndy
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My youngest is very sensitive and she eats these all the time. That's not to say that there couldn't be a risk of CC, but in 6 months and several bags of both the animal cookies and ginger snaps, she hasn't gotten sick.

Generic Apprentice
Generic
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I eat them every now and then and have never gotten sick from them. I live in the states, and have eaten them for years.

mandasmom Rookie
mandasmom
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I eat them every now and then and have never gotten sick from them. I live in the states, and have eaten them for years.

We eat them all the time--we love the "oreos"..never had a problem--def worth a try!!

floridamae Newbie
floridamae
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I am a newly-diagnosed celiac (two months) and really miss baked goods. I agree that the Mi-Del ginger snaps are really great. They're my favorite cookie. They seem to be fine to me. I haven't noticed any problems eating them.

I noticed that my local health food store carries both gluten and gluten-free Mi-Del cookies.

PS - I have been reading posts for quite a while before jumping in. Thanks for the push to be included.

Generic Apprentice
Generic
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My actual favorite cookie is the kinnickinick (SP?) oreos. They taste like the real thing, but don't leave that disgusting greasy film on the roof of your mouth. I think they are slightly less sweet too. Which is just fine by me.

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PS - I have been reading posts for quite a while before jumping in. Thanks for the push to be included.

floridamae: just wanted to add a welcome to you. we are happy to have you here and hope that you continue to join in. let us know if there is anything we can do to help. :)

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