Sweet Baby Ray's Bbq Sauce

[HarMonica Designs]

I am absolutely have gluten reactions to Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce (this time the Sweet n Spicy).  My home is completely gluten free as I’m extremely sensitive.  I have eaten this in the past without severe issues but the other night, it was the only thing that could have caused one of the most horrible gluten reactions I have ever gotten.  3 days of misery to wade through now.  I had a bad reaction once before and I discounted this as being the culprit since it is labeled gluten free.  It can’t possibly be!  I wouldn’t react like this if it was.  The fact that there is a 12 year running blog on this product specifically tells me that something is up with it, regardless of how it is labeled and regardless of what the company says.  I won’t eat it again, ever. 

[Elsi]

On 10/20/2020 at 3:30 PM, HarMonica Designs said:

I am absolutely have gluten reactions to Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce (this time the Sweet n Spicy).  My home is completely gluten free as I’m extremely sensitive.  I have eaten this in the past without severe issues but the other night, it was the only thing that could have caused one of the most horrible gluten reactions I have ever gotten.  3 days of misery to wade through now.  I had a bad reaction once before and I discounted this as being the culprit since it is labeled gluten free.  It can’t possibly be!  I wouldn’t react like this if it was.  The fact that there is a 12 year running blog on this product specifically tells me that something is up with it, regardless of how it is labeled and regardless of what the company says.  I won’t eat it again, ever. 

So glad I found this discussion, same thing just happened to me tonight. I couldn’t figure out what I was reacting to! No more Sweet Baby Ray’s in this house, unfortunately.

[Scott Adams]

Sweet Baby Ray's does make the "gluten-free" claim on many of their sauces on their web site, but it looks to be a work in progress, so hopefully any issues will be resolved soon:

https://www.sweetbabyrays.com/FAQ

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Do Sweet Baby Ray’s products contain gluten?
Most of our products do not contain gluten. Products and ingredients made from grains containing gluten—such as wheat, rye and barley—will be clearly listed in the ingredient statement on the package label.
 
Are Sweet Baby Ray’s products labeled "Gluten Free"?
Only products that meet the FDA standard for gluten free will be labeled as such. At this time, we are in the process of updating our labels to reflect this standard.  Please refer to the ingredient statement on package labels or contact us for clarification.
 
How do you ensure your products are gluten free?
We have a program in place to support the use of the “Gluten Free” statement. Our products are manufactured in facilities with stringent programs to insure label compliance. 

 

[Ashley Marie]

On 2/10/2008 at 4:42 PM, Lisa said:

 

 

There is nothing that yells "gluten" and it is well used among members here. There are some corn derived ingredients though.

I too seem to have a reaction. I have about 10 canker sores in my mouth rn from it and J only get that reaction with glute . I have celiacs disease and am extremely allergic. I don't understand, when this is supposed to be a gliten free product. 

[Ashley Marie]

I have celiacs disease,  and am highly allergic to gluten. I ate Sweet Baby Ray's Original Barbecue Sauce throughout the last couple of days and have more than 10 canker sores in my mouth which is only gluten does that to me. As well as major belly pains ect. There must be trace amounts in my opionion. Which sux, cuz I love the stuff. But it just isn't worth the allergic reactions.

[Scott Adams]

That BBQ sauce is labeled "gluten-free," is it possible you got gluten somewhere else, or have an additional sensitivity?

https://www.sweetbabyrays.com/sauces/bbq-sauces/original-barbecue-sauce

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Ingredients: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Tomato Paste, Modified Corn Starch, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Natural Smoke Flavor, Spice, Caramel Color, Molasses, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Garlic,* Mustard Flour, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Tamarind, Natural Flavor, Celery Seed. *Dried.

Kosher
Gluten Free