Chex

[kareng]

This is the answer I got about Chex. You can see I specifically asked about separate machines or facilities. Not sure that they answered that.

Dear Valued Consumer:

Thank you for contacting us about gluten in Chex cereal.

General Mills offers several products that are labeled gluten-free. Please check the package label for the gluten-free statement on the front/side/back of the package. Only products that can be verified to be gluten free will be declared as gluten free on the label. It is important to check the product label each time you purchase a product because it has the most accurate information about the product in the package.

Because we constantly strive to improve our products′ quality and nutritional value, the most up-to-date product information is on the package the product is purchased in. For that reason, we do not distribute product information lists as they could quickly become outdated. A current list of products on the market that are gluten free can be found by visiting www.liveglutenfreely.com . It is important to check the package label before purchasing for the gluten-free statement on the front/side/back of the package to verify that the package you choose is gluten free.

For products not labeled gluten free, we will always declare gluten containing ingredients if they are added to the product. If the ingredient declaration lists wheat, oats, barley, rye, or derivatives of these grains, then the product contains gluten. Examples of derivative ingredients include: malt, barley malt, organic malt, semolina, Durham, triticale, and spelt. We do not include gluten containing ingredients in the ′Natural Flavors′ or ′Spices′ on the product ingredient list. If there are gluten ingredients in our products, those ingredients are always clearly listed.

If there are no gluten- containing ingredients listed in the product ingredient label, but the product does not make a gluten free claim, it is because we cannot fully assure that this product is gluten free. While we have not added gluten-containing ingredients, factors such as sourcing, conditions of manufacture, etc. do not allow us to provide the full level of assurance that a gluten free claim requires.

Additional information regarding gluten may be obtained by contacting your health care professional or:

Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America, Inc.

PO Box 31700

Omaha, NE 68131-0700

402-558-0600

Or toll free: 877-CSA-4-CSA (877-272-4272)

www.csaceliacs.org

or: Celiac Disease Foundation

13251 Ventura Blvd. #1

Studio City, Ca. 91604

Phone: (818)990-2354

Fax: (818)990-2379

www.celiac.org

We hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,

Kimberly Rogand

Consumer Services

>Original Message From: karen.net

>

>Originated by Consumer Much debate on the Celiac forums about Chex cereal. Are the gluten free Chex made in a separate facility or separate machines from the wheat Chex?

[heatherjane]

This is the answer I got about Chex. You can see I specifically asked about separate machines or facilities. Not sure that they answered that.

Dear Valued Consumer:

Thank you for contacting us about gluten in Chex cereal.

General Mills offers several products that are labeled gluten-free. Please check the package label for the gluten-free statement on the front/side/back of the package. Only products that can be verified to be gluten free will be declared as gluten free on the label. It is important to check the product label each time you purchase a product because it has the most accurate information about the product in the package.

Because we constantly strive to improve our products′ quality and nutritional value, the most up-to-date product information is on the package the product is purchased in. For that reason, we do not distribute product information lists as they could quickly become outdated. A current list of products on the market that are gluten free can be found by visiting www.liveglutenfreely.com . It is important to check the package label before purchasing for the gluten-free statement on the front/side/back of the package to verify that the package you choose is gluten free.

For products not labeled gluten free, we will always declare gluten containing ingredients if they are added to the product. If the ingredient declaration lists wheat, oats, barley, rye, or derivatives of these grains, then the product contains gluten. Examples of derivative ingredients include: malt, barley malt, organic malt, semolina, Durham, triticale, and spelt. We do not include gluten containing ingredients in the ′Natural Flavors′ or ′Spices′ on the product ingredient list. If there are gluten ingredients in our products, those ingredients are always clearly listed.

If there are no gluten- containing ingredients listed in the product ingredient label, but the product does not make a gluten free claim, it is because we cannot fully assure that this product is gluten free. While we have not added gluten-containing ingredients, factors such as sourcing, conditions of manufacture, etc. do not allow us to provide the full level of assurance that a gluten free claim requires.

Additional information regarding gluten may be obtained by contacting your health care professional or:

Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America, Inc.

PO Box 31700

Omaha, NE 68131-0700

402-558-0600

Or toll free: 877-CSA-4-CSA (877-272-4272)

www.csaceliacs.org

or: Celiac Disease Foundation

13251 Ventura Blvd. #1

Studio City, Ca. 91604

Phone: (818)990-2354

Fax: (818)990-2379

www.celiac.org

We hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,

Kimberly Rogand

Consumer Services

>Original Message From: karen.net

>

>Originated by Consumer Much debate on the Celiac forums about Chex cereal. Are the gluten free Chex made in a separate facility or separate machines from the wheat Chex?

I'm just guessing, but I wonder if they have email replies in template form, and that rep just replied to your email with it. I would email them back with her reply included and ask for further clarification.

[kareng]

I'm just guessing, but I wonder if they have email replies in template form, and that rep just replied to your email with it. I would email them back with her reply included and ask for further clarification.

I have sent them back a note saying that they didn't answer the question. And asking again about dedicated lines or facilities. I'm guessing that they are using the same machines just being extra careful. I eat them and like them.

[heatherjane]

I have sent them back a note saying that they didn't answer the question. And asking again about dedicated lines or facilities. I'm guessing that they are using the same machines just being extra careful. I eat them and like them.

I've eaten them with no issue, but my symptoms aren't as severe as some people's, so there's always a chance that I can get glutened without realizing it. It will be interesting to see what they say. Keep us posted!

[Tigercat17]

I know I have a problem with them. I can't eat the Cinnamon Chex. My stomach hurts every time I tried them. I wonder too if they use dedicated lines.

Please let use know when you find out.

Thanks!