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Julie's Organic Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches

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oceansparkle Newbie
oceansparkle
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Hello all!

Just a note to inform all of you looking for the new Julie's Organic Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches is that while the ingredients in the ice cream look fine, the baking soda used in the cookies is not labeled as organic, AND there is an allergen alert at the bottom of the label noting that the "Product is manufactured in a facility that uses Wheat, Tree Nuts and Peanuts." Excuse me?

After enjoying one of these, and not scanning the ingredient list as well as I should have, I quickly had my "cross-contam" symptoms of ringing in my ears, headache on the left and top of my head, as well as a black substance that momentarily blurred my vision (nope, I wasn't smearing the thing all over my face). The symptoms lasted about 15 mins. Lesson to remember: don't trust the product name and throughly read the ingredient list. I should have known better.

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GlutenFreeManna
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Hello all!

Just a note to inform all of you looking for the new Julie's Organic Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches is that while the ingredients in the ice cream look fine, the baking soda used in the cookies is not labeled as organic, AND there is an allergen alert at the bottom of the label noting that the "Product is manufactured in a facility that uses Wheat, Tree Nuts and Peanuts." Excuse me?

After enjoying one of these, and not scanning the ingredient list as well as I should have, I quickly had my "cross-contam" symptoms of ringing in my ears, headache on the left and top of my head, as well as a black substance that momentarily blurred my vision (nope, I wasn't smearing the thing all over my face). The symptoms lasted about 15 mins. Lesson to remember: don't trust the product name and throughly read the ingredient list. I should have known better.

Sorry, but what does organic baking soda have to do with gluten? I thought all baking soda was gluten free. And I don't doubt that you had a CC reaction, I avoid anything made on shared equipment. Unfortunately that statement is not required on packaging (at least in the US). It's a statement the company makes just to cover their behinds.

Ahorsesoul Enthusiast
Ahorsesoul
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So sorry they did not agree with you.

I eat these. I very sensitive but haven't had a problem--knock on wood. I cut these tiny things in half, spoon caramel topping on and then whipped cream, half for me half for dh.

oceansparkle Newbie
oceansparkle
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Sorry, but what does organic baking soda have to do with gluten? I thought all baking soda was gluten free. And I don't doubt that you had a CC reaction, I avoid anything made on shared equipment. Unfortunately that statement is not required on packaging (at least in the US). It's a statement the company makes just to cover their behinds.

This post works within the confines of truth in labeling. I guess in this case there is probably cross-contamination with the baking soda too. I personally feel that organic and gluten free goes hand-in-hand. I have problems with additives and artifical ingredients as well as gluten and other cereal derivatives. With that being said, in my opinion, an item labled gluten-free should be just that. How can producers even claim that a product is gluten free when cross-contamination is such a problem to many of us. I'm still learning! Peace and Love.

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This post works within the confines of truth in labeling. I guess in this case there is probably cross-contamination with the baking soda too. I personally feel that organic and gluten free goes hand-in-hand. I have problems with additives and artifical ingredients as well as gluten and other cereal derivatives. With that being said, in my opinion, an item labled gluten-free should be just that. How can producers even claim that a product is gluten free when cross-contamination is such a problem to many of us. I'm still learning! Peace and Love.

Unfortunately organic does not equal gluten free. Some organic companies offer gluten free items and it's true that when there are fewer ingredients (in the case or most organics) it's easier to read the label and figure out if there are gluten ingredients added. But just because the company is organic doesn't mean there are fewer cross contamination risks. And it's also true in the "organic" world that the product doesn't have to be 100% organic to use the word organic on the package. Unless it is claiming to be "100% organic", the product can legally use the word organic (along with the USDA organic seal) if it has only 95% organic ingredients. And it can say "made with organic ingredients" on the package if it is 70% organic.

As far as an item being 100% gluten free, there are no true guarantees with processed things. Even a certified gluten free item only needs to test under a certain ppm level of gluten. And I think the words "gluten free" are not even regulated in the US. A company that at least puts a "processed in the same facility/same equipment..." statement on the label is simply being honest. Not all companies will warn you so you have to do your research when you are really sensitive to CC. Sorry, I hope you feel better soon.

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I've never heard of organic baking soda. In fact I did a search for it and didn't find it. So I looked to see what it is made of. And as I thought, it is a mineral. I don't think it can be organic. Just like salt can't be organic. I thought the only things that could be organic were things that were grown. Like fruits and vegetables. But I could be wrong.

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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I've never heard of organic baking soda. In fact I did a search for it and didn't find it. So I looked to see what it is made of. And as I thought, it is a mineral. I don't think it can be organic. Just like salt can't be organic. I thought the only things that could be organic were things that were grown. Like fruits and vegetables. But I could be wrong.

Good point. Baking soda is a chemical made from rocks, salt, chemicals. not sure that can be organic.

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oceansparkle Newbie
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Unfortunately organic does not equal gluten free. Some organic companies offer gluten free items and it's true that when there are fewer ingredients (in the case or most organics) it's easier to read the label and figure out if there are gluten ingredients added. But just because the company is organic doesn't mean there are fewer cross contamination risks. And it's also true in the "organic" world that the product doesn't have to be 100% organic to use the word organic on the package. Unless it is claiming to be "100% organic", the product can legally use the word organic (along with the USDA organic seal) if it has only 95% organic ingredients. And it can say "made with organic ingredients" on the package if it is 70% organic.

As far as an item being 100% gluten free, there are no true guarantees with processed things. Even a certified gluten free item only needs to test under a certain ppm level of gluten. And I think the words "gluten free" are not even regulated in the US. A company that at least puts a "processed in the same facility/same equipment..." statement on the label is simply being honest. Not all companies will warn you so you have to do your research when you are really sensitive to CC. Sorry, I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks so much for your kind words and excellent reply! I learn so much every day. I need to be more understanding to myself when I accidently ingest gluten. I just freaks me out a bit, makes me mad, so much time wasted being sick, you know...

oceansparkle Newbie
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I've never heard of organic baking soda. In fact I did a search for it and didn't find it. So I looked to see what it is made of. And as I thought, it is a mineral. I don't think it can be organic. Just like salt can't be organic. I thought the only things that could be organic were things that were grown. Like fruits and vegetables. But I could be wrong.

Yes, you're right! I was so upset at the time I posted I got carried away :rolleyes: ! Actually, I've found aluminum free baking soda that I use when I bake. I'm baking Pamela's gluten free chocolate cake right now, so hopefully it will hit the spot (and my family will like it)! Thanks so much!

oceansparkle Newbie
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So sorry they did not agree with you.

I eat these. I very sensitive but haven't had a problem--knock on wood. I cut these tiny things in half, spoon caramel topping on and then whipped cream, half for me half for dh.

WOW! That sounds fabuously decadent! I'll have to try it soon! Thanks! :D

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