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  • Hey! I'm Not "Allergic" to Wheat!
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  1. Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with celiac disease at the end of September 2023 and immediately started the gluten-free diet. Ever since I was a little girl, I've often been ill, and throughout my childhood I was underweight and severely deficient in iron and vitamin D in particular. In my pre-adolescence, I began to have difficulty standing, running etc., and after more than a year of tests and X-rays, no diagnosis could be made. Fortunately, in adolescence it went away on its own. The doctors never really understood why I was so often ill as a child. I changed doctors and treatments several times, but nothing helped. Around the age of 14, I started to lose a lot of my hair, and by the age of 18 I had severe alopecia. Several years later I had an event in my life that deeply affected me and I suffered a great deal of stress for a long time, since when I've also started to lose my eyebrows. After a major eyebrow loss this summer, I decided to do something about all this and understand what is going on with me. After a lot of research, I realized that I might have celiac disease. I was diagnosed with the disease in September and my gastroenterologist has put me on a strict diet which I follow to the letter (I eat almost no processed foods and those I do eat rarely I check for contamination). However, I don't feel that my symptoms are improving. True, I no longer have a constant gut ache or dizziness, but apart from that, my acne is still present and has even worsened, my hair and eyebrows don't seem to be improving (I still loss lots of them) and I'm constantly tired. I have a diet where I eat very little dairy, lots of protein and fruits, vegetables, oilseeds, etc.. I'm 6 months into a gluten-free diet, how long did it take you to see your skin, hair and fatigue improve for those who also had these symptoms in particular? Thank you very much
  2. I have been swollen for about two months now, literally continuously glutened by something. I am usually super healthy and great, not having issues. I've been eating Cedars hummus in the last two months and Made Good granola bars. Has anyone ever had issues/reactions to these brands?

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  4. Does any one know how long it will be until the dairy issue going to go away after being gluten free? I feel better but doing as my dietician says and trying to reintroduce proper dairy is causing a lot of issues. Hello I’m new but I thought I’d ask here i am currently gluten free after said celiac diagnosis and have been for 7 months I do feel better I was almost in the hospital which is how bad it got until people started to listen to me. Previously I was dairy free for only a month but have been lactose intolerant for atleast a decade. Because I suffer from a bowel disease I have a dietitian who now tells me to try full dairy again by reintroducing it because “gluten is the issue” however I have tried repeatedly to do this but when i try I causes massive bowel problems, pain and so. More info: (I can’t take soya milk since that brought me up in rash I also can’t seem to tolerate milk. However some foods with little soy or dairy allows me to have small solid rather than D) TiA X
  5. My labs are still quite abnormal - DGP IgG, DGP IgA & tTG IgA all elevated and Immunoglobulin A is low. My endoscopy at diagnosis was Marsh 3b and is now Marsh 0. My doctor is stumped. He said it’s possibly another autoimmune disease that hasn’t fully presented itself. I am curious to know if anyone else has experienced something similar with celiac disease, specifically abnormal labs with fully healed villi. If so, was the cause of abnormal labs ever determined?
  6. Celiac.com 01/19/2017 - When celiac disease was originally described, one of its hallmark presenting signs was extreme underweight. Along with diarrhea, digestive pain and bloating, the severe weight loss was understood to 'always' be present. Fast forward over 100 years and things have changed. Not only are many celiacs overweight, but those with gluten sensitivity are increasingly falling into that category as well. Sadly, too often doctors miss testing for these life-long conditions because of a patient's weight status. Stuck in the historical definition, these doctors have missed the current face of celiac and gluten sensitivity – a person can be any weight, and they frequently have weight to lose. We often speak of the leaky gut, formally known as a condition of increased intestinal permeability, found in the small intestine. This situation is seen most often in those with an intolerance to gluten due to their upregulation of a protein only made by humans, called zonulin. Zonulin was discovered by Dr. Alessio Fasano and his team. The zonulin molecule dictates the opening and closing of the 'gates' of the small intestine. With a surface area of over 3,000 square feet, that involves a lot of gates! While only humans make zonulin, not all humans produce it. Twenty percent do not, 50 percent has a single copy of the gene and 30 percent of the population has both copies of the gene. Those with both copies are in the unenviable position of being two times more likely to die from all causes, and the diseases they do get tend to be more severe. When a lab test was done on rats highly predisposed to develop type 1 diabetes, two thirds of them never developed the disease when they were given a drug that inhibited zonulin. I know you're going to ask, so here's the answer: A drug does not yet exist for humans that performs this function. However, it is being developed, along with a test for zonulin, by Dr Fasano. A study published last Fall in Nutrition Research titled "Potential mechanisms for the emerging link between obesity and increased intestinal permeability” and lead by TF Teixeira, found a link that could well explain the obesity issue so commonly seen. Those with an intolerance to gluten not only tend to have a leaky gut due to the above mentioned zonulin connection, but they also have weakened immune systems due to the constant assault by gluten. The weakened immune system, predominantly housed in the small intestine, is thus less able to defend the body against the normal barrage of bacteria, amoeba, parasites and the like. Why do I call the presence of these organisms 'normal'? Because it is. Now, with that said, it is NOT normal for such organisms to gain a foothold in the intestine and procreate there, but their presence is a normal byproduct of eating food, putting one's fingers in one's mouth, etc. (These are microscopic organisms so don't get too grossed out.) The point is, that a healthy immune system easily kills them; an unhealthy immune system is unable to do its job. The result is a gut full of endotoxins (toxins released from inside bacteria when they disintegrate) or other inhospitable organisms. These bad organisms thereby fight against the good ones. The good bacteria in the gut (called the microbiome) literally have a population that exceeds the number of cells in the human body by 10 times. The genes associated with this population exceeds that of the human body by 100 times. We are talking about a part of the human body, long under-appreciated, that is now being considered influential enough to be considered an 'organ' in its own right. Emerging research reveals that when this organ is overwhelmed by toxins in the gut, its composition changes as far as the balance of certain organisms (probiotics), as does its ability to absorb nutrients and expend energy (burn calories). The result is not only weight gain but increased cholesterol, triglycerides, and insulin resistance – the latter leads to diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Intestinal permeability is also thought to be influenced by a high fat and high fructose diet, plus certain nutritional deficiencies such as zinc. Another study from the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition titled "Gut Microbiota, Intestinal Permeability, Obesity-Induced Inflammation and Liver Injury” found much the same data. They found that eating a poor diet (high fat, high fructose) could affect the microbiome in as little as one to two days – the result being heart disease and obesity. So, how do we keep our microbiome happy? Discover if you have a gluten or dairy intolerance. If so, avoid those foods. Avoid excess, bad fats including fast food, trans fats, preprocessed, prepackaged foods, etc. Avoid ALL fructose. I'm not talking about the natural fructose in fruit, of course, but all added fructose, especially high fructose corn sweeteners. If you can, get your gut tested for the presence of any inhospitable organisms that have gotten a foothold in your system. This same test will evaluate the health of your microbiome. Another test that's good, as a verifier that you're on the right track, is one for a leaky gut. We tend to recommend this one once you've been on a reparative program for a while, to confirm that we are accomplishing our goal. Do ingest 9 servings of organic vegetables and fruits each day. These are naturally healing and prebiotic, meaning that they give strength and nourishment to your probiotic population. Ensure that you are not deficient in any major vitamins and minerals such as B's, D, zinc, magnesium, calcium, etc. While it seems like a 'no brainer' to take probiotics, here's a couple of things to keep in mind. a. Use a human strain b. Get a combination of organisms such as acidophilus, bifidus, etc. c. Due to dairy products being such a commonly sensitive food, get probiotics that are free of all dairy. d. Sometimes, if you have an infection in the gut, you may feel worse on probiotics. If this occurs, stop them, of course, but realize that you should look into step 4 above. I'm happy to help you! Don't cheat. I'm sorry, but being 'good' Monday through Friday and going crazy on the weekends just isn't going to cut it if you want to be healthy. And if your health is already compromised somewhat, cheating just isn't worth the dangerous repercussions. That microbiome can change in a day or two when you've been eating a poor diet. Remember that. I hope you found this helpful. It is interesting how much we are discovering about how the health of the gut dictates so much about our general health or tendency towards disease. And it's also quite revealing how much of a culprit gluten can be when trying to optimize the function of the small intestine and its immune system. Please send me your questions or comments. I am here to help! My clinic, HealthNOW Medical Center, is a destination clinic. You don't need to live locally to receive help with your health. You are welcome to call us anytime for a free health analysis – 408-733-0400. References: Nutrition Research. 2012 Sep;32(9):637-47. Potential mechanisms for the emerging link between obesity and increased intestinal permeability.Teixeira TF, Collado MC, Ferreira CL, Bressan J, Peluzio Mdo C. Journal of Parenteral and ENteral Nutrition 2011. Gut Microbiota, Intestinal Permeability, Obesity-Induced Inflammation and Liver Injury. Thomas H. Frazier, MD1; John K. DiBaise, MD, and Craig J. McClain, MD. Volume XX Number X
  7. I have spent endless hours researching and reading this forum. Thank you everyone for sharing your stories! I was diagnosed in mid Feb 22 with positive blood. The hospital said to go gluten free asap as my levels were very high and did not need to be confirmed in biopsy. Im 3 months in and some things have cleared up, symptoms that I didnt even realise were related (sore feet and hands in the morning, dry mouth and eyes) but I have ongoing constant dull lower back and abdo pain, its so low its pretty much in my pelvis/groin (similar to menstrual pain) Weirdly its not there in morning when I get up but appears around mid day even if i dont eat. Its the same every day, although somedays it can be more painful to the point I take pain relief. I also have the feeling my bowel is full but I dont have C or D and am regular I take probiotics, digestive enzymes, B complex and magnesium. Ive had CT with contrast (last December) and more recently a pelvic ultrasound. Last blood test my Ferritin was slightly low and my CRP is always high. But all other tests normal, except for celiac of course. Any suggestions???

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  9. In one’s journey, there are many phases, experiences, connections, voyages, events, happenings, longings, dreams, revelations, unexpected turns, and everyday life. My journey has been filled to the brim with these and more. My Dream - to receive certification as a culinary nutrition expert and continue serving and encouraging others in their journey to wellness. I have lived a blessed life. Among the most incredible blessings have been: A tremendously large and deeply loving extended family. Marrying a husband who could not love me more, standing by me for 47 years. Children Who Love Home and exhibit “Home is Where Mom and Dad Are.” A home and church life that taught values, standards, and the meaning of love, friendship, and loyalty to God, Family, Country, State, and self. Wonderful lifelong friends spanning the globe. A vocation steeped in a life of serving others. Passions that have been allowed to flourish. The opportunity to see firsthand where God’s miraculous theater of the New Testament unfolded and followed the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. Seeing our children follow their Christian upbringing into adulthood. Finding Dr. Christine O’Brien, who guided me toward wellness. (Functional Medicine Doctor and more) The opportunity to navigate the Academy of Culinary Nutrition Expert Certification Program. These and many, many more are only but a speck in the journey of my lifetime. My unexpected turn - the diagnosis of Celiac Disease. While this was not a devastating diagnosis, it was undoubtedly one, at first, that seemed unnavigable. But my upbringing of standards, values, loyalty, and a “Can Do” attitude, and the fact that the 15-year journey to health finally birthed an answer, I was highly motivated to abide by the plan that eventually would heal my body. 5 years later, unexpectedly, an additional 25 food items were restricted. Still committed and with excellent guidance from Doctor O’Brien, the journey continued. Home | Complete Health & Wellness | Lewisville, TX (dfwwellnesscenter.com) Making any significant dietary change is hard. One must look at the big picture. Our initial thoughts: “How can I cook for myself and the rest of the family?” What about attending multiple meetings and traveling frequently? One can only suffer being told, “You can eat salad,” so many times. We must remember that it is our journey. If we want the journey to be smooth, we must plan ahead, pack the right items, including emergency items, and alert our hosts of any needs. In doing so, above all we must be patient; it takes time for others to understand and remember our parameters. Although Gluten-Free was easy for me, I realized that everyone did not know what that meant. Most family and co-workers were sensitive to plan for me initially. But as time went on, sometimes it was easier to ensure there was salad. Restaurants were so afraid; they would only cook my food with salt and pepper. The things that helped me enjoy this journey were: 1. Researching to fully understand for myself what I could and couldn’t eat. 2. Carrying Garlic Salt, Cholula, and Ghee in my purse for serendipitous eating out. 3. Parties – I took gluten-free crackers for dips/cheese trays or a dish/dessert or planned to eat before or after the party. 4. Restaurants- look at the menu online, call ahead or arrive early, and speak to the chef. These steps helped reduce my stress and others who did care, but didn’t know how to accommodate me. This journey could be rough, and we could cave into excuses, but if given the chance, take time to understand, be prepared, and above all - Enjoy All the Blessings, including the wonderful world of beautiful foods that await us.
  10. Celiac.com 05/11/2015 - Many people with celiac disease know that gluten exposure can cause gut damage and trouble absorbing some vitamins and minerals, which can lead to serious deficiencies. However, even celiac who follow gluten-free diets may experience similar issues, including impaired vitamin and mineral absorption. The most common vitamin and mineral deficiencies in celiac patients include the following vitamins and minerals: B vitamins, especially B12 Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Iron Calcium Carotene Copper Folic acid Magnesium Selenium Zinc As a result, patients with celiac disease can develop iron-deficiency anemia, including a type that resists oral iron supplementation, and may also develop osteoporosis and osteopenia due to bone loss resulting from decreased calcium and vitamin D absorption. For these reasons, it is important that patients with celiac disease be monitored regularly to ensure that they have proper levels of vitamins and minerals in their bodies. Source: Open Original Shared Link
  11. Celiac.com 08/14/2018 - Occasionally, Celiac.com learns of an amusing gluten-free story after the fact. Such is the case of the “Gluten-Free Fireworks.” We recently learned about a funny little event that happened leading up to Fourth of July celebrations in the town of Springdale in Northwest Arkansas. It seems that a sign advertising "Gluten Free Fireworks" popped up near a fireworks stand on interstate 49 in Springdale. In case you missed the recent dose of Fourth of July humor, in an effort to attract customers and provide a bit of holiday levity, Pinnacle Fireworks put up a sign advertising "gluten-free fireworks.” The small company is owned by Adam Keeley and his father. "A lot of the people that come in want to crack a joke right along with you," Keeley said. "Every now and then, you will get someone that comes in and says so fireworks are supposed to be gluten-free right? Have I been buying fireworks that have gluten? So then I say no, no they are gluten-free. It's just a little fun." Keeley said that their stand saw a steady flow of customers in the week leading up to the Fourth. In addition to selling “gluten-free” fireworks, each fireworks package sold by Pinnacle features a QR code. The code can be scanned with a smartphone. The link leads to a video showing what the fireworks look like. We at Celiac.com hope you and your family had a safe, enjoyable, and, yes, gluten-free Fourth of July. Stay tuned for more on gluten-free fireworks and other zany, tongue-in-cheek stories. Read more at kark.com
  12. For over a year I had pain and tingling numbness in both arms and on the outer thighs. After being sent to Duke University Hospital and testing including skin biopsies it was determined to be SMALL FIBER NEUROPATHY. Genetic testing done on the samples determined that the cause is Celiac disease. Has anyone else heard of this or experienced it? Now I am so strict about Gluten but the small fiber (large problem) neuropathy has spread and at times pain is unbearable. I think if people were aware of the many facets of this Celiac disease they would find empathy and better compliance for those who suffer.
  13. Celiac.com 05/22/2015 - The fact that celiac disease is commonly misdiagnosed will come as little surprise to anyone who's ever gone through what can often be a long, circuitous process of getting diagnosed. Celiac symptoms can be vague, and can mirror symptoms of numerous other conditions. Even though celiac awareness is improving, and blood screens are becoming more common, misdiagnosis remains common for people who are eventually diagnosed with celiac disease. Can you guess the most common misdiagnoses that doctors make for patients with celiac disease? The most common misdiagnoses include: Irritable bowel syndrome: People with celiac disease are often told that they have irritable dowel syndrome when they actually have celiac disease. In fact, IBS is the most common misdiagnosis for people with celiac disease. Inflammatory bowel disease: Coming in a close second to IBS, inflammatory bowel disease is another common misdiagnosis for people who actually have celiac disease. Gastro-esophageal reflux disease: People with GERD don't have any higher rates of celiac disease than the rest of the population. However, to be fair, a pretty high percentage of newly diagnosed celiac patients have reflux and/or esophageal dysmotility; which might explain the high prevalence of reflux symptoms in celiac disease patients, and the common misdiagnosis of GERD. Ulcers: Ulcers are often wrongly suspected, well before celiac disease is finally diagnosed. Viral gastroenteritis: Another very common thing doctors suspect long before they suspect celiac disease, is viral gastroenteritis. Chronic fatigue syndrome: Fatigue is a common complaint of many people with celiac disease, so maybe it's understandable why many people with celiac disease find themselves with a misdiagnosis of chronic fatigue, rather than an accurate diagnosis of celiac disease. Allergies: Many people find themselves wrongly diagnosed with environmental allergies long before they are diagnosed with celiac disease. Parasitic infection: Celiac disease symptoms can mirror symptoms of certain gut parasites, which is one reason that many people with celiac disease find themselves being checked for parasites long before they get checked for celiac disease. Gallbladder disease: Celiac disease symptoms can mirror symptoms of gallbladder disease, which is why many people who actually have celiac disease find themselves diagnosed with gallbladder problems. Colitis: Another common culprit for misdiagnosis is colitis, which shares many symptoms with celiac disease. Cystic fibrosis: Many people don't realize that in a number of cases, the symptoms of celiac disease can lead doctors to suspect cystic fibrosis, rather than celiac disease, thus prolonging diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Psychological dysfunction: In many cases, celiac disease symptoms can be so hard to pin down that doctors find themselves wondering if the symptoms aren't really in the patient's head. In their quest for diagnosis, many people with celiac disease have been referred to a psychologist, rather than evaluated for celiac disease. Lactose intolerance: Lactose intolerance is a common misdiagnosis in celiac patients, because the mucosal damage from gluten leaves them unable to digest lactose-containing products. In addition to being frustrating and painful, misdiagnosis of celiac disease is a big deal because, left unaddressed, the damage done by the disease continues unabated, and can snowball into further health and wellness problems. Have you, or anyone you know, suffered through misdiagnosis before being diagnosed with celiac disease? Share your story in our comments section. Source: US Pharmacist. 2014;39(12):44-48.
  14. I'm rather confused about the length of time it takes for the small bowel to heal. I've read that it takes up to six months and other sites say its a lot longer and in some people it never heals. Also when a Celiac is 'glutened' and has an attack does that reverse the healing process.
  15. Celiac.com 07/13/2017 - Until recently, duodenal biopsy was considered the gold standard for diagnosing celiac disease, but that is changing. A number of studies have shown that celiac disease can be diagnosed using serological tests alone, but many clinicians have yet to embrace this approach. In both retrospective and prospective studies, one research team showed that certain IgA-tissue transglutaminase antibodies levels can predict celiac disease in adults 100% of the time. After making some adjustments to the analytical method for measuring the antibody, a team of researchers recently set out to to determine whether such serum tests can reliably diagnose celiac disease in large numbers adult patients without the need for small bowel biopsy. The research team included GKT Holmes, JM Forsyth, S Knowles, H Seddon, PG Hill, and AS Austin. They are variously associated with the Royal Derby Hospital, the Department of Pathology, and the Derby Digestive Diseases Centre at the Royal Derby Hospital in Derby, UK. For their study, the team conducted a retrospective analysis in an unselected series of 270 adult patients who underwent small bowel biopsies and the measurement of serum IgA-tissue transglutaminase antibody levels from 2009 to 2014. At an IgA-tissue transglutaminase antibody cut-off greater than 45 U/ml (>8×upper limit of normal+2SDs) the positive predictive value for celiac disease in this cohort was 100%; 40% of cases were above this cut-off. The team found that they could use IgA-tissue transglutaminase antibody levels to reliably diagnose celiac disease in a high proportion of these adult patients. This study adds to the growing body of evidence that supports the diagnosis of celiac disease without a mandatory small bowel biopsy. As a realist of these findings, the study team has changed the diagnostic guidelines for their center, and will now make celiac diagnosis based on cut-off levels of IgA-tissue transglutaminase. This is exciting news. For many, many years, the biopsy was considered the gold standard for diagnosing celiac disease. By eliminating biopsies in favor of IgA-tissue transglutaminase levels, diagnosing celiac disease could become much easier and even cheaper. Do you have celiac disease? Did you receive a biopsy for diagnosis? How do you feel about celiac diagnosis without biopsy? Share your thoughts below. Source: Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2017 Jun;29(6):640-645. doi: 10.1097/MEG.0000000000000841.
  16. Celiac.com 08/22/2014 - It is often hard to tell if isolated case reports have anything to contribute to the larger understanding of celiac disease. However, some case reports are enough in themselves to cause reflection, whatever their contribution to the larger scientific understanding may be. For most people with celiac disease, symptoms disappear and healing begins with the adoption of a gluten-free diet. For one 9-year-old girl, however, the battle to beat her symptoms and feel better did not end with a gluten-free diet. The girl had initially complained of non-specific abdominal discomfort, and showed positive blood tests for celiac disease. Duodenal biopsies revealed Marsh 3B histopathology. So, she definitely had celiac disease with corresponding symptoms. Despite following a strict gluten-free diet, the girl continued to have symptoms and show positive blood tests for active disease. Gluten is a common additive in plastics. After some detective work, the team discovered that the child was being exposed to gluten from her orthodontic retainer that contained a plasticized methacrylate polymer. She discontinued its use and her symptoms disappeared and her celiac blood tests returned to normal. This case illustrates that, even for patients on the strictest gluten-free diet, exposure to non-dietary sources of gluten, such as those used to make plastics, dental equipment, and cosmetics, can trigger or exacerbate celiac disease symptoms. This case also emphasizes the importance of ferreting out and removing all possible sources of gluten, including non-dietary, when managing celiac disease. Source: Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2013 Nov;52(11):1034-7. doi: 10.1177/0009922813506254.
  17. Celiac.com 10/16/2023 - For Halloween 2023, we've updated out Safe Gluten-Free Halloween Candy list from A to Z with new candy by manufacturers, both large and small, to offer our best, most up-to-date list of safe, gluten-free Halloween candy, along with a list of unsafe candy that contains gluten and should be avoided by people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. In addition to Certified gluten-free Oreo Cookies, we've included Snyder's Of Hanover's Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks. We've added new gluten-free treats by Albanese, Atkinson candy, Brach's, Canada Candy Co., Dare, Espeez Candy, Fun Sweets Cotton Candy, Gimbal’s Fine Candies, Maynard's, Tangy Zangy, and more! We’ve also expanded the manufacturer contact information for easier answers to gluten-free questions. While we do try to make both lists as complete and thorough as possible, but please do not consider the information definitive. Please only use it as a guideline. Because manufacturer formulations, recipes and practices can change, it's important to double-check labels, and/or manufacturer information. Candy that is reliably gluten-free at one point may suddenly be made with gluten ingredients. The opposite can also happen, as more manufacturers, when possible, are trying to use gluten-free ingredients. Before eating any candy on the list, please read labels, check manufacturer information, and choose according to your own sensitivity levels, or those of your loved ones. Feel free to comment below if we missed something, or have gotten anything wrong. For more information on Safe Gluten-Free Foods and Ingredients, consult our extensive List of Safe Gluten-Free Foods and Ingredients. For more information on Unsafe Gluten-Free Foods and Ingredients, consult our extensive List of Unsafe Non-Gluten-Free Foods and Ingredients. As always, Celiac.com wishes you and your loved ones a safe and happy gluten-free Halloween! Safe Gluten-Free Halloween Candy List: 3 Musketeers fun size 3 Musketeers Mint with dark chocolate A Act II Popcorn Balls Adams & Brooks Fun Pops Scooby Doo Albanese - All Albanese gummies are peanut, tree nut, and gluten-free Albert's Gummy Eyeballs Albert's Iced Halloween pops (lollipops) Alien Pop, Baseball Pop, Basketball Pop, Boo Pop, Carousel Pop, ColorBlaster Pop, Football Pop, Happy Heart Pop, Hoppin' Pop, Lickin' Lips Pop, Lolliday Pop, Lollinotes, Pop—A—Bear, Soccer Pop, Alien Glow Pop, Buggin' Glow Pop, Burstin Bits, and Ghostly Glow Pop Almond Joy — All Except ALMOND JOY PIECES Candy Almond Joy fun size bars Altoids (except for Altoids Smalls Peppermint) Amanda's Own Confections Chocolate shapes and chocolate lollipops Annie's Organic Bunny Fruit snacks Annie's Organic Bunnies and Bats Annie's Organic Original Crispy Snack Bars, Gluten Free Andes mints and candies Alter Eco Dark Twist Chocolate Bar Alter Eco Dark Truffle with Mint Filling Alter Eco Organic Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffle Alter Eco Organic Sea Salt Chocolate Truffle Alter Eco Salted Burnt Caramel Chocolate Bar Amella Agave Caramels Amella Carmel Bar with Roasted Almonds Amella Chocolate Fudge Caramels Amella Gingerbread Caramels Amella Gray Sea Salt, Milk Caramel Amella Gray Sea Salt, Dark Caramel Amella Naked Honey Gray Sea Salt Caramels Amella Naked Honey Salted Chocolate Caramels Amella Naked Honey Lavender Caramels Amella Naked Honey Vanilla Caramels Amella Naked Candy Cane Amella Peppermint Caramels Amella Roasted Almond Caramels Amella Siracha Original Spicy Caramels Amella Vegan Sea Salt Caramels Amella Walnut Fudge Caramels Angell Crisp Candy Bar Dark Angell Candy Bar Snow Angell Candy Bar Applehead, Grapehead, Cherryhead Atkinson Chick-O-Stick – labeled Gluten Free Atkinson MARY JANE – labeled Gluten Free Atkinson Peanut Butter Bars – labeled Gluten Free Atkinson Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Bar – labeled Gluten Free B Barrels of Candy Bazooka Big Mix (includes bubble gum, bubble gum filled candy, candy chews, and bubble gum filled lollipops) Bazooka Ring Pops Bazooka Push Pops Bazooka Baby Bottle Pops Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot Wicked Webs Berry Wave mini feet Betty Crocker Halloween fruit flavored snacks, including Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll–ups, and Mini Rolls Bit•O•Honey Big Blow bubblegum Black Forest Gummy Tarantulas Black Forest Gummy Fun Bugs Juicy Oozers Black Forest Organic Berry Medley Organic Fruit Snacks Black Forest Organic Caramel Hard Candy Black Forest Organic Fruit Chews Black Forest Organic Gummy Bears Black Forest Organic Gummy Cherries Black Forest Organic Gummy Cola Black Forest Organic Gummy Exotic Fruits Black Forest Organic Gummy Soda Black Forest Organic Gummy Tea Black Forest Organic Gummy Worms Black Forest Organic Halloween Mix Black Forest Organic Lollipops Black Forest Organic Mixed Fruit Hard Candy Black Forest Organic Sour Heads Little Monsters Black Forest Organic Sour Watermelon Black Forest Organic Sour Heads Brach's - Previously, none of Brach's candy was considered gluten–free! This appears to have changed. Currently, Brach's states that any product "manufactured and/or packaged on lines in which other products containing any of the 'Big 8' will contain an allergen statement. Allergens listed explicitly in the ingredients may not be listed dually in the allergen statement. Ferrara products list all allergens in a CONTAINS statement immediately following the ingredient list on all packages. If there is no CONTAINS statement following the ingredient list, then the product has no allergens. Ferrara also uses a MADE IN statement, to note any allergens in the facility where the product is made for those concerned with allergies." Brach's Autumn Mix Brach's Harvest Corn Brach's Mellowcreme Pumpkins Brach's Milk Maid Caramels Brach's Naturally Flavored Candy Corn Brookside Dark Chocolate Acai and Blueberry Flavors Brookside Dark Chocolate Blood Orange and Peach Flavors Brookside Dark Chocolate Chardonnay Grape and Peach Flavors Brookside Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds Brookside Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries Brookside Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries Brookside Dark Chocolate Fruit & Nut Bar Blueberry with Açai Flavor and Other Natural Flavors Brookside Dark Chocolate Fruit & Nut Bar Cherry with Pomegranate Flavor and Other Natural Flavors Brookside Dark Chocolate Fruit & Nut Bar Cranberry with Blackberry Flavor and Other Natural Flavors Brookside Dark Chocolate Goji and Raspberry Flavors Brookside Dark Chocolate Mango and Mangosteen Flavors Brookside Dark Chocolate Merlot Grape and Black Current Flavors Brookside Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavor Brookside Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds Bubbly lollipop and gum Buckleberry Foods Chocolate Almond Butter Cups Buckleberry Foods Chocolate Mint Truffles Butterfinger bar, original and fun size C Cadbury Adams Swedish Fish Cadbury Adams Sour Patch Kids and Sour Patch Extreme Canada Candy Co. - All Canada Candy Co. products are gluten-free Candy Checkers (made for Target) Caramel Apple Pops (made by Tootsie Roll) Carmit Caramel clusters Carmit Gold Coins Carmit Raisin Clusters Cary's Of Oregon Coconut Toffee Bites Cary's Of Oregon Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee Cary's Of Oregon Dark Chocolate Coconut Toffee Cary's Of Oregon Dark Chocolate Espresso Toffee Cary's Of Oregon Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Toffee Cary's Of Oregon Milk Chocolate Coconut Toffee Cary's Of Oregon Milk Chocolate Vanilla Toffee Cary's Of Oregon Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee Cary's Of Oregon Milk Chocolate Chai Toffee Cary's Of Oregon Toffee Bites Cella's Milk Chocolate Covered Cherries Cella's Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries Charleston Chew original and fun size Charms Blow Pops and Blow Pop Minis—may contain milk or soy Charms Pops Charms Squares Charms Sour Balls Charms Super Blow Pops Charms Candy Carnival Package—Blow Pops, Sugar Babies, Zip a Dee mini pops, Sugar Daddy, Pops, Sugar Mama Caramel, Tear Jerkers sour bubble gum, Blow Pop Bubble Gum—may contain milk or soy Charms Fluffy Stuff Spider Web cotton candy Cherryhead Chewy Atomic Fireballs Chewy Lemonheads and Friends Child's Play Chocxo 37% Milk Chocolate Coconut and Almond Snaps Chocxo 37% Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Cups Chocxo 37% Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Chocxo 37% Milk Chocolate Salted Peanut Snaps Chocxo 70% Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Cups Chocxo 70% Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Chocxo Double Dark Hazelnut Quinoa Cup ChocZero Keto Halloween Candy ChocZero Dark Chocolate Peppermint Keto Bark ChocZero Keto Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups ChocZero Sugar Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ghosts Chupa Chups Fruit Lollipops - including Creamy, Mini, and XXL Trio Circus Peanuts by Spangler Cliff—Fruit Rope, all flavors "gluten-free" Coastal Bay Confections Candy Corn, Mellocreme Pumpkins, Autumn Mix Colombina Scary Eyeballs bubblegum Colombina Fizzy Pops Comix Mix Candy Sticks—Tom and Jerry, Flintstones, Scooby Doo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Popeye Cracker Jack caramel coated popcorn and peanuts Crispy Cat Mint Coconut Candy Bar Crispy Cat Toasted Almond Candy Bar Crispy Cat Chocolate Marshmallow Candy Bar Crows CVS Brand Candy Bracelet with Pendant D Dagoba Products—All Daggoba Chocolate products are gluten-free Dare Real Fruit Medley Plant-Based Gummies – Labeled Gluten-Free Dare Real Fruit Sours Citrus Burst Plant-Based Gummies – Labeled Gluten-Free Dare Real Fruit Sours Summerfruit Burst Plant-Based Gummies – Labeled Gluten-Free Dare Real Fruit Tropical Plant-Based Gummies – Labeled Gluten-Free Dare Real Jubes Original – Labeled Gluten-Free Dare Real Juicee Fruit Slices -Labeled Gluten-Free Dare Real Juicee Gummie Bears – Labeled Gluten-Free Dare Real Juicee Jelly Beans– Labeled Gluten-Free Dare Real Juicee Jubes- Labeled Gluten-Free Dare Real Juicee Jumbo Gums– Labeled Gluten-Free Dare Real Mint Scotch Original -Labeled Gluten-Free Dare Real Mint Scotch Spearmint – Labeled Gluten-Free Disney Halloween Candy Mix—jelly beans, gummies, candy bracelets and characters from Cars, Tinkerbell and Toy Story Dots Gumdrops—including Candy Corn Dots, Ghost Dots, and Bat Dots Dove pieces—Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate, Caramel Milk Chocolate Dream Almond Dark Chocolate Bar Dream Creamysweet Chocolate Bar Dream Pure Dark Dark Chocolate Bar Dream Raspberry Dark Chocolate Bar Dream Rice Crunch Chocolate Bar Dubble Bubble Bubblegum - all varieties, including seasonal Dum Dum Chewy Pops Dum Dum Lollipops (including Shrek Pops) E Enjoy Life Halloween Chocolate Minis Enjoy Life Halloween Dark Chocolate Minis Enjoy Life Halloween Minis Enjoy Life Halloween Ricemilk Chocolate Minis Enjoy Life Halloween Ricemilk Crunch Bar Minis Enstrom Cappucino-Tiremisu Truffle Enstrom Cinnamon Truffle Enstrom Dark Chocolate Almond Belle Enstrom Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee Enstrom Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee Petites Enstrom Dark Chocolate Butter Toffee Enstrom Dark Chocolate Denver Mint Enstrom Dark Chocolate Espresso Belle Enstrom Dark Chocolate Espresso Toffee Enstrom Dark Chocolate Peanut Toffee Enstrom Dark Chocolate Peppermint Belle Enstrom Dark Chocolate Toffee Crumbs Enstrom Limoncello Truffle Enstrom Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee Enstrom Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee Petites Enstrom Milk Chocolate Butter Toffee Enstrom Milk Chocolate Denver Mint Enstrom Milk Chocolate Espresso Toffee Enstrom Milk Chocolate Mint Melt away Enstrom Milk Chocolate Peanut Toffee Enstrom Milk Chocolate Toffee Belle Enstrom Milk Chocolate Toffee Crumbs Enstrom Mint Melt away Truffle Enstrom Mixed Almond Toffee Petites Enstrom Peppermint Cookie Belle Enstrom Peppermint Truffle Enstrom Pumpkin Pie Spice Truffle Enstrom Sugar Free Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee Espeez Candy – Labeled Gluten-Free, including Coal Mine Gum, Gold Mine Gum and Rock Candy On A Stick F Farley's Kiddie Mix — Smarties, SweetTarts, Now and Later, Jaw Breakers, Super Bubble and Lolli—pops Ferrara Pan Caramels Ferrara Pan Lemonhead & Friends candy mix—including Applehead, Cherryhead, Grapehead, Chewy Lemonhead & Friends, Chewy Atomic Fireball, and Red Hots FLIX Spooky Lip Pops Lollipops, Angry Birds Lollipops, Gummy Boo Bands, Monsters, Inc. Character Candies, Lollipops and Marshmallow Eyeballs Florida's Natural Healthy Treats Nuggets, Sour String, Fruit Stiks Fright Fingers Popcorn Kit Frankford's Bugs Gummy Candy Frankford's Gummy Body Parts Frankford's Marshmallow Pals Free 2b Dark Chocolate Sun Cups Minis, Gluten-Free Fruidles Candy Corn Treats Fruidles Fall Mini Gummy Pumpkins Candy, Assorted Fruit Flavors Gummies Fruidles Halloween Chocolate Skulls Halloween Orange and Black Spice Gummy Drops Fruidles Halloween Sour Jelly Pumpkins Fruidles Halloween Milk Chocolate Skulls, Double Crisp, Trick-Or-Treat Party Bag Fillers, Fruidles Large Gummi Worms Candy Fruidles Halloween Candy Corn, Classic Halloween Candy Treat Bags Fruidles Fall Mini Gummy Pumpkins Candy, Assorted Fruit Flavors Gummies Fruidles Halloween Chocolate Skulls Fall Mini Gummy Worms Candy, Assorted Fruit Flavors Gummies Fruidles Candy Corn, Classic Halloween Candy Treats- Dragon teeth Candy Fruidles Tootsie Roll Original Chocolatey Twist Midgees Giant Gummi Rattle Snake Candy, Assorted Fruit Flavors Gummies Fruidles Halloween Buttermints, Mint Candies, After Dinner Mints – Labeled gluten-free Fruidles Halloween Candy Corn Treats, Kosher Certified, Gluten-Free, Fun & Festive Holiday Snacking (Blackberry Cobbler, Half-Pound) Fruidles Halloween Day of the Dead Skull Buttermints Fruidles Halloween Fancy Jelly Pumpkins, Delicious Gummy Candy Fruidles Halloween JuJu Jelly Pumpkins, Delicious Gummy Candy Fruidles Halloween Mini Skulls & Bones Shaped Hard Candy Treats, Assorted Fruit Mix Fruidles Halloween Orange and Black Spice Gummy Drops Frooties Fun Dip Fun Dip Sour Fun Sweets Cotton Candy G Game Night boxes of candy game pieces (includes Operation, Sorry!, Monopoly, Life, and Clue) Gimbal's Fine Candies - All Gimbal’s candies are gluten-free, including Jelly Beans, Sour Lovers, Cherry Lovers, Cinnamon Lovers, Licorice Scotties Goldenberg's peanut chews Go Max Go Buccaneer Candy Bar Go Max Go Cleo's Candy Bar Go Max Go Mahalo Candy Bar Go Max Go Snap! Candy Bar Go Max Go Thumbs Up Candy Bar Go Max Go Twilight Candy Bar Goobers Go Picnic Sea Salt Caramel Lollipops Go Picnic Orbites Dark Chocolate and Tangerine Grave Gummies (Yummy Gummies) Greenbriar Skull and Bones Fruit Hard Candy, Spooky Lollipop Rings, Grave Gummies Gummy Brush Paint Shop Gummy Pirate Choppers H Harrison's Original Fruit Slices Harrison's Original Fruit Smiles Heath milk chocolate English toffee bar and snack size — contains almonds Hershey's Air Delight Hershey’s - Baking Bars Hershey’s Semi Sweet Baking Bar Hershey’s Unsweetened Baking Bar Hershey’s and Reese's - Baking Chips Hershey’s Butterscotch Chips Hershey’s Cinnamon Baking Chips Mini Kisses Milk Chocolates Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Chips Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Chips Hershey’s Mint Chocolate Chips Hershey’s Premier White Chips Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips Hershey’s Special Dark Mildly Sweet Dark Chocolate Chips Hershey’s Sugar Free Semi-Sweet Baking Chips Reese’s Peanut Butter Baking Chips Hershey’s - Cocoa Hershey’s Cocoa Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa Hershey’s Kisses Hershey’s Hugs Candy Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate Filled with Caramel Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate Filled with Cherry Cordial Crème Hershey’s Kisses Filled with Vanilla Crème Hershey’s Kisses Dark Chocolate Filled with Mint Truffle Hershey’s Kisses Pumpkin Spice Flavored Candies Hershey’s Kisses Carrot Cake Flavores Candies Hershey’s Kisses Meltaway Milk Chocolates Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate Hershey’s Kisses Special Dark Mildly Sweet Chocolate Hershey’s Kisses Deluxe Chocolates Hershey’s Nuggets Hershey’s Nuggets Milk Chocolates Hershey’s Nuggets Milk Chocolate with Almonds Hershey’s Nuggets Special Dark Chocolate with Almonds Hershey’s Nuggets Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate with Toffee and Almonds Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar (1.55oz only) Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar with Almonds (1.45oz only) Hershey’s Milk Duds – All Hershey’s Spreads – All Except Hershey’s Chocolate Spread with Snacksters Graham Dippers Hershey’s and Reese's Toppings Hot Tamales Hot Tamales Spray Hubba Bubba Gum Humphrey Popcorn Balls I Ice Cream Dipper (Blue Raspberry, Strawberry) J Jelly Belly Jelly Beans—gluten–free, dairy–free Jelly Belly Candy Corn Jet-Puffed Marshmallows Halloween Shapes Jolly Rancher hard candy and Doubles Candy Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Stix, Lollipops and Fruit Chews Jujy Fruits Junior Caramels Junior Mints Just Born Jelly Beans Just Born marshmallow treats Justin's Nut Butters dark chocolate peanut butter cups Justin's Nut Butters milk chocolate peanut butter cups Justin's Nut Butters white chocolate peanut butter cups Justin's Nut Butters mini dark chocolate peanut butter cups Justin's Nut Butters mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups K KatySweet Chocolate Dipped Strawberries KatySweet Pecan Fudge KatySweet Plain Fudge KatySweet Raspberry Lemon Almond Bark KatySweet Walnut Fudge Kellogg's Spongebob Squarepants fruit flavored snacks Kenny's Green Apple Rings Kenny's Gummi Bears Kenny's Peach Rings Kenny's Sour Gummi Bears Kenny's Sour Gummi Worms Kenny's Sour Neon Gummi Worms Kenny's Watermelon Rings Kraft Caramels Kraft Jet–Puffed Boo Mallows and Ghost Mallows Kraft Swedish Fish Kraft Sour Patch Kids and Sour Patch Extreme L LaetaFood Assorted Fruit Jelly Slices Candy Laffy Taffy Plain, Stretchy & Tangy and Rope Lemonheads Lemonheads & Friends Conversation Hearts Tropical Chewy Lemonhead Chewy Lemonhead & Friends Berry Chewy Lemonhead LifeSavers Life Savers 5 Flavors Hard Candy Bag Life Savers Butter Rum Hard Candy Life Savers Orange Mints Bag Life Savers Pep-O-Mint Mints Bag Life Savers Wild Berries Gummies Life Savers Wild Cherry Hard Candy Life Savers Wint-O-Green Mints LifeSavers Gummies including Big Ring Gummies, Sweet 'n' Sour, Life Savers Collisions Gummies Bag, Life Savers Exotics Gummies, Life Savers Fruit Variety Hard Candy, Life Savers Gummy, Starburst Duos And Original & Skittles Wild Berry and Original Fun Size Chewy Bulk Halloween Candy Assortment, Life Savers Neons Gummies Candy Bag and Scary Assortment Lily's Sweets 40% Original Creamy Milk Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets 40% Salted Almond Creamy Milk Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets 55% Almond Dark Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets 55% Coconut Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets 55% Crispy Rice Dark Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets 55% Dark Chocolate Bar with Cinnamon Lily's Sweets 55% Original Dark Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets 70% Original Dark Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets 70% Blood Orange Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets 70% Candy Cane Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets 70% Chipotle Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets 70% Sea Salt Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets Creamy Milk and Hazelnut Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets Milk and Gingerbread Chocolate Bar Lily's Sweets Original Double Chocolate Crunch Bar Lily's Sweets Sour Cherry Double Chocolate Crunch Bar Lollipop Paint Shop Lovely Bananas Foster Lovely Black Licorice Lovely Caramel Apple Lovely Cashmels Lovely Chocolate Peppermint Lovely Chocolate Cherry Lovely Chewy Original Caramels Lovely Chocolate Swirl Caramels Lovely Fudgee Roll Lovely Fudgee Roll Raspberry Lovely Fruit Chews Lovely Halloween Cherry Licorice Lovely Halloween Juicy Chew Lovely Hula Chew Lovely Juicy Chew Original Lovely Juicy Chew Tropical Lovely Pumpkin Spice Lovely Salted Caramel Lovely Super fruit Chews M M&M's—original, peanut, peanut butter Manischewitz Caramel Cashew Patties Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Covered Marshmallows with Nuts Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Covered Potato Chips Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Macaroons Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Seder Plate Manischewitz Fruit Slices Manischewitz Fruit Slices Gift Pack Manischewitz Hazelnut Truffles Manischewitz Magic Max, Cotton Candy (Blue/Red) Manischewitz Mini Marshmallows Manischewitz Milk Chocolate Almond Butter Cups Manischewitz Milk Chocolate Frolic Bears Manischewitz Milk Chocolate Lollycones Manischewitz Raspberry Jell Bars Manischewitz Peppermint Patties Manischewitz Tender Coconut Patties Manischewitz Toasted Coconut Marshmallows Manischewitz Ultimate Triple Chocolate Macaroons Manischewitz Viennese Crunch Manischewitz White Marshmallows Mars M&M's—except pretzel M&M's Mars Dove chocolate products (all flavors EXCEPT for milk chocolate cinnamon graham/cookies and cream, and some holiday varieties, such as milk chocolate truffles) Mars Munch Nut bar Mars Snickers, Snickers Dark bars, fun size and mini's—may contain almonds Mary Janes Mallo Cup Marvel Heroes Candy Sticks (Hulk, Spiderman, Wolverine) Maynard’s Maynards Fuzzy Peach Candy Maynards Sour Cherry Blasters Candy Maynards Sour Patch Kids Maynards Sour Patch Kids Big Kids Soft & Chewy Candy Maynards Sour Patch Kids Candy, Crush Soda Fruit, XPloderz, Xtreme Maynards Sour Patch Kids Tropical Candy, Watermelon Soft & Chewy Maynards Swedish Berries Maynards Swedish Berries & Crème Candy Maynards Swedish Fish Candy Maynards Wine Gums Candy Mega Warheads Milk Duds Milky Way Midnight Bar (not the original Milky Way Bar) Milky Way Caramel Bar Milkita Creamy Shake Candy Jar, Gluten Free Chewy Candies Mike and Ike Mike and Ike Spray Mini Mentos Mini Sour Dudes Straws Monstaz Pops (jack–o–lantern lollipops) Monster Hunt plastic monster eggs filled with candy bones, skulls and pumpkins (made for Target) Monster Mash Jelly Beans Assorted Flavors Mounds Bars – All Mounds dark chocolate fun size bars N Nabisco Gluten-Free Oreos Necco's Sky Bar 4 in 1 chocolate bar Necco Wafers Necco Mary Janes Necco Mary Jane Peanut Butter Kisses—does contain peanuts Necco Sweethearts Conversation Hearts (available for Valentine's Day only) Necco Canada Mint & Wintergreen Lozenges Necco Haviland Thin Mints and Candy Stix Necco Clark Bars Necco Skybars Necco Haviland Peppermint & Wintergreen Patties Necco Candy Eggs Necco Talking Pumpkins (available at Halloween only) Necco Squirrel Nut Caramels and Squirrel Nut Zippers Necco Banana Split and Mint Julep Chews Necco Ultramints Nestle Milk Chocolate fun size bars Nestle Bit–O–Honey Nestle Butterfinger (NOT Butterfinger Crisp or Butterfinger Stixx) Nestle Goobers—does contain peanuts Nestle Nips (both regular and sugar–free) Nestle Oh Henry! Nestle Raisinets—made on equipment that processes peanuts Nestle Sno–Caps Nestle Toll House morsels and chunks (only if labeled gluten-free) Nestle Wonka Pixy Stix Nestle Wonka Laffy Taffy Nestle Wonka Lik–M–Aid Fun Dip Nestle Wonka Spree Nik—L—Nip wax bottles with juice Now and Later No Whey Foods - Mini Cream-Filled Chocolate Coffins O Oh Henry! Operation Gummy Candy Oreos - Gluten-Free Oreos by Nabisco P Payday Candy – All Peanut M&M's Pearson's Bun candy—maple and roasted peanuts Pearson's Mint Patties, Pearson's Nut Goodies Pearson's Salted Nut Rolls Peeps Jack–O–Lanterns, Marshmallow Pumpkins, Marshmallow Ghosts, Marshmallow Tombstones, Chocolate Mousse Cats, Milk Chocolate Covered Pumpkins, Dark Chocolate Covered Pumpkins, and Milk Chocolate Dipped Orange Chicks—"Gluten Free" Pez candy—All PEZ products are "Gluten Free" Pop Rocks Popcorn Expressions Kettle Corn Snack Bags Pixie Stix Pure Fun Halloween Pure Pops R Rain Blo Bubble Gum Eyes of Terror Raisinets Razzles candy gum Red Bird Assorted Puffs Red Bird Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mini Red Bird Cinnamon Puffs Red Bird Cinnamon Sticks Red Bird Citrus Puffs Red Bird Cream Penny Sticks Red Bird Lemon minis Red Bird Lemon Sticks Red Bird Peppermint Puffs Red Bird Peppermint Sticks Red Hots Reese's Fast Break candy bars and snack size Reese’s Nutrageous Bar Reese's Peanut Butter Cups snack size and miniatures—Except Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Unwrapped Minis and Seasonal Shaped Items Reese's Pieces Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – All Except Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Unwrapped Minis and Seasonal Shaped Items Reese’s Pieces Candy - All Except Reese’s Pieces Eggs Reese’s Spreads – All Except Reese’s Spreads with Snacksters Graham Dippers Reese's Select Peanut Butter Cremes Reese's Select Clusters Reese's Whipps Riviera Spooky Candy Rings Rolo Caramels in Milk Chocolate Candies – All Except Rolo Minis Rolo chocolate covered caramels—Except ROLO Minis Russell Stover Salt Water Taffy Russell Stover Candy Corn Taffy Russell Stover Caramel Apple Taffy S Scharffen Berger Products – including Scharffen Berger Cocoa Powder See's Candies - According to their website: "All See's Candies products are gluten-free." Sidewalk Chalk Sixlets Skeleton Pops (lollipops) Skittles includes Original, Sour, Wild Berry, Fizzl'd Fruits, and Crazy Core, including fun—size Skittles Original Candy, Sour Candy, Brightside Candy, Flavor Mash-Ups Wild Berry And Tropical, Original Gummies Candy, Shriekers Sour Halloween Chewy Candy, Smoothies Candy Smarties—(the small pastel–colored candies sold in rolls and made by Ce De). Also Candy Money, Candy Necklace, Easter Smarties, Giant Smarties, Giant Smarties Pops, Love Hearts, Mega Smarties, Smarties in a Pouch, Tropical Smarties, Smarties Double Lollies, Smarties Mega Lollies, Smarties Parties, Smarties Pops, and X—TREME Sour Smarties. Manufacturer states: These products contains NO: gluten, milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, or soy. (US only, NOT gluten-free in Canada). Skor Toffee Bars - All Snickers Bars (all flavors) Snickers Fudge bar Sno-Caps Sno-Cone Snyder's Of Hanover—Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks Soda Pop So Delicious Dairy Free Coconut Milk Candy Corn So Delicious Dairy Free Coconut Milk Peppermint Star Sour Patch Spooky Candy Rings (eyeballs, Frankenstein heads and other shapes on rings) Starburst Fruit Chews and fun—size Starburst Airs Original Gummies Starburst Airs Sour Tropical Gummies Candy Bag Starburst All Pink Chewy Candy Starburst Duos Fruit Chews Candy Starburst Fave Reds Fruit Chews Candy Starburst Fave Reds Mini Fruit Chews Candy Starburst Minis All Pink Fruit Chews Candy Starburst Original Chewy Candy Starburst Original Gummies Candy Bag Starburst Original Mini Fruit Chews Candy Starburst Pops Starburst Sour Berries Candy Gummies Starburst Sours Gummies Candy Starburst Swirlers Chewy Sticks Candy Starburst Gummibursts and Sour Gummibursts St. Claire's Candies—All Stonyfield Organic Mixed Berry Fruit Snacks Stonyfield Organic Strawberry Fruit Snacks Sugar Babies Sugar Daddy Caramel Pops Sugar Mama Caramels Super Bubble bubble gum Surf Sweets - According to their website: "Our products are both manufactured without wheat and made in a facility that is free of wheat, making them suitable for people with celiac disease or following a gluten-free diet." (Note: we do random testing on finished product down to 5 PPM for gluten and have never had a positive test result.) Surf Sweets Gummy Worms Surf Sweets Gummy Swirls Surf Sweets Gummy Bears Surf SweetsFruity Bears Surf Sweets Jelly Beans Surf Sweets Sour Worms Surf Sweets Sour Berry Bears Swedish Fish Sweet's All American Mint Taffy Sweet's Apple Fruit Sours Sweet's Banana Taffy Sweet's Black Licorice Taffy Sweet's Blue Raspberry Taffy Sweet's Bubble Gum Taffy Sweet's Buttered Popcorn Taffy Sweet's Candy Cane Taffy Sweet's Candy Corn Sweet's Candy Corn Taffy Sweet's Caramel Apple Taffy Sweet's Caramel Taffy Sweet's Cherry Cola Taffy Sweet's Cherry Fruit Sours Sweet's Cherry Hearts Sweet's Cherry Taffy Sweet's Chocolate Bridge Mix Sweet's Chocolate Cinnamon Bears Sweet's Chocolate Hazelnut taffy Sweet's Chocolate Peanut Clusters Sweet's Chocolate Peanuts Sweet's Chocolate Raisins Sweet's Chocolate Taffy Sweet's Chocolate Wonder Mints Sweet's Cinnamon Bears Sweet's Cinnamon Bunnies Sweet's Cinnamon Hearts Sweet's Cinnamon Lips Sweet's Cinnamon Santa's Sweet's Cinnamon Squares Sweet's Cinnamon Taffy Sweet's Cookie Dough Taffy Sweet's Cotton Candy Taffy Sweet's Egg Nog Taffy Sweet's Fish Sweet's Fruit Slices Sweet's Fruit Sours Sweet's Grape Fruit Sours Sweet's Guava Taffy Sweet's Gum Drops Sweet's Holiday Trees Sweet's Honey Taffy Sweet's Hot Shots Sweet's Huckleberry Taffy Sweet's Jelly Beans Sweet's Jelly Beans Sweet's Key Lime Taffy Sweet's Key lime Taffy Sweet's Lemon Fruit Sours Sweet's Marshmallow Bears Sweet's Natural Fish Sweet's Natural Lemonade rings Sweet's Natural Nummy Bears Sweet's Natural Sour Worms Sweet's Neapolitan Taffy Sweet's Orange Dark chocolate Jewels Sweet's Orange Milk chocolate Jewels Sweet's Orange Slices Sweet's Orange Slices Sweet's Orange Sticks Sweet's Orange/Vanilla Taffy Sweet's Peach Taffy Sweet's Peanut Clusters (available in both milk and dark chocolate) Sweet's Peppermint Taffy Sweet's Pink Grapefruit Sours Sweet's Raspberry Dark Chocolate Jewels Sweet's Raspberry Milk Chocolate Jewels Sweet's Raspberry Sticks Sweet's Raspberry Taffy Sweet's Red and Green fruit Sours Sweet's Red Licorice Taffy Sweet's Root Beer Taffy Sweet's Rum Taffy Sweet's S'more's Taffy Sweet's Scandinavian Swimmers Sweet's Sour Bunnies Sweet's Sour Stars Sweet's Sour Stars Sweet's Strawberry and Banana Taffy Sweet's Strawberry and Cream Taffy Sweet's Strawberry Taffy Sweet's Sugar free Cinnamon Bear cubbies Sweet's Sweet's Candy Pebbles Sweet's Vanilla Taffy Sweet's Watermelon Taffy Sweet's Wild berry Taffy Sweet's Wonder mints Sweethearts conversation hearts Forbidden Fruits (candy packaging of The Twilight Saga, New Moon the movie) Sweet's Candy Corn Taffy T Tangy Zangy Milk Chocolate Sour Fruit Slices Tangy Zangy Milk Chocolate Sour Raspberry Tangy Zangy Sour Bears Tangy Zangy Sour Fruit Slices Tasty Brand Fruit Gummies- Citrus Splash Tasty Brand Fruit Gummies - Smoothie Tasty Brand Fruit Gummies - Super fruit Tasty Brand Organic Fruit Snacks - Citrus Splash Tasty Brand Organic Fruit Snacks - Mixed Fruit Tasty Brand Organic Fruit Snacks - Scary Berry Tasty Brand Organic Fruit Snacks - Smoothie Tasty Brand Organic Fruit Snacks - Spooky Tasty Brand Organic Fruit Snacks - Super fruit Tasty Brand Organic Fruit Snacks - Wild Berry Tazzy lollipops - Spicy Mango, Sour Watermelon, Acai Berry, Lemon, Grapefruit The Daily Crave Beyond Churros, Salted Caramel The Ginger People Gin Gins Original Ginger Chews The Ginger People Gin Gins Spicy The Ginger People Apple Ginger Chews The Ginger People Gin Gins Peanut Ginger The Ginger People Chews The Ginger People Gin Gins Spicy Turmeric Ginger Chews, The Ginger People Gin Gins Double Strength Hard Ginger Candy The Ginger People Gin Gins Super Strength Hard Candy, Gin Gins The Ginger People Ginger Spice Drops, Gin Gins Crystallized The Ginger People Ginger Gin Gins Sweet Ginger Gummies Tic Tacs Tootsie Caramel Apple Pops Tootsie Fruit Rolls Tootsie Peppermint Pops Tootsie Pops Assorted Wild Berry Flavors Tootsie Pops—original and mini Tootsie Rolls Tropical Dots Tootsie Rolls Midgies and snack bars Topps — Baby Bottle Pop, Ring Pops, Push Pops, Ring Pop Gummies, Bazooka Gum, Bazooka Gum Nuggets Trader Joe's Citrus Gum Drops Trader Joe's Mango Taffy Trader Joe's Sour Gummies Transformers Candy Mix—gummy shields, fruit chews, candy shields, gum rocks Tropical Stormz Pops TruJoy Fruit Chews TruJoy Organic Choco Chews TruSweet Jelly Beans TruSweet Gummy Bears TruSweet Fruity Hearts TruSweet Fruity Bears TruSweet Gummy Worms TruSweet Sour Worms TruSweet Sour Berry Bears TruSweet Watermelon Rings TruSweet Peach Rings TruSweet Spring Mix Jelly Beans TruSweet Spooky Spiders TruSweet Organic Fruity Bears TruSweet Organic Fruity Hearts TruSweet Organic Jelly Beans TruSweet Organic Peach Rings TruSweet Organic Watermelon Rings Twist and Glow, Twist and Glow Heart, Twist and Glow Pumpkin Two Moms in the Raw Gluten Free Almond Butter Cacao Truffles Two Moms in the Raw Almond Butter Cayenne Truffles Two Moms in the Raw Almond Butter Green Tea Vanilla Truffles U Unreal Coconut Bars Unreal Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups Unreal Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Unreal Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups with Coconut Unreal Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups with Crispy Quinoa Unreal Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems Unreal Halloween Edition Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Unreal Halloween Treats Unreal Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Unreal Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups with Crispy Quinoa Unreal Milk Chocolate Gems V Vidal Candies - All non-seasonal gummi candies are gluten-free except the Tropical Frogs and Turtles Vidal CandiesGummi Bulging Eyeballs– labeled gluten-free Vidal Candies Gummi Missing Body Parts– labeled gluten-free Vidal Candies Gummi Spooky Spiders– labeled gluten-free Vosges Haut Chocolate Bacon Dark Chocolate Bar Vosges Haut Chocolate Coconut & Cherry Caramel Bar Vosges Haut Chocolate Crispy Carrot Bar W Warheads Extreme Sour hard candy and Sour QBZ chewy cubes Warheads Sour Chewy Cubes Warheads Super Sour Spray, Sour Dippers, Double Drops Welch's Mixed Fruit Halloween Packs Welch's Fruit Snacks—All flavors Wild Ophelia Peanut Butter Banana Cup Wild Ophelia Peanut Butter and Cherry Cup Wild Ophelia Peanut Butter and Toasted Coconut Cup Wild Ophelia Peanut Butter and Smoked Salt Cup Wonka Bottlecaps Wonka Chocolate Laffy Taffy Wonka Giant Chewy Nerds Jelly Beans Wonka Giant Pixy Stix Wonka Gobstopper Everlasting Wonka Gobstopper Chewy Wonka Fruit Tart Chews Wonka Fun Dip and Fun Dip Sour Wonka Laffy Taffy Ropes Wonka Mix–Ups Wonka Monster Mix–Ups—SweetTarts Skulls and Bones, Spooky Nerds, Howlin' Laffy Taffy Wonka Nerds—carry a cross contamination warning on the Spooky Nerds orange and fruit punch flavors Wonka Pixy Stix Wrigley's Gum Wrigley’s Creme Savers X X–scream Mouth Morphers Fruit Gushers Y York Peppermint Patties - All Except York Pieces Candy, York Minis, and York Shapes YumEarth Candy Corn YumEarth Gummy Bears/Worms YumEarth Gummy Fruits YumEarth Hard Candy YumEarth Lollipops YumEarth Organic Fruit Snacks YumEarth Organic Fruit Flavored Giggles YumEarth Organic Fruit Flavored Snacks YumEarth Organic Halloween Gummy YumEarth Organic Fruit Flavored Vitamin C Pops YumEarth Sour Beans Z Zachary Candy Corn Zed Candy Skulls and Bones Zip-A-Dee-Mini Pops With all these selections, finding some good, gluten–free candy should be easy peasy. As always, be sure to read labels, as some ingredients can vary. **WARNING! THESE UNSAFE CANDIES CONTAIN OR MAY CONTAIN GLUTEN: AIRHEADS Packaging states that Airheads are: "Manufactured in a facility that processes wheat flour." Airheads.com FAQs state that: "Airheads do not contain gluten; however, they are processed in a facility that uses wheat flour, so the company does not guarantee that Airheads are gluten-free. Airheads Xtremes Rolls contains wheat flour ALTOIDS Contain gluten as wheat maltodextrin ANNABELLE'S Abba Zabba—contains: peanuts, soybean oil and soy lecithin, wheat/gluten Big Hunk—Package statement: "made in a facility that uses milk, egg, tree nuts, wheat and peanuts" Look—Contains: milk, peanuts, soy lecithin, eggs, wheat/gluten Rocky Road, Rocky Road Mint, Rocky Road Dark—Contain wheat/gluten Uno—Contains: milk, almonds, soy lecithin, wheat/gluten AMERICAN LICORICE CO. Sour Punch Sticks, Twists, Bits, Bites, Straws—contains wheat/gluten Red Vines—all varieties and flavors contain wheat/gluten BABY RUTH BEE INTERNATIONAL Zombee Bloody Bites (glow in the dark plastic fangs with oozing candy blood bags) Zombee Candy Corn (in a tall tube with plastic pumpkin lid) Package statement: "Made in a facility that also processes milk, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts." BRACH'S Previously, none of Brach's candy was considered gluten–free! This appears to have changed. Currently, Brach's states that any product " manufactured and/or packaged on lines in which other products containing any of the “Big 8” will contain an allergen statement. Allergens listed explicitly in the ingredients may not be listed dually in the allergen statement. Ferrara products list all allergens in a CONTAINS statement immediately following the ingredient list on all packages. If there is no CONTAINS statement following the ingredient list, then the product has no allergens. Ferrara also uses a MADE IN statement, to note any allergens in the facility where the product is made for those concerned with allergies." Autumn Mix Harvest Corn Mellowcreme Pumpkins Milk Maid Caramels Naturally Flavored Candy Corn Brach's Candy Corn, Brach's Jelly Bean Nougats, and Brach's Halloween Mellowcremes ARE all processed in a facility that processes wheat. CADBURY ADAMS Sour Patch Xploderz CHUCKLES Chuckles Ju Jubes CVS Candy Corn, Autumn Mix, Candy Pumpkins Ingredients free of: wheat/gluten, milk, tree nuts, peanuts Package statement: "This product was packaged in a facility where other products containing peanuts, tree nuts, milk, wheat, soy and egg are also packaged." DOVE CHOCOLATE Milk chocolate cinnamon graham/cookies and cream, and some holiday varieties, such as milk chocolate truffles FARLEY'S AND SATHERS Harvest Mix and Candy Corn—This product is made by Brach's. All Brach's candies are considered to contain gluten. See Brach's listings. Heide candies—Jujyfruits, Jujubes, Red Raspberry Dollars, Red Hot Dollars Wild Cherry, Heide Gummi Bears Super Bubble and Super Bubble Blast Trolli Gummi Bears, Trolli Sour Brite (Frite) Crawlers "Packaged on equipment that packages products containing traces of milk, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts and/or soy protein." FERRERO Ferrero Rocher Chocolates FLIX Bag of Boogers Gummies — "Manufactured in a facility that processes gluten (wheat), milk, egg, peanuts, tree nuts and soy." FRANKFORD Frankford Fun Size Mix (Peanut Butter, Caramel and Crispy Chocolate Covered Candies) Crispy Candies SpongeBob Gummy Krabby Patties GOETZE Goetze's Caramel Creams, Cow Tales—Contain wheat flour, milk, and soy HARIBO Bears (the package now says: Dextrose - wheat or corn) Black Licorice Wheels Brixx Clark Bars Fruity Pasta Konfekt and Pontefract Cakes Red Licorice Wheels Sour S'ghetti HERSHEY Hershey Snack Sized Bars — ALL Kit Kat—contains wheat Mr. Goodbar Reese's Minis Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins Reese's Seasonal Rolo Minis Twizzlers—contains wheat Whoppers—contains barley malt and wheat flour Hershey's Bliss (Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate with Almonds, Milk Chocolate with Meltaway Center, White Chocolate with Meltaway Center, Milk Chocolate with Raspberry Meltaway Center, Dark Chocolate)—No gluten ingredients, but not on Hershey's official gluten-free list. Hershey's Special Dark Bar (note that this is confusing, since several other Special Dark products are considered gluten-free, so make sure you know what you're buying) Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Bar Hershey's Milk Chocolate Drops Hershey's Miniatures (any flavor, including flavors that are considered gluten-free in larger sizes) Mr. Goodbar Symphony Bar Hershey's Extra Dark Chocolate Hershey's Kisses that do not appear on the gluten-free list above Hershey's Good & Plenty Hershey's Mr. Goodbar fun size Hershey's Twizzlers, Flavored Twists IMPACT CONFECTIONS Warheads Sour Twists—contain wheat/gluten, milk Warheads Sour Jelly Beans—made in facility shared with wheat, peanuts, milk, egg and soy Warheads Sour Candy Canes—contain soy; made in facility shared with wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, and soy Warheads Sour Coolers—contains oat fiber KINDER SURPRISE EGGS / KINDER JOY EGGS MARS and WRIGLEY Mars Bar Mars Combos (a snack mix) M&M White Chocolate, Mint and M&M Coconut flavors—Check individual packages to be sure M&M Pretzel flavor and some M&M seasonal flavors Milky Way—contains barley malt Twix—contains wheat MELSTER (Items contain no gluten ingredients but are made on shared equipment that also processes wheat) Melster Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Melster Peanut Butter Kisses Melster Compound-Coated Marshmallow Melster Chocolate-Covered Creme Drops Melster Compound Coated Creme Drops Melster Salt Water Taffy Melster Peanut Butter Kisses Melster Circus Peanuts Melster Sanded Marshmallow Melster Coconut Toasties NESTLE Butterfinger Crisp or Butterfinger Stixx—contains wheat flour Butterfinger Giant Bar Butterfinger Hearts Butterfinger Jingles Butterfinger Medallions Butterfinger Pumpkins Butterfinger Snackerz Butterfinger Stixx Chewy Spree Crunch—contains barley malt Everlasting Gobstopper Hundred Grand Bar—contains barley malt Kit Kat Bar 100 Grand Bar—contains barley malt Sweetarts—Contain both maltodextrin and dextrin, which can be made from wheat and barley, and are not listed on Nestle’s gluten-free candy list) Wonka Bar (all flavors) Wonka Gummies Wonka Kazoozles Wonka Nerds Wonka Oompas and the Wonka Bar are NOT gluten–free. Wonka Oompas and the Wonka Bar are NOT gluten–free. NEWMAN'S OWN Organic Dark Chocolate & Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Made on equipment that processes products containing peanuts, tree nuts, milk, wheat, soybean and egg products.) PALMER Palmer Bag of Boo's fudge bars Palmer Tricky Treats (mix of Googley Eyes, Boneheads, and Pumpkin Patch chocolate candies) Palmer Trick or Treat Mix Palmer Peppermint Patties Palmer Peanut Butter Cups RUSSELL STOVER'S—Russell Stover's products are produced on equipment that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, eggs and wheat gluten. YORK York Pieces, York Minis and York Shapes WONKA Wonka Bar Wonka Chewy Runts Wonka Chewy Spree Wonka Giant and Mini Chewy SweeTarts Wonka Nerds Wonka Oompas Wonka Runts Wonka Runts Chewy Wonka SweetTarts Wonka Sweetarts (regular) Wonka Sweetarts Chew Wonka Sweetarts Chewy Twists Wonka Sweetarts Giant Chewy Wonka Sweetarts Mini Chewy Wonka Shockers Wonka Sweetarts Gummy Bugs—contains wheat/gluten Wonka Sweetarts Rope—contains wheat/gluten Wonka Sweetarts Shockers Wonka Tart N Tinys Wonka Tart N Tinys Chew Wonka SweetTarts Boo Bag Mix Additional information and lists of gluten-free safe and unsafe Halloween candies can be found at: Celiac.com Celiac.org Foodallergyfeast GFJules Urbantastebud.com Verywellfit.com Here is a partial list of major candy manufacturers and how to contact them: Adams & Brooks American Licorice Co. BEE International Dum Dums Enjoy Life Foods Ferrara Candy Company Ferrero Rocher FLIX Gimbal's Fine Candies Goetze's Candy Company Hershey's Impact Confections Jelly Belly Just Born. Here's a link to Just Born Gluten-free FAQs Justin’s Nut Butters products are certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, which requires products to have less than 10 parts per million of gluten in them. Kraft Foods Kraft-Heinz Mars Chocolate Milkita Candy Company Nestle USA NoWhey Chocolate Palmer Pearson's PEZ Pop Rocks Spangler Candy Tazzy Candy Tootsie Roll —Tootsie Roll Industries, which also makes Charms products, says that, as of fall 2018, all of the company's confections are considered gluten-free except Andes cookies. "Tootsie does not use wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, spelt, or any of their components, either as ingredients or as part of the manufacturing process. Corn and soy products are used during the manufacturing process," the company says. Welch's YumEarth Zachary Confections
  18. Celiac.com 10/02/2023 - The European Union's (EU) ban on single-use plastics has triggered significant interest in plant-based alternatives to conventional plastics. Many alternatives are made from renewable resources like plants, in contrast to traditional plastics derived from fossil fuels. They are used to create various products, including tableware, packaging, and food coatings, all of which come into direct contact with food. However, there are concerns about the potential risks for people with celiac disease and allergies. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and which affects about 1.3% of the population. Celiac disease can trigger to a range of symptoms, from mild discomfort to severe conditions like severe anemia. Currently, the only effective treatment for celiac disease is a lifelong gluten-free diet. To assess the potential risk of food contact materials for celiacs, some members of the Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS) conducted independent studies. AOECS is a non-profit umbrella organization made of national celiac societies in Europe and beyond. Together with their members they serve as a voice for celiac patients and their relatives in over 40 countries. Their studies revealed that gluten can migrate from biodegradable food contact materials to food, potentially contaminating food that was originally gluten-free. While EU regulations address the issue of migration in materials in contact with food, there are currently no regulations requiring mandatory information about allergens that may be present in food contact materials. In response to these concerns, AOECS is developing an advocacy strategy to raise awareness among various stakeholders, including the food industry and policymakers. They aim to establish clearer guidelines, and better protection, for not only celiacs, but also individuals with other allergies. AOECS welcomes collaboration with interested organizations to work together on achieving greater clarity and improved protection for individuals with dietary restrictions, ensuring that the growing use of plant-based food contact materials does not pose health risks for those with allergies or celiac disease. Certainly cross-contamination potential in next generation food packaging is a valid area of concern for people with celiac disease. Stay tuned for more on this and related stories. Read more at epha.org.
  19. Celiac.com 09/21/2023 - Gluten sensitivity is a chronic intolerance to gluten in people who have a genetic predisposition. It is thought to involve the immune system and can lead to various skin conditions. Celiac disease is one common form of gluten intolerance and can affect not only the digestive system but also the skin, endocrine system, nervous system, and blood. We know that a number of skin disorders are associated with celiac disease. Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, has shown improvement when individuals adopt a gluten-free diet. Specifically, palmoplantar pustulosis, a variant of psoriasis, and aphthous stomatitis, which causes recurring mouth ulcers, have responded positively to gluten elimination. Dermatitis herpetiformis, another skin disorder related to celiac disease genetically, has also seen significant improvement with a gluten-free diet. However, atopic dermatitis, another prevalent long-term skin condition, has produced inconsistent results with gluten removal. Further research is needed to draw more definitive conclusions. Hereditary angioedema has shown an association with gluten intolerance in some cases, with symptomatic benefits observed after adopting a gluten-free diet. Vitiligo and linear IgA bullous dermatosis have also shown clinical evidence of improvement with a gluten-free diet. On the contrary, rosacea, a skin condition causing facial redness, has been linked to an increased risk of developing celiac disease. The Research Team A team of researchers recently set out to examine the association between gluten intolerance and skin disorders. The research team included Vaibhav Vats, Pallavi Makineni, Sarah Hemaida, Anum Haider, Sachin Subramani, Navjot Kaur, Amna Naveed Butt, Renee Scott-Emuakpor, Mohammad Zahir, Midhun Mathew, and Javed Iqbal. They include one Physician, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, TUR; and are otherwise variously affiliated with the department of Internal Medicine, Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai, IND; the department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan; the department of Medicine/internal medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, PAK; the Department of Internal Medicine, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, USA; the department of Medicine, Ayub Medical College, Abottabad, Pakistan, Abottabad , PAK; the department Dermatology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA; the department of Medicine, Government Medical College, Amritsar, Amritsar, IND; the department of Internal medicine, ESIC medical college and hospital, Gulbarga, IND; the department of Internal medicine, Img helping hand, Karachi, PAK; and the department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, IND. Their review highlights the potential impact of gluten intolerance on various skin conditions and the potential therapeutic benefits of a gluten-free diet for managing symptoms. However, more clinical trials and observational studies are needed to fully understand the underlying mechanisms and provide definitive dietary recommendations for these conditions. Read more in Cureus.com
  20. https://www.tastingtable.com/1373953/kroger-recall-frozen-corn-veggies-illness-listeria/ Kroger just released this recall of frozen vegetables. I was just now feeling better from what I thought was a celiac reaction. I eat kroger frozen green beans and I’m instantly sick again. I imagine listeria wouldn’t hit me that quickly? I’ve never had a celiac reaction to their frozen vegetables. But I’m thinking if it’s contaminated with listeria, it could be contaminated with gluten too? Because this feels a lot like I was glutened. I appreciate any advice.
  21. Celiac.com 10/22/2014 - For my Girl Scout Gold Award I created a poster, pamphlet, and informational sheets as one part of my project. The poster covers definitions, symptoms, statistics, and links for further information. The pamphlet was created with the title of “Is Eating Gluten-Free Right for Me?” (See Download Link Below). The different parts of the pamphlet include “Having Celiac”, “Having a Gluten Sensitivity”, “Misconceptions about the Gluten Free Diet”, “Being Tested for Celiac”, and “About the Author”. The informational sheets were based off of personal experience and were designed to help people who were already on the diet and looking for help. They were titled “Going to a Party”, “Going out to Dinner”, “Cross Contamination”, and “Hidden Gluten”. The next part of my project was to share my materials with the public. I contacted many health food stores in order to have a table in front of the store where I could set up my information. I also contacted local libraries. I set up my display at my local library for the month of August. I would go to the library on occasion and stand with the display to talk about my project and answer any questions. I also brought my project to a library in the town next to mine. I contacted different health food stores, pharmacies, and doctor’s offices to put my pamphlet in. I was able to put a good number of pamphlets in these locations. To reach out to people who have celiac, I went to two celiac support group meetings and a walk for celiac disease. While at the support group meetings I explained my project, gave out gluten free food samples, and handed out the materials I created. At the walk, I had a table set up where I told people about my project and handed out my materials.
  22. If I'm allergic to anesthesia can celiac disease damage be shown via capsule endoscopy? Don't want to do biopsy just sort of view the inside of my stomach. Can a capsule endoscopy show celiac and chrons disease in comparison to traditional endoscopy or colonsopy. Can mri or ct scan also show damage caused by celiac? Which one is more effective.
  23. Celiac 08/01/2023 - The Schär company is known for making a wide range of popular gluten-free foods, including gluten-free pastas and breads. However, a test the company is offering, for self-diagnosing celiac disease, has come under scrutiny for potentially promoting misdiagnosis of people with the condition. The test, available online on the company’s website, has raised concerns over its accuracy, and the growing trend of promoting self-diagnosis of celiac and other diseases. Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune condition triggered by gluten consumption. Many cases of celiac disease go undiagnosed, leading to individuals ignoring, or dismissing their symptoms. Early detection is now possible, but self-diagnosis has become a growing trend. Schär Questionnaire About Gluten Consumption & Symptoms To deliver results, the Schär test asks individuals questions about their gluten consumption and symptoms. While not intended to replace professional diagnosis, the test suggests potential gluten intolerance based on common symptoms like fatigue or headaches. Critics argue that the test may overstate celiac disease risk, even for minor symptoms. In a test trial, an individual without any gluten intolerance symptoms took the Schär test. Although it did not detect any potential celiac disease, the individual still sought medical advice due to the questionnaire's prompting. This raises concerns about the test's accuracy and reliability, as well as the growing self-diagnosis trend. Medical professionals emphasize the importance of consulting doctors for proper diagnosis, warning against relying solely on online tests. Celiac disease is complex and requires thorough evaluation by medical professionals to avoid unnecessary dietary restrictions and health risks. Seeking professional medical advice is crucial for an accurate diagnosis and proper management of the condition. Read more at breakinglatest.news
  24. The following detailed explanation of serological tests for celiac disease was written by Tom Ryan, Technical Service Specialist, INOVA Diagnostics, Inc. There has been a lot of discussion about serological testing for celiac disease recently, specifically regarding tTG (tissue Transglutaminase) testing. I will try to answer some of the many questions that have appeared on this list about all of the tests. First, and this applies to any of the blood tests, you must currently be on a gluten containing diet for the tests to be accurate. Antibodies are produced by the immune system in response to substances that the body perceives as threatening. The immune response that your body produces is its response to being exposed to gluten in the diet and its subsequent effect on the intestinal mucosa. If there is no gluten in the diet, then there is no response that we can measure. A brief change in diet will not have a noticeable effect. If you have been gluten free for a week or so, it will not make any great difference. The response might be marginally less but the difference is insignificant because the body has not had time to respond to the change. Conversely, if you have been gluten free for a protracted period of time and decide to be tested, a brief challenge of a couple of weeks is not enough to elicit a response and get an accurate test. There are several steps that take place to generate an immune response and it takes time both for the positive reaction when gluten is present and to clear the antibodies when gluten is eliminated. There has been a great deal of discussion about how much and how long a challenge should be and there is no consensus. Talk with your Doctor. My personal feeling is that the minimum is 2 slices of bread per day for 6 weeks to get an accurate test but I would not try to second-guess the Doctor. There are basically four tests that can be performed to aid in diagnosing celiac disease. Notice that I say they will aid in diagnosing celiac disease. Immunology is fairly accurate but it is far from being an exact science. All of the lab tests, regardless of the type or source, are presented as aids to diagnosis. They should not be used alone as a basis for diagnosis but rather are intended to be considered in conjunction with the physical examination of the patient as well as the reported symptoms, etc. by a trained physician. There has been a great deal of confusion about what the tests are and I hope to alleviate some of the misunderstandings. There are many terms that we hear. tTG, IgA, IgG, ELISA, etc. What are all of these? Some contributors to the list make reference to the IgA or IgG test or to the ELISA test. These labels are incomplete for our purposes and could be referring to any number of different tests. We all have, within our bodies, a family of closely related although not identical proteins which are capable of acting as antibodies. These are collectively referred to as immunoglobulins. Five major types of immunoglobulins are normally present in the human adult. They are IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE and IgD. Each of these is a shorthand way of writing immunoglobulin gamma G (or A or M, etc.) and they each perform a different function in our systems. IgG is the principal immunoglobulin in human serum. It is important in providing immunity in a developing fetus because it will pass across the placental barrier. IgA is the principal immunoglobulin in secretions from respiratory and intestinal mucosa. IgE is a gamma globulin produced by cells lining the intestinal and respiratory tracts. It produces the antibodies associated with most hypersensitivity (allergic) responses. It is associated with asthma, hay fever, etc. IgM is a globulin formed in almost every immune response in the early part of the reaction. IgD is a rare protein present in normal sera in a tiny amount. These designations refer to the type of protein that is carrying the antibody in question. Both IgG and IgA subtypes of anti-gliadin antibody are produced, hence we refer to them as IgG gliadin or IgA gliadin. Collectively they are anti-gliadin antibodies. Anti-Gliadin Antibodies: Both IgA and IgG anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA) are detected in sera of patients with gluten sensitive enteropathy (celiac disease). IgG anti-gliadin antibodies are more sensitive but are less specific markers for disease compared with IgA class antibodies. IgA anti-gliadin antibodies are less sensitive but are more specific. In clinical trials, the IgA antibodies have a specificity of 97% but the sensitivity is only 71%. That means that, if a patient is IgA positive, there is a 97% probability that they have celiac disease. Conversely, if the patient is IgA negative, there is only a 71% probability that the patient is truly negative for celiac disease. Therefore, a positive result is a strong indication that the patient has the disease but a negative result does not necessarily mean that they don not have it. False positive results are rather uncommon but false negative results can occur. On the other hand, the IgG anti-gliadin antibodies are 91% specific and have an 87% sensitivity. This means that they will show positive results more readily but there is not as strong a correlation with celiac disease. It is less specific. Patients with other conditions but not afflicted with celiac disease will occasionally show positive results. IgG anti-gliadin antibodies are detectable in approximately 21% of patients with other gastrointestinal disorders. This test might yield false positive results but is less likely to yield false negative results. A sensitive testing protocol includes testing for both IgA and IgG anti-gliadin antibodies since a significant portion of celiac patients (approx. 2-5%) are IgA deficient. This combined IgA and IgG anti-gliadin antibody assay has an overall sensitivity of 95% with a specificity of 90%. The type of test used to detect the anti-gliadin antibodies is called an ELISA. This is an acronym and it stands for Enzyme Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay. ELISA is not a test in itself. It is a method of testing and it is a relatively simple test to perform. It involves putting a measured amount of diluted patient serum into the wells of a specially constructed and prepared plate and incubating it for a period of time with various chemicals. The end result is a color change, the intensity of which is dependent upon the concentration of anti-gliadin antibody (or other protein being measured) in the patient serum. The ability of this colored solution to absorb light at a particular wavelength can be measured on a laboratory instrument and mathematically compared with solutions that contain a known amount of anti-gliadin antibody to arrive at a number for the amount of antibody present. The sample can then be classified as negative, (0-20 units); weak positive, (21-30 units); or moderate to strong positive if greater than 30 units. The purpose of testing for anti-gliadin antibodies includes, in addition to diagnosis of gluten sensitive enteropathy, monitoring for compliance to a gluten free diet. IgA gliadin antibodies increase rapidly in response to gluten in the diet and decrease rapidly when gluten is absent from the diet. The IgA anti-gliadin antibodies can totally disappear in 2-6 months on a gluten free diet, so they are useful as a diet control. By contrast, IgG anti-gliadin antibodies need a long time, sometimes more than a year, to become negative. The reverse is also true. That is, a patient with celiac disease who has been on a gluten free diet and tests negative for IgA anti-gliadin antibodies, will show a rapid increase in antibody production when challenged by gluten in the diet. Approximately 90% of challenged patients will yield a positive IgA anti-gliadin result within 14-35 days after being challenged. The IgG antibodies are somewhat slower. Endomysial Antibodies: IgA class anti-endomysial antibodies (AEA) are very specific, occurring only in celiac disease and DH. These antibodies are found in approximately 80% of patients with DH and in essentially 100% of patients with active celiac disease. IgA endomysial antibodies are more sensitive and specific than gliadin antibodies for diagnosis of celiac disease. Antibody titers (dilutions) are found to parallel morphological changes in the jejunum and can also be used to reflect compliance with gluten-free diets. Titers decrease or become negative in patients on gluten free diets and reappear upon gluten challenge. The test for anti-endomysial antibodies is more subjective and more complicated for the lab to perform than the anti-gliadin assays. It involves serially diluting some of the patients serum, that is, diluting it by ½ then ¼, 1/8, 1/16, etc. and putting these dilutions on a glass slide that has some sort of tissue affixed to it. The slide is then processed with various solutions and examined under a fluorescent microscope to determine if any of that serum binds to any of the proteins in the tissue. If so, then that patient is confirmed as having antibodies to that particular protein. This method of testing is called an IFA or sometimes IIFA. It stands for Indirect Immuno-Fluorescent Assay. The selection of which tissue slide to use is determined by what specific protein, hence which antibody, you are specifically looking for. Endomysial antibodies react with the endomysium, which is a sheath of reticular fibrils that surround each muscle fiber. Therefore, to detect endomysial antibodies, you would want to use a tissue substrate that contains a lot of muscle tissue. The substrate used most often for this assay is distal sections of the esophagus. These are very thinly sliced and fixed to the slide. They contain muscle fibers and not much else so there is a lot of endomysium available to react with the anti-endomysial antibodies. Reading this test involves viewing the reacted slides with a fluorescent microscope to make the determination. This requires a highly skilled and trained eye and, of necessity, is somewhat subjective. You are looking for a green fluorescence in the endomysium covering the muscle fibers. The test is reported as the titer or final dilution in which the fluorescence can still clearly be seen. As you can imagine, this is very subjective. There are no standardized values and it is up to the judgment of the particular technician what the endpoint titer is. Recently, (1998) the endomysial antigen targeted by the anti-endomysial antibodies was identified as the protein cross-linking enzyme known as tissue transglutaminase (tTG). This has enabled the production of an antigen specific ELISA assay incorporating tTG as a reliable and objective alternative to the traditional and subjective Immunofluorescence based assays. In clinical trials, the correlation with the endomysial IFA assay has been shown to be close to 100%. This is a test that has been very well received in the professional community. It is an ELISA, like the anti-gliadin antibody test and, as such, is not subject to interpretation like the IFA. That is the greatest advantage to this new test! With this or any ELISA, the response is measured on an instrument that calculates the amount of light of a particular wavelength that is absorbed by the solution and prints out a numerical result. There is no chance of human error skewing the results because there is no judgment call involved. The ELISA plate, regardless of what you are testing for, is processed with at least three control sera (sometimes as many as eight) in addition to the unknown sample being tested. There is a negative serum and at least two positive sera containing different levels of the antibody being tested. There are specific requirements for the absorption levels of these three controls. That is, each of them has a minimum or maximum (or both) number that must be seen by the instrument in order for it to be a valid test. If there is any variance from these expected numbers, it is an indication that something went wrong and the test results are discarded and the test repeated. There is therefore no way the technician could report inaccurate results, (assuming they diluted the sample correctly). Either the test was valid, and you can rely upon the accuracy of the result, or the test is invalid, and the entire result discarded. If any error was made during the processing of the ELISA plate, it would result in the control sera numbers being out of range and the entire test result would be thrown out. In summary, the tTG ELISA is measuring the same thing that the endomysial IFA is measuring but with a method that is more sensitive and specific and not subject to interpretation. IgA class Reticulin antibodies are found only in Celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. These antibodies are found in approximately 60% of celiac disease patients and 25% of DH patients. This test is falling into disuse because of the limited utility and the availability of better tests. It is an IFA performed on a tissue substrate with all the attendant problems that go along with it. The development of all of these serum assays has tremendously simplified the diagnosis of celiac disease and improved the accuracy as well. The original criteria for diagnosis according to the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, (ESPGAN), involved a year of arduous studies with: An initial positive gut biopsy; 6 months on a gluten free diet; A second, negative gut biopsy; A gluten challenge for 6 months and; A third, positive gut biopsy. The revised ESPGAN criteria call for positive results in two of the serological tests confirmed by a single positive biopsy. In practice, many gastroenterologists are utilizing the serologies in conjunction with a controlled diet and the clinical presentation to form a basis for diagnosis without the need for the invasive procedure. Through the auspices of the Celiac Disease Foundation and others, a professional symposium and workshop was organized earlier this year in Marina Del Rey, California with participants from Europe as well as the U.S. to establish standards for reporting test results. This should improve testing and diagnosis even more. At the conclusion of this conference a Celiac Disease Standardization Committee was formed to investigate and make recommendations on a standardized method of reporting results.
  25. Celiac.com 07/25/1996 (Updated: 12/29/2020) - Like many people with celiac disease (it's an autoimmune disease and not a wheat allergy or the same as gluten sensitivity, gluten intolerance, or sensitivity to gluten), I spent a lot of years and money and endured many tests and misdiagnoses before doctors finally discovered that I needed to avoid gluten (including all gluten containing ingredients). Gluten is a protein found in gluten containing grains that include wheat, rye, and barley, and is often hidden in processed foods. To treat my celiac disease I had to go on a gluten-free diet for life, which meant that I had to learn to read food labels, and I ate mostly naturally gluten-free foods like meats, fruits, nuts, vegetables, gluten-free breads, and foods that were labeled gluten-free or made using gluten-free grains. My symptoms, which included weight loss, abdominal pain (especially in my middle-right section while sleeping), bloating, and long-term diarrhea, slowly disappeared. Because of the large variety of symptoms associated with celiac disease, and the fact that many celiacs have few or no symptoms, diagnosis can be very difficult, which is why is still takes an average of 6-10 years to get diagnosed. Most medical doctors are taught to look for classic symptoms and often make a wrong diagnosis, or no diagnosis at all. During my doctor visits my diet was never discussed, even though most of my symptoms were very typical, and greatly related to food digestion. A simple (and free!) exclusionary diet would have quickly revealed my problem. An exclusionary diet involves eliminating wheat, rye, oats, barley, dairy products, soy and eggs for several weeks, and recording any reaction as you slowly add these foods back into your diet. Unfortunately it took my doctors over two years to make a diagnosis, and during that time I was misdiagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), told that I could have cancer or a strange form of Leukemia, treated for a non-existent ulcer with a variety of antibiotics that made me very ill, and was examined for a possible kidney problem. I also underwent many unnecessary and expensive tests including CAT Scans, thyroid tests, an MRI, tests for bacterial infections and parasites, ultrasound scans, and gall bladder tests. Ultimately the only reason I every got my diagnosis was because I ended up reading something about it in a book on nutrition, which led me to ask my doctor to be screened for it. I was finally diagnosed via a blood test for celiac disease, followed by a biopsy of my small intestine (which is not as bad as it sounds). A full recovery took me 2-3 years, and during that time I also had temporary food intolerance issues to things like dairy (casein), corn, tomatoes, and chicken eggs. During the 1-2 year time period after going 100% gluten-free I was thankfully able to add those things back to my diet. I created Celiac.com to help others avoid a similar ordeal. I also want to provide people who know they have the problem with information which will improve their quality of life, and broaden their culinary horizons. To do this, I have compiled information from a large variety of sources including medical journals, books, doctors, scientists, and news sources, and posted it all right here. Many of our articles are written by medical professionals such as nurses, doctors, and other celiac disease experts.
  26. I can't believe that I missed this for so many years!!! My daughter is 46 years old and has very bad celiac. She also has Down syndrome so she doesn't always listen to diet recommendations etc.. She still lives with me (mom) and we are VERY careful with her diet. But over the years she has had quite frequent occurences of skin and bowel issues due to celiac. We also have cats and I have always used a wheat based kitty litter called Swheat Scoop. I feel so stupid that it never occured to me that this might be causing part of the problem!! Recently My daughter fell and broke 2 bones in her pelvis and so had to be in a hospital bed in the family room for a while. Her cat often slept with her and she started having ongoing celiac issues. When I went to change her sheets I found litter that the cat had apparently tracked into her bed on her sheets!! For the first time it occured to me that the kitty litter might be part of the problem!!! I got rid of it and cleaned the house deeply severly times. After about 2 weeks she stopped having any (ANY) issues with celiac!! Again, I hope I'm the only one on earth who is dumb enough to have not thought of this before now but just in case anyone else is using this kind of kitty litter I wanted to post that it seems to have solved our issues to switch to paper based litter. The cat kind of hates it so far but he will get used to it! If anyone else has made this mistake it would be comforting to know that I'm not the only one.
  27. Celiac.com 06/23/2023 - We've run our share of stories on the occasional horrors of gluten-free travel. In the most recent episode Chloë Chapdelaine, a popular TikTok star, experienced a distressing incident on a 15-hour flight from Dubai to Los Angeles. As she suffers from celiac disease, she carefully selected gluten-free meal options before boarding the Emirates aircraft. However, she was informed halfway through eating a plain croissant that it was a regular one that contained gluten, which she had avoided for nine years. This revelation caused her to become emotional, and she tearfully documented her experience in a viral TikTok video from the plane's bathroom. Chapdelaine believes that celiac disease is not always taken as seriously as other food allergies, and she feels that people with food allergies or sensitivities deserve to be treated with respect and understanding. The video garnered over 1.4 million views and included footage of the croissant that caused the incident. The Canadian TikToker, who is highly sensitive to gluten, immediately felt the effects of consuming it. She took measures to expel the substance from her system by inducing vomiting, spending about an hour in the bathroom. Severe Celiac Disease Symptoms Despite her efforts, she experienced symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and itching skin. Chapdelaine stated that it will take her approximately two weeks to recover from the mental repercussions caused by this incident, including brain fog and depression. She has filed a formal complaint with Emirates, although she acknowledged that the flight attendants were understanding of her situation. This incident highlights the challenges faced by individuals with celiac disease and the need for greater awareness and understanding of food allergies and sensitivities. Have any stories to share about the good, the bad and the ugly of gluten-free air travel? Share them in the comments below Read more in nypost.com
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