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  1. psawyer
    More on my FB page. Scroll down to find where I share Rob's photo.
  2. psawyer
    Sanitizer is intended to kill microorganisms such as bacteria. Although wipes are better than the pump bottles, gluten cannot be killed. It must be physically washed away. Soap and ample water do that well.
  3. psawyer
    Of course, you will have a source for this claim, and I expect that you will be sharing it with us promptly.
  4. psawyer
    You second link takes me to a generic search page, not a document.
  5. psawyer
    Welcome aboard! Yes, a marginally low total serum Iga could affect results of other Iga tests. There are other tests based on other factors. Were they also run?
  6. psawyer
    As far as I know, there are no gluten concerns with any artificial sweeteners, including SweetnLow. Whether artificial sweeteners are "safe" is subject to some controversy, but they are gluten-free.
  7. psawyer
    Well, I'm not really conversant in this area, but "atrophic" is derived from atrophy, which means tissue deterioration. I would think that it is consistent with celiac disease, given that it is in the area mostly affected by celiac disease. Usually the report speaks of "villous atrophy" when identifying damage caused by gluten.
  8. psawyer
    This topic (click) is from 2010, but may be of help.
  9. psawyer
    I am unaware of any such capability. I have a folder on my hard drive with a collection of text files containing things I post from time to time, and copy from there.
  10. psawyer
    Really. The list of things that can be included in the ingredient "spices" covers many things, including herbs. But no grains or grain products. Clubhouse is a McCormick brand sold in Canada. It has long been McCormick's policy to explicitly declare any gluten source on the label. In Canada, since August 4, 2012, ALL gluten sources must be explicitly...
  11. psawyer
    We've debated Spectrum--nothing new to be said there. Use it or not, at your choice. If anyone has information about some other brand, it is welcome. Otherwise, we're done here.
  12. psawyer
    That topic is from 2010, and may not have current information. But if you want to choose to avoid Spectrum brand because of it, you can.
  13. psawyer
    Why do you dread "spices?" Nothing made from a grain can hide there. "Seasonings" is a different animal, though.
  14. psawyer
    One of the symptoms by which celiac disease can manifest itself is seizures. This is more common in children than adults.
  15. psawyer
    Welcome to the board, Happy canary, This is not the behavior of a friend. If she was your friend she would not do this.
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    ARCHIVED Mcdonalds

    psawyer replied to Chris04626's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    There are small amounts of milk and wheat used to make a flavor. That flavor is added to the oil in which the product is partially fried at the factory before being frozen for shipment to the stores. It is a very small part of the oil. A small amount of the oil is absorbed. On arrival at the store, the frying process is completed in oil which does not have...
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    ARCHIVED Mcdonalds

    psawyer replied to Chris04626's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    The fryers for the french fries are only used to fry potatoes: hash browns during breakfast, and french fries the rest of the day. They are in the front of the store. The other fryers are in the back. The dedication is to ensure that nothing can taint the taste of the fries, but it works to our benefit as well.
  19. psawyer
    There is not a simple answer to this question. If he has positive results to blood tests, then there is reason to investigate. Some tests are more specific than others, while some are more sensitive. You didn't say which tests were done, and which were positive, so I can't offer more. You believe that he has celiac disease, and that is enough for you to...
  20. psawyer
    Lots of breakfast protein foods are gluten-free: eggs, bacon, ham, many sausages. Milk is gluten-free, as is butter and virtually all cheese. Peanut butter is almost certain to be gluten-free, but read the label to be sure. Carbohydrates are more of a challenge, but fruits and fruit juices are inherently gluten-free, unless contaminated. Hash browns are...
  21. psawyer
    There are multiple sauces sold by WFM under their house brand. Without knowing exactly which product you refer to, I could not comment. But, if you can post the exact name and the ingredients list, somebody here will be able to help you.
  22. psawyer
    Nor have I, in almost thirteen years of being gluten-free.
  23. psawyer
    Some people with celiac disease react to oats, even if they are free of cross contamination. The protein in oats is somewhat similar to that in the other grains that trigger the celiac disease reaction. I tolerate pure oats, but would not consider a commercial product with oats as an ingredient.
  24. psawyer
    Be aware that this article and issue relates to Australia. There is no regulated standard in the US.
  25. psawyer
    Caramel color is one of those celiac urban myths that just won't go away. Here is Shelley Case's take on it, from Gluten-Free Diet A Comprehensive Resource Guide: [Emphasis in original]
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