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  1. psawyer
    The information in this thread is more than one week old, and is no longer current. Aminopterin is no longer thought to be the problem, rather, on March 30, high levels of melamine were found in the wheat gluten in question. Open Original Shared Link BTW, various animals react differently to substances and differently than humans. For example, acetaminophen...
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    I have just become aware of some additional recalls by yet another manufacturer who used wheat gluten from the same Chinese source. Del Monte Pet Products have recalled certain private label wet foods and treats, as well as some treats sold under their own national brands. Del Monte brands affected include Jerky Treats, Pounce and Gravy Train. Private...
  3. psawyer
    The two DRY foods that have been recalled are prescription formulas sold exclusively by veterinarians. They are Hill's Prescription Diet Feline m/d, which has been recalled because the wheat gluten if contains was obtained from the same (as yet unnamed) supplier that provided tainted wheat gluten to Menu Foods. There has been no evidence that the m/d is...
  4. psawyer
    As I mentioned, Menu is strictly a wet food manufacturer. I don't know who makes the Ol' Roy dry food, nor do I know for PC. There are many possibilities for a contract maker of kibble. Pet food sold in Canada does not need to declare the country of manufacture, but if the food does not state a country of origin, and also does not say "imported by" on the...
  5. psawyer
    There has been a lot of attention in the media, and justifiable concern among pet owners, about a recall of certain pet foods manufactured by Menu Foods at two of their four processing plants. As the owner of a business that sells food and supplies to pet owners, I have been following this closely since the story first broke on Friday afternoon two weeks...
  6. psawyer
    I just don't worry about wine. Sulfites are not a concern to me, nor is dairy. Gluten in wine is just simply not a concern. Cheers. Chinese food is a whole different ball game, as others have said. I don't touch it (we don't have PF Chang's, or whatever it is called, here in Canada). Cheap soy sauce is usually more wheat than soy. The restaurants generally...
  7. psawyer
    Please see my recent update on the situation Open Original Shared Link I am a pet food and supply store owner, so I am keeping as close a watch on this as anybody.
  8. psawyer
    My latest update, as an industry insider (I own a pet food and supply store) is posted Open Original Shared Link It is not the wheat, but a toxic substance which may have contaminated the wheat.
  9. psawyer
    I've been away for about 24 hours due to a combination of ISP technical problems with my connection, and being in the store instead of here at home. A specific toxin, Open Original Shared Link, has been identified in samples of the affected food by an independant laboratory. This is a chemical used in some places as a rodent poison, but it is not permitted...
  10. psawyer
    To the best of my knowledge, yeast extract from brewer's yeast is considered unsafe for celiacs. It is unclear just how much, if any, gluten remains in the product, but the Canadian Celiac Association recommends that we not consume it. Since it is the principal ingredient in Marmite, we would consider Marmite to be unsafe. Codex Alimentarius has a different...
  11. psawyer
    The suspected cause, as mentioned, is contamination in the wheat gluten ingredient. The investigation is ongoing. As I understand it, Menu Foods used an alternate supplier for this ingredient for a period from December to early March at two US plants. They have since discontinued using that supplier. All of the product from that source has been used up in...
  12. psawyer
    There have been at least two other threads on this topic. I own a pet food store, so I am very aware of the issue. The concern is that a supplier provided contaminated wheat gluten to Menu Foods, who manufactured it into "cuts and gravy" style wet food at two plants in the US. The majority of the suspect food was made at their plant in Emporia, Kansas...
  13. psawyer
    The cause is still under investigation, but it is supected that contamination in the wheat gluten is the problem. Certain heavy metals can cause the noted symptoms. But this has not been proven as of the latest information I have. I own a pet supply store, so I probably am as up-to-date as anybody on the outside. There is another thread about the recalls...
  14. psawyer
    More and more companies are saying, "We can't guarantee it's gluten-free." I have put the key word in bold type. What this typically means is that at least one of the ingredients is obtained from an outside source, and, for legal reasons, they will not accept responsibilty for possible contamination due to an error by a party beyond their control. "First...
  15. psawyer
    Tapioca is gluten-free. It is safe for celiacs.
  16. psawyer
    In addition to the brands listed by Menu (see my previous post), Procter & Gamble are recalling certain Iams and Eukanuba foods made for them by Menu. Open Original Shared Link Be patient, the site is very busy and may be slow!
  17. psawyer
    Menu's press release is on the page I linked to. Read it, in particular the second paragraph, for the reason behind the recall.
  18. psawyer
    Complete information about the recall can be found by Open Original Shared Link
  19. psawyer
    There was much discussion here a year ago about the fries at McDonalds. Read them all and then decide for yourself based on your personal interpretation of the available information. To summarize, McDonalds became aware early in 2006 that one (only one) of their suppliers in the US (only in the US) used a processed wheat extract in the flavor that they...
  20. psawyer
    Phenylalanine is a component in some artificial sweetners, including Aspartame (Nutrasweet). In some people it can cause a reaction similar to what you describe. It is not a source of gluten.
  21. psawyer
    Based on what you say, my inclination would be to say yes to the endoscopy. I don't know exactly what blood tests were done. A positive biopsy is a definitive diagnosis of celiac, regardless of what the blood tests may say. As I recall, the blood tests are less accurate in young children. Also, the endoscopy is not restricted to celiac disease, and may reveal...
  22. psawyer
    Hey, Vincent, good to see you back. I can't help about Virginia, but as noted, Richard Lovegrove (lovegrov) is in your new neighborhood and may be able to help. Check your email.
  23. psawyer
    I saw this thread last night, but wanted to think about it before responding. I also wanted to get some input from my wife, since we work together with me being the husband Jacquie and I own a franchised retail store that sells pet food and supplies. We bought the business in December of 2000, when I still had a full-time job in a completely different...
  24. psawyer
    Regular Pam is gluten-free. We use it all the time. However, I recall there being one specialized version (baking?) which is not gluten-free. Pam is made by ConAgra. They are a company with a full gluten disclosure policy. Read the ingredients. If gluten is present you will see it clearly listed as wheat, barley, rye, or oats. If you don't see one of those...
  25. psawyer
    Table salt in Canada and the US is almost universally iodized, which means that in addition to the sodium chloride (NaCl) which comprises the vast majority of the content, there is a small amount of sodium iodide (NaI) present.
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