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  1. psawyer
    The damage caused by celiac disease would not show up in a colonoscopy, because the damage is not in the colon. If they did not also biopsy the small intestine (endoscopy), then they would not detect damage at all.
  2. psawyer
    Heat can destroy gluten. Bleaches and disinfectants can not. Cast iron can be put in a self-cleaning oven. You need at least 650F for at least 30 minutes. Non-stick coated items should be okay after taking a trip through the dishwasher.
  3. psawyer
    "Their published ingredients specifically says they do not use msg on their fries. " So, do you have any actual proof that there is MSG in their fries? I'm sorry that you were ill after eating there, but a single reaction by one person is not proof. I eat their fries from time to time, and have never had an issue, although I am not highly reactive to...
  4. psawyer
    What Karen said is true.
  5. psawyer
    Recovery times vary, and we all have slips in converting the the gluten-free lifestyle. I went five years with overt symptoms before diagnosis. After going gluten-free I continued to have symptoms for 4-6 months, while my intestines healed.
  6. psawyer
    Part of this has to do, at least in the US and Canada, with regulations regarding labels. To label something "gluten free" is misleading if it does not distinguish the product from other, similar, foods that are not. To label apples "gluten free" would be considered misleading. But you can label apples as a naturally gluten free food. That applies to...
  7. psawyer
    As Karen said, any known gluten-containing ingredient means that the gluten must be clearly disclosed on a Canadian label. I can't imagine how there could be accidental contamination of such a product.
  8. psawyer
    I'm sorry to hear you had a problem at Outback. I have been a frequent Outback customer since my diagnosis in 2000, and have never had a problem. They are franchises, so there may be differences in the level of diligence. But my experience has been that once I place an order for a gluten-free meal, the table gets a visit from a manager to confirm the...
  9. psawyer
    I eat both Rice Chex and Corn Chex regularly, and do not have a problem with either one. I also eat gluten-free Rice Krispies. About three times a year we travel to the US to buy Corn Chex--they are not yet available in Canada. I have seen concerns about Cheerios. They weren't on the list of things I missed when I went gluten-free 15 years ago....
  10. psawyer
    I'm with Karen on this question. Vinegar in general is safe and gluten-free, but MALT vinegar is the exception to the rule. While almost anything can be malted, it is almost always barley (unless explicitly stated otherwise).
  11. psawyer
    The wheat and milk being present is old news, first disclosed under FALCPA legislation in 2006. A small amount of each is contained in a flavor which is added to the oil in which the products are partially fried before being frozen. The fry oil at the store does not contain flavor. There is no detectable gluten in the final product. Make you own decision...
  12. psawyer
    McDonalds is a go-to place for me when travelling. The hash browns are fried at the front by the window crew, and share fryer oil oil with the fries, which are also gluten-free. The eggs and sausage patties are done on the same grill at the back where the beef patties are done, by the grill crew. Nothing that contains gluten is prepared on the griddle. Ask...
  13. psawyer
    This is an old discussion, but nothing has changed. I'm sorry you had a bad reaction to something containing caramel color, but is gluten-free. Perhaps you reacted to phosphoric acid, which is frequently found in products that also contain caramel color. It is a stomach irritant under some conditions.
  14. psawyer
    GFinDC has good advice. If you have a self-cleaning oven, put your cast iron in for a clean cycle (wash first to remove any overt residue). The temperature and duration (over 600F for 30 mins) will break down any gluten. After cooling, re-season with fresh oil. Stainless steel implements washed in a dishwasher will be fine. Ceramics which do...
  15. psawyer
    Some people do react to annatto, but it is not derived from a gluten containing grain; from a celiac perspective it is gluten-free and safe.
  16. psawyer
    Advil (ibuprofen) is gluten-free, but can be a stomach irritant, especially if taken on an empty stomach. That said, I will also place my bet on the garlic and onions. As Raven said, eating more than once a day may also help. An empty stomach is likely to be an irritable stomach.
  17. psawyer
    Reactions to sweeteners are common, whether you have celiac disease or not. The intolerances can be identified by an elimination diet . Exclude them all for a week. If symptoms disappear, then carefully try introducing one at a time, and observe the results. You will know which ones to avoid, but it will take time and patience to figure it all out.
  18. psawyer
    FDA rules on spices: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=101.22 https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=182.10 Grains can not be included. Section 101.22(a)(2) says, in part, "except for those substances which have been traditionally regarded as foods." That would cover grains.
  19. psawyer
    I eat Corn Chex frequently, and have never had a problem. Well, I do have a problem, actually. They are not sold here in Canada so I have to cross-border shop to get them.
  20. psawyer
    I don't eat chocolate often, but I have never had a gluten reaction to Toblerone. I trust it to be gluten-free.
  21. psawyer
    We use BRM gluten-free products, including the oats, and have never had a problem with them.
  22. psawyer
    A minority of persons with celiac disease react to oats in a manner similar to the big three gluten grains, even if the oats are 100% pure. You may be one of them. I would try eliminating all oats for a while and see if your symptoms clear. If they do, you may need to avoid oats as well as wheat, rye and barley.
  23. psawyer
    My two cents: just more fear mongering. Caramel color is safe. Distilled spirits are safe. Oak barrels are safe. Flavoring is safe. Does the article cite a single example of something that is not safe? No. Fear mongering.
  24. psawyer
    You read it, so I will explain in plain English. They don't make a claim, because they don't test and won't put themselves at risk of a frivolous suit based on an error by a supplier to them. But they will clearly label all ingredients. That means no hidden gluten. Since FALCPA took effect ten years ago, hidden gluten has been extremely rare. Nothing to worry...
  25. psawyer
    The "modified" in MFS does not mean genetically modified, although a GMO grain could be used to make it. If it is from wheat (almost never the case), it must be declared as such. It is usually tapioca, but corn runs a strong second. It is an ingredient that I just don't let myself worry about. It is safe. FWIF, in Canada this ingredient name is no longer...
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