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  1. psawyer
    There are two parts to this. 1. The threshold defined by FDA rules allows 20 ppm; any level below that, including zero, is fine too. We all want zero ppm, but I realize that that is a goal, not a reality. 2. When an amount appears on a label, it indicates that the product has been actually tested for gluten content, and tested negative at the noted level...
  2. psawyer
    I was not aware that BK had had dedicated fryers. I always assumed that the fries were unsafe because BK had onion rings that were fired in the same oil. Interesting that their hash browns contain wheat. The hash browns at McDonalds do not.
  3. psawyer
    It is a support forum, and I do get hives, but not from ingesting gluten. I am fortunate that I did not have DH, just horrible gastric symptoms, anemia, seizures and other issues that put me in hospital. Acute hives--which appear suddenly and then pass--are almost always an allergic reaction. The sudden onset you described matches that case. Chronic hives...
  4. psawyer
    "I broke out in hives..." That is an allergic reaction to something, not a celiac reaction. It is, of course, possible that you are allergic to wheat in addition to having celiac disease. The rash could be DH, but might also be an allergy.
  5. psawyer
    Raisins are just dried grapes. They do not need refrigeration. Gin does not need refrigeration, although chilling it improves the drinking pleasure I can't imagine why these would need to be refrigerated, but it will do no harm. As to whether it works, je ne sais pas.
  6. psawyer
    Hmm. So... no incentive for the restaurant to improve their practices, since you are not coming back. I would have accepted the card even if I had no intention of using it, because the hope that I would return could be a motive to actually try to fix the problems. Just saying.
  7. psawyer
    The rules differ by jurisdiction. In Canada, no product containing oats can be labeled gluten-free because the regulation deems oats to be a gluten grain. You can, however, declare the product/ingredient as being pure wheat-free oats. I don't thing the "certified" adjective has any deifined meaning in Canada.
  8. psawyer
    Eating out is always a challenge. It is one that you will eventually have to face. I am fifteen years into the celiac journey and it remains a concern where I ask a lot of questions if I don't know that the resto is celiac friendly. But many are, as previous posters have noted. Places where the kitchen prepares your meal to order are obviously better than...
  9. psawyer
    Jacquie and and I have been married for almost 34 years. It has worked that long because we both see it about giving and supporting. Each of has been through some tough times and health issues, and the other has stood by and given support. To me, that is a sign of deep problems in the relationship. Follow your heart, but my sense is that there is a fundamental...
  10. psawyer
    Yes, I agree.
  11. psawyer
    You have received some good advice. Your mother probably taught you to wash your hands before eating--she just did not know the real reason! For many years, my wife and I operated a retail store that sold pet food and supplies. We gave treats to dogs that came in, and most of them were NOT Gluten-free. We each got into the habit of washing our hands after...
  12. psawyer
    Plastic, you say? Would you please provide your source for this. It is news to me. Even if true (which I doubt), that would not be a source of gluten.
  13. psawyer
    "Most likely" is a bit of a reach in the context. The reference was to a menu, and if the restaurant makes their own stock, there would be no reason for them to extend it by adding flour. It is possible, but not very likely. Dehydrated stock products that you buy in the grocery store may have wheat added as a binder in the powder/cubes. Read the label. Liquid...
  14. psawyer
    So sorry to hear this. Over a period of twenty years, we have been owned by seven cats. One is still with us; she is 10-1/2 yo. We said goodbye to our 15-1/2 yo tortie a month ago--her kidneys were failing and she had stopped eating. They are part of the family. Hugs {{o}}
  15. psawyer
    During the healing process, you may react to many things that do not contain gluten, but are still a challenge for the gut. Most experts suggest waiting at least six months before trying pure oatmeal. It was several years after my diagnosis that pure oatmeal was available in Canada.
  16. psawyer
    Yes, I would eat it.
  17. psawyer
    I received this newsletter just now from the Canadian Celiac Association. It contains a discussion regarding the FAQ about straw in fields where crops are grown. While it is specific to strawberries, the points made apply to straw no matter what crop it may be next to. Scroll down to get to the part about straw. Open Original Shared Link
  18. psawyer
    If an ingredient is sourced from a gluten grain, Con Agra will clearly say so. Disclosure of wheat is required by law in both the US and Canada. The soup is gluten-free.
  19. psawyer
    I wish I could get more fiber. Quinoa is an excellent source. Due to the high fiber content, it can be difficult to digest, especially during the celiac disease healing process.
  20. psawyer
    Wecome, cnewsom. Everybody, be aware that the original information in this topic is seven years old.
  21. psawyer
    . This, as I see it, is a conclusive diagnosis of celiac disease, unless there is positive evidence that something else caused it. While there are other rare things that can damage the villi, that level of damage is almost certainly celiac disease in my understanding. That is the same level of biopsy-confirmed villi damage that I had.
  22. psawyer
    My short answer about cheating: Don't do it! Don't even think about it. You have had some replies that explain why, so I won't belabor the points already made.
  23. psawyer
    As Karen said, at just two months into the recovery process, you may not have healed completely yet. While healing, you may react to foods that have no gluten, but are otherwise a challenge to the digestive system by being spicy or acidic, or for some other reason.
  24. psawyer
    In other words, they have not tested to see it the naturally gluten-free product is, in fact, below 20 ppm gluten. Do you test the stuff you buy before eating it? I don't think you likely do, and for the same reason that Smucker's don't. Testing costs money, and the likelihood that there will be a contamination issue is very low. I would eat this worry-free...
  25. psawyer
    Oats can be hard to digest, so I would avoid them completely while your gut is healing. Once that is finished, try pure oats. You need to look for ones that are processed specially to avoid contamination from wheat. Safe oats will be labeled as "pure," "wheat-free," or "gluten-free." In Canada, the last one is not yet allowed by CFIC regulations, but those...
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