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  1. AristotlesCat
    I know there are some legitimate things being researched with vague hopes of successes in the future, but there isn't anything on the market today that can stop you from having a reaction. If it makes this claim, especially if it warns that celiacs shouldn't take it or should check with their doctor, it is snake oil. Someone is selling you hope in a bottle...
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    Okay. I live in mass too and plugged my area into the finder. A lot of those restaurants are definitely not safe for celiacs. I'd recommend Burtons Grill if you are in the mass area. There are some other places as well but you should always contact them and ask questions to find out if they take efforts to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. I...
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    What I've heard sounds like the sandwich itself is pretty well made and adheres strictly to gluten free guidelines. But the question mark comes with the on-sight prep. There is a lot of stuff with gluten at a star bucks. I could see that presenting an issue. But this seems better than any other coffee or donut place has done.
  4. AristotlesCat
    It was one of the points made a great deal in the press when they are were changing the gluten free labeling laws. But it is something you see all the time. This is why when the FDA changed the rules, they said even something labeled Naturally Gluten Free must still conform to the the gluten free labeling guidelines. The label raises a red flag because...
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    All I am saying is be on your toes if it says naturally gluten free. It may be a weasel word and they may not take sufficient measures to prevent cross contamination. And if the company knows very little about celiac disease they may not understand what sorts of things can cause cross contamination even if they are not processing foods with flour in them...
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    Okay but if they are not testing it or they don't think it is under 20 parts per million, then that isn't gluten free (or at least too high risk IMO). I am at the point these days where if I see naturally gluten free on the label, I just don't buy that brand.
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    Sure, but it is also a known weasel word companies used to use before the labeling laws. My point is, it should either be gluten free or not gluten free. When they say it is naturally gluten free, that implies that are not doing anything to make sure it stays that way. At the very least, it is a red flag. Why wouldn't they just label it gluten free?
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    Shared facilities may be fine or it may not. The real question is whether the place takes precautions to prevent cross contamination. This is something you can often determine with a simple phone call to the manufacturer. The issue the labeling laws in the US have zero teeth so celiacs do probably need to stay a bit vigilant even if it says gluten free (and...
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    Also, I just found a certified brand. Terra Farm apparently makes certified gluten free coffee.
  10. AristotlesCat
    Thanks. I have considered switching to Republic of Tea (since i noticed they do have a certified gluten free label). I've been a coffee drinker my whole life so that is more of a last resort thing.
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    I have to push back on this. I am not saying everyone should drink certified gluten free coffee. I am saying I was looking for certified gluten free because MY DOCTOR SAID my celiac is still not under control and coffee is the only thing I am currently eating that it could be coming from. So I am hoping to find a better brand than the one I am currently using...
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    Gemini. Just because something is naturally gluten free, doesn't mean cross contamination can't happen. Many things are naturally gluten free in their original state but can easily stop being gluten free if they come into contact with something like flour. I am frankly astounded that you haven't been cc'd if you've been freely drinking just any brand of...
  13. AristotlesCat
    I am a coffee drinker and have celiac, and my doctors are telling me my celiac isn't under control. I am getting really bad peripheral neuropathy as a result and my energy levels are insanely low. I've been fanatical about checking labels and in the past few months (just out of pure vigilance to get to the bottom of things) I've only eaten food that is certified...
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    I am no doctor, and definitely there is a lot of bad information on gluten out there, where people overemphasize its effects…but having celiac for years now and been following the literature my doctor gives me, my understanding is airborne gluten can impact celiac patients, it is just somewhat difficult and unlikely. Smells won’t do it, but particles of ...
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