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Celiac.com 02/06/2025 - Super Bowl parties are filled with delicious snacks, fun drinks, and an exciting atmosphere, but for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, these gatherings can be tricky to navigate. From hidden gluten in dips to cross-contamination risks, maintaining a gluten-free diet requires careful planning. Whether you are a guest or the host, here is a guide to ensuring a safe and enjoyable Super Bowl party while staying gluten-free. Attending a Super Bowl Party: How to Stay Safe Communicate with the Host Before attending a Super Bowl party, reach out to the host and ask about the food being served. Many people are unaware of the complexities of a gluten-free diet, so it helps to politely explain your dietary needs. If the host is open to making gluten-free options, suggest easy swaps like using gluten-free chips or crackers. Bring Your Own Food To eliminate uncertainty, consider bringing your own gluten-free dishes. Not only does this guarantee you have something safe to eat, but it also allows you to share delicious gluten-free alternatives with other guests. Popular choices include homemade guacamole with gluten-free tortilla chips, a veggie platter with gluten-free hummus, or a protein-rich dip like buffalo chicken dip with gluten-free crackers. Watch for Hidden Gluten Many party foods contain hidden gluten, including: Dips made with soy sauce, wheat-based thickeners, or malt vinegar. Flavored potato chips or tortilla chips with seasoning that contains gluten. Meatballs or wings coated in bread crumbs or fried in shared oil. Sauces and dressings with wheat-based additives. Beer, which contains barley and is not gluten-free. Checking labels or asking about ingredients can help prevent accidental exposure to gluten. Avoid Cross-Contamination Even if a dish is naturally gluten-free, cross-contamination is a major risk. Serving utensils that have touched gluten-containing foods, shared fryers, or even double-dipping can introduce gluten into safe foods. When in doubt, stick to food you brought or foods that are confirmed to be completely gluten-free. Throwing a Gluten-Free Super Bowl Party Plan a Naturally Gluten-Free Menu Designing a gluten-free menu ensures that all guests, regardless of dietary restrictions, can enjoy delicious food. Some naturally gluten-free Super Bowl favorites include: Grilled meats and veggies – Chicken wings, ribs, or skewers with gluten-free marinades. Nachos – Layer gluten-free tortilla chips with cheese, salsa, jalapeños, and meat. Chili – A hearty, naturally gluten-free option when made with gluten-free ingredients. Guacamole, salsa, and queso – Pair with gluten-free tortilla chips or fresh veggies. Deviled eggs – A classic, protein-rich snack with no gluten worries. Provide Gluten-Free Alternatives Many traditional Super Bowl snacks can be made gluten-free with simple substitutions. Some easy swaps include: Gluten-free pizza – Use gluten-free crusts or make individual-sized pizzas on gluten-free bread. Gluten-free buns – Offer gluten-free buns for burgers or hot dogs. Gluten-free wings – Bake or air fry wings without breading and use gluten-free sauces. Gluten-free beer and drinks – Stock gluten-free beer or provide cider, wine, and mixed drinks. Label Foods Clearly If hosting guests with dietary restrictions, label gluten-free dishes to avoid confusion. Keeping gluten-free food separate from gluten-containing options minimizes the risk of cross-contamination. Prevent Cross-Contamination If serving both gluten and gluten-free foods, take precautions to prevent cross-contact: Use separate serving utensils for gluten-free dishes. Keep gluten-free food on a separate table or section of the counter. Avoid shared fryers or grills that have cooked gluten-containing foods. Have gluten-free guests serve themselves first to reduce the risk of contamination. Drinks and Beverages: What’s Safe? Gluten-Free Alcoholic Options While beer is a staple at many Super Bowl parties, traditional beers contain gluten. Luckily, there are plenty of gluten-free alternatives: Gluten-free beer – Many brands now offer gluten-free versions made from rice, sorghum, or millet. Hard cider – Most ciders are naturally gluten-free. Wine – Red, white, and sparkling wines are typically safe. Distilled spirits – Most pure distilled liquors (vodka, rum, tequila, and whiskey) are gluten-free, but flavored varieties may contain gluten, so always check labels. Non-Alcoholic Beverages For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, options like soda, flavored water, iced tea, and gluten-free energy drinks are great choices. Just be mindful of certain flavored beverages or drink mixes that may contain hidden gluten. Enjoying the Game Without Stress A Super Bowl party should be about fun, food, and football—not worrying about gluten exposure. By planning ahead, communicating with hosts, and making smart food choices, you can fully enjoy the game without the stress of getting sick. Whether you are attending as a guest or hosting your own gathering, following these gluten-free strategies ensures a delicious and safe Super Bowl experience for everyone involved. With a little effort and preparation, staying gluten-free at a Super Bowl party can be simple and enjoyable. Touchdown!

Celiac.com 01/11/2019 - When Super Bowl LIII kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 3rd, you’ll want to have your snack selection well-nailed down, including your gluten-free choices. With a bit of planning, you can avoid the unplanned halftime rush to get snacks that could have been gotten long before Maroon 5 takes the stage. Who wants to miss Maroon 5 just to stand in line at the store? Here’s a list of gluten-free snacks that are ideal for your Super Bowl party, and other great gluten-safe snacks that are wheat, rye and barley-free. We’ve broken the list in two, and listed fully gluten-free snacks first, with a list of gluten-safe snacks that that are wheat, rye and barley-free. Together, they will help to make your snack table the life of the Super Bowl party. Please keep in mind that neither list is complete, or definitive, and should only be used as a guideline. Remember, the risk of contamination can be higher for snacks that are not clearly labeled gluten-free, but are made without wheat, barley, rye, or oats. As always, before eating any snacks on the list, be sure to read labels, check manufacturer information, and choose according to your own sensitivity levels, or those of your friends and family. Feel free to comment below if you see any issues, or if you'd like us to add something. These favorite Super Bowl snacks are gluten-free. They are safe for people with celiac disease and gluten-intolerance. Do your best to place your gluten-free selections so as to minimize spillover from non-gluten-free counterparts. SAFE GLUTEN-FREE SNACKS for SUPER BOWL LIII INCLUDE: BEANFIELDS chips in a variety of flavors GOOD HEALTH Veggie Straws, Veggie Stix, and Veggie Chips LATE JULY POPCHIPS SNIKIDDY Organic Mac’n’Cheese Baked Puffs, Grilled Cheese Baked Puffs, and Cheddar Cheese Baked Fries BOULDER CANYON potato chips CAPE COD potato chips KETTLE BRAND potato chips TERRA potato chips UTZ potato chips FRITO LAY—Assorted chips and snacks, including: CHEETOS Baked Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Curls Winter White Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Crunchy Cheddar Jalapeño Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Crunchy Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Crunchy Flamin' Hot Chipotle Ranch Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Crunchy Flamin' Hot Limón Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Crunchy XXtra Flamin' Hot Flavored Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Fantastix! Chili Cheese Flavored Corn and Potato Snacks CHEETOS Fantastix! Flamin’ Hot Flavored Corn and Potato Snacks CHEETOS Paws Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Puffs Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Puffs Simply White Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Puffs Simply White Cheddar Jalapeno Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Reduced Fat Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Reduced Fat Puffs Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks CHESTER'S Bacon Cheddar Flavored Fries CHESTER'S Flamin' Hot Flavored Fries CHESTER'S Flamin' Hot Flavored Popcorn DORITOS Simply Organic White Cheddar Flavored Tortilla Chips DORITOS Toasted Corn Tortilla Chips FRITOS Lightly Salted Corn Chips FRITOS Original Corn Chips FRITOS Reduced Fat Original Corn Chips FRITOS Scoops! Corn Chips LAY'S Baked BBQ Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Baked Original Potato Chips LAY'S Baked Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Classic Potato Chips LAY'S Deli Style Potato Chips LAY'S Lightly Salted Potato Chips LAY'S Simply BBQ Thick Cut Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Simply Sea Salt Flavored Thick Cut Potato Chips LAY'S STAX All American Cheeseburger Flavored Potato Crisps LAY'S STAX Bacon & Cheddar Potato Skins Flavored Potato Crisps LAY'S STAX Buffalo Wings with Ranch Flavored Potato Crisps LAY'S STAX Cheddar Flavored Potato Crisps LAY'S STAX Chile Limón Flavored Potato Crisps LAY'S STAX Flamas Flavored Potato Crisps LAY'S STAX Jalapeño Pepper Jack Flavored Potato Crisps LAY'S STAX Mesquite Barbecue Flavored Potato Crisps LAY'S STAX Original Potato Crisps LAY'S STAX Pizza Flavored Potato Crisps LAY'S STAX Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Crisps LAY'S STAX Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Crisps LAY'S Wavy Lightly Salted Potato Chips LAY'S Wavy Original Potato Chips RUFFLES Baked Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Crisps RUFFLES Baked Original Potato Crisps RUFFLES Baked Roasted Garlic & Ranch Flavored Potato Crisps RUFFLES Original Potato Chips RUFFLES Reduced Fat Original Potato Chips RUFFLES Simply Reduced Fat Sea Salted Potato Chips SANTITAS White Corn Strips Tortilla Chips SANTITAS White Corn Tortilla Chips SANTITAS Yellow Corn Rounds Tortilla Chips SANTITAS Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips SMARTFOOD Delight Sea Salt Flavored Popcorn SMARTFOOD Delight White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn SMARTFOOD Movie Theater Butter Flavored Popcorn SMARTFOOD White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn TOSTITOS Baked Scoops! Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Bite Size Rounds Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Cantina Thin & Crispy Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Cantina Traditional Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Crispy Rounds Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Original Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Reduced Fat Crispy Rounds Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Simply Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Simply Organic Scoops! Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Simply Organic Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Scoops! Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Thick & Hearty Rounds Tortilla Chips Gluten-free multigrain chips include: EATSMART NATURALS MULTIGRAIN chips FOOD SHOULD TASTE GOOD multigrain chips LUNDBERG RICE CHIPS MEDITERRANEAN SNACK FOODS lentil chips MICHAEL SEASON’S BLACK BEAN CHIPS VAN’S FOODS multigrain chips WAY BETTER multigrain chips Gluten-free nuts include: Blue Diamond—Blue Diamond plain, salted, and flavored varieties. Check labels carefully. Fisher Nuts—Fischer clearly labels gluten-free products, and lists any gluten ingredients, so read labels and choose carefully. Wonderful Company—Many of Wonderful’s almonds, pistachios and other nuts are free from gluten, but read labels carefully to be sure. Plain potato chips are usually gluten-free, but double-check. Beware of any added flavorings. Be sure your multi-grain chips are clearly labeled gluten-free. Be sure any multi-grain chips you buy are labeled gluten-free. The major brand Super Bowl snacks listed below contain no gluten-ingredients. Though they are generally regarded as safe, they are not recommended for people with serious gluten sensitivity. As always, please check with the manufacturer, as manufacturing or product formulation can change. Do not rely on this list for medical purposes. If you have celiac disease or gluten-intolerance, please use caution in choosing products that are not specifically labeled as gluten-free. SNACKS with NO GLUTEN INGREDIENTS include: BAKEN-ETS Hot 'N Spicy Flavored Pork Skins BAKEN-ETS Sweet Southern Heat BBQ Flavored Fried Pork Skins BAKEN-ETS Traditional Fried Pork Skins CHEETOS Crunchy Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Sweetos Caramel Puffs Flavored Snacks CHEETOS Sweetos Cinnamon Sugar Flavored Snacks CHEETOS White Cheddar Bag of Bones Cheese Flavored Snacks CHEETOS White Cheddar Snowflakes Cheese Flavored Snacks CHESTER'S Butter Flavored Puffcorn Snacks CHESTER'S Cheese Flavored Puffcorn Snacks CHESTER'S Flamin' Hot Flavored Puffcorn Snacks CRACKER JACK Original Caramel Coated Popcorn & Peanuts DORITOS Blaze Flavored Tortilla Chips DORITOS Cool Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips DORITOS Dinamita Chile Limón Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips DORITOS Flamas Flavored Tortilla Chips DORITOS Jacked Ranch Dipped Hot Wings Flavored Tortilla Chips DORITOS Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips DORITOS Poppin' Jalapeno Flavored Tortilla Chips DORITOS Salsa Verde Flavored Tortilla Chips DORITOS Simply Organic Spicy White Cheddar Flavored Tortilla Chips DORITOS Spicy Nacho Flavored Tortilla Chips DORITOS Taco Flavored Tortilla Chips DORITOS Tapatio Flavored Tortilla Chips EL ISLENO Maduro Sweet Plantain Chips EL ISLENO Plantain Chips FRITO-LAY Flamin' Hot Limon Sunflower Seeds FRITO-LAY Ranch Sunflower Seeds FRITO-LAY Sunflower Seeds FRITO-LAY Sunflower Seeds Kernels FRITOS Bean Dip FRITOS Chili Cheese Flavored Corn Chips FRITOS Classic Ranch Flavored Corn Chips FRITOS Flamin' Hot Flavored Corn Chips FRITOS Flavor Twists Honey BBQ Flavored Corn Chips FRITOS Hot Bean Dip FRITOS Jalapeño & Cheddar Flavored Cheese Dip FRITOS Mild Cheddar Flavor Cheese Dip FRITOS Spicy Jalapeno Flavored Corn Chips FUNYUNS Flamin' Hot Onion Flavored Rings FUNYUNS Onion Flavored Rings LAY'S Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Chile Limón Potato Chips LAY'S Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Fiery Habanero Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S French Onion Dip LAY'S Honey BBQ Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Honey Chipotle Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Jalapeño Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Lightly Salted Olive Oil & Herbs Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Lightly Salted Sweet & Smoky BBQ Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Maui Onion Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Original Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Reduced Fat Applewood Smoked BBQ Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Reduced Fat Cream Cheese & Chives Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Reduced Fat Jalapeño Cheddar Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Reduced Fat Original Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Reduced Fat Sea Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Kettle Cooked Sea Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Lightly Salted BBQ Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Lightly Salted Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Limón Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Poppables Honey BBQ Flavored Potato Snacks LAY'S Poppables Sea Salt Potato Snacks LAY'S Poppables White Cheddar Flavored Potato Snacks LAY'S Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Smooth Ranch Dip LAY'S Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S STAX Xtra Flamin' Hot Flavored Potato Crisps LAY'S Sweet Southern Heat BBQ Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Tapatio Limón Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Wavy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Wavy Hickory BBQ Flavored Potato Chips LAY'S Wavy Milk Chocolate with Almond Bits Covered Potato Chips LAY'S Wavy Ranch Flavored Potato Chips MATADOR Flamin' Hot Snack Stick MATADOR Mild Snack Stick MATADOR Original Snack Stick MATADOR Original Snack Strip MAUI STYLE Onion Flavored Potato Chips MAUI STYLE Original Potato Chips MAUI STYLE Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips MISS VICKIE'S Farmhouse White Cheddar Kettle Cooked Flavored Potato Chips MISS VICKIE'S Jalapeño Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips MISS VICKIE'S Sea Salt & Vinegar Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips MISS VICKIE'S Sea Salt Original Kettle Cooked Potato Chips MISS VICKIE'S Sour Cream & Herbs Kettle Cooked Potato Chips MUNCHIES Flamin' Hot Peanuts MUNCHIES Honey Roasted Peanuts MUNCHIES Salted Peanuts MUNCHOS Original Potato Crisps NUT HARVEST Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee Bites NUT HARVEST Dark Chocolate Butter Toffee Covered Almonds NUT HARVEST Deluxe Mixed Nuts NUT HARVEST Honey Roasted Nut Mix NUT HARVEST In-Shell Pistachios NUT HARVEST Lightly Roasted Almonds NUT HARVEST Nut & Chocolate Mix NUT HARVEST Nut & Fruit Mix NUT HARVEST Sea Salted Whole Cashews RUFFLES All Dressed Flavored Potato Chips RUFFLES Baked Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Crisps RUFFLES Baked Roasted Garlic & Ranch Flavored Potato Crisps RUFFLES Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips RUFFLES Flamin' Hot Flavored Potato Chips RUFFLES Jalapeno Ranch Flavored Potato Chips RUFFLES Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Skins Flavored Potato Chips RUFFLES Mozzarella 'N Marinara Flavored Potato Chips RUFFLES Organic Original Potato Chips RUFFLES Queso Flavored Potato Chips RUFFLES Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips SABRITAS Adobadas Flavored Potato Chips SABRITAS Picante Peanuts SABRITAS Salt & Lime Peanuts SABRITAS Turbos Flamas Flavored Corn Chips SMARTFOOD Caramel & Cheddar Mix Flavored Popcorn SMARTFOOD Delight Chipotle Aged Cheddar Flavored Air Popped Popcorn SMARTFOOD Delight Rosemary & Olive Oil Flavored Air Popped Popcorn SMARTFOOD Delight Sea Salted Caramel Flavored Air Popped Popcorn SMARTFOOD Parmesan Garlic Flavored Popcorn SMARTFOOD Spicy Jalapeno Ranch Flavored Popcorn SMARTFOOD Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn SPITZ Chili Lime Sunflower Seeds SPITZ Cracked Pepper Sunflower Seeds SPITZ Cracked Pepper Pumpkin Seeds SPITZ Dill Pickle Pumpkin Seeds SPITZ Dill Pickle Sunflower Seeds SPITZ Original Sunflower Seeds SPITZ Salted Caramel Sunflower Seeds SPITZ Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds SPITZ Seasoned Sunflower Seeds SPITZ Smoky BBQ Sunflower Seeds SPITZ Spicy Sweet Chili Sunflower Seeds TOSTITOS Chipotle Restaurant Style Medium Salsa TOSTITOS Chunky Salsa - Medium TOSTITOS Chunky Salsa - Mild TOSTITOS Creamy Spinach Dip TOSTITOS Dip-Etizers Cheesy Spinach Dip TOSTITOS Dip-Etizers Four Cheese Queso TOSTITOS Dip-Etizers Mexican Style Black Bean Dip TOSTITOS Fiesta Bean & Cheese Dip TOSTITOS Football Shaped Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Habanero Hot Chunky Salsa TOSTITOS Hint of Lime Flavored Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Mango Salsa TOSTITOS Multigrain Scoops! Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Nacho Cheese Cup TOSTITOS Queso Blanco Dip TOSTITOS Restaurant Style with a Hint of Jalapeno Flavored Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Restaurant Style Salsa TOSTITOS Roasted Garlic Medium Chunky Salsa TOSTITOS Salsa Con Queso TOSTITOS Salsa Ranchera Flavored Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Salsa Verde Flavored Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Simply Black Bean Tortilla Chips TOSTITOS Smooth & Cheesy Dip TOSTITOS Splash of Lime Flavored Mild Chunky Salsa Regarding the above Frito-Lay products, the company website states: “The Frito-Lay products listed do not contain wheat, rye, barley or oat ingredients (we include oats in this list as a precaution as oats are often commingled with gluten-containing grains). Please note however, some of the products listed below may be manufactured on the same lines as products that contain gluten. Although our lines are cleaned between production runs, Frito-Lay has not tested these products for gluten content and the ingredients in these products may have come into contact with gluten-containing products prior to manufacturing. Individuals who are sensitive to gluten should take these factors into consideration in consuming these products. Please note: The information provided pertains only to products made and distributed in the U.S. Products sold in other countries under similar brands may be made using slightly different recipes and ingredients to accommodate local needs and preferences.” For questions or more information, check the Frito-Lay website.

Celiac.com 01/19/2019 - Want to blow some minds, turn some heads, and please some hungry eaters? These pulled pork quesadillas are just the thing to rock your Super Bowl Party or your next big potluck. They are guaranteed to disappear and have people asking for the recipe. Ingredients: 1 package Kirkland Signature Pulled Pork (or other plain, gluten-free pulled pork--32 ounces) 2 dozen gluten-free corn tortillas, fried crisp 1 medium head of green cabbage, finely shredded 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded 1 cup cilantro, minced 1 cup cooking oil Miracle Whip, Kewpie, or a gluten-free version* Apple Cider vinegar Sugar, to taste Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste 4 large, ripe avocados 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 cups gluten-free Pico de Gallo, or other fresh salsa Gluten-free hot sauce, as desired Directions: First, you’re going to blend the shredded cabbage and carrot, sugar, Miracle Whip (or other), cider vinegar, salt and pepper to make good old fashioned coleslaw. If you already have a favorite coleslaw recipe, you can make that. Here's a simple coleslaw recipe, just in case. Make slaw ahead of time, and set aside. Drain off any excess moisture from the coleslaw before serving. The next thing you’ll do is make guacamole from the avocados. Here’s a recipe for great guacamole, although, I'd omit the cilantro for this dish. Alternatively, you can put the peeled and pitted avocados in a bowl, mash them up, and stir in a bit of pico de Gallo, lemon juice and salt. Fresh tortillas work best for this dish, but you can use pre-made in a pinch. If making fresh tortilla crisps, begin by heating cooking oil in deep pan. Cook one tortilla at a time, turning as needed. When tortillas are crisp and golden brown, remove to paper towel on a plate. Cook remaining tortillas. Heat pulled pork in small batches, as needed. When tortillas are all cooked and pulled pork is heated, it’s time to make tostadas. To make tostadas, place one crisp tortilla shell on a plate, and top with guacamole, then coleslaw. Add cilantro, pulled pork, salsa and hot sauce as desired. Enjoy! *Miracle Whip is not labeled gluten-free, but it contains no gluten ingredients, and is well tolerated by many folks with celiac disease. If you prefer, you can make your own using gluten-free mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, and dried garlic powder. Start with the mayo, then add sugar and other ingredients one by one, until you reach your desired taste.

Celiac.com 02/20/2018 - Party City has pulled a controversial advertising spot that provoked outrage in gluten-free community by tagging gluten-free dieters as 'gross.' Moreover, both Party City, and the advertising firm behind the pre-Super bowl ad, Hill Holliday, have issued public apologies in an effort to mitigate the outrage caused by its obviously insensitive ad. The ad starred two women attending a Super Bowl party and standing in front of an "inflatable snack stadium." When one of the women points out the gluten-free options, the other asks "Do we even know people that are like that?" The first woman answers: "Tina." To which, the second woman says: "Oh, gross, yeah." Perhaps unsurprisingly, furious viewers wasted no time in launching the Twitter hashtag #IAmTina, which called out both Party City and Hill Holliday for insensitivity toward people with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity. Party City apologized via Instagram, and also clarified that celebrity Sunny Anderson played no part in the campaign. The company statement reads, in part: "Party City values its customers above all else, and we take your feedback extremely seriously. We recognize that we made an error in judgment by running the recent Big Game commercial, which was insensitive to people with food allergies…We will also be reviewing our internal vetting process on all advertising content to avoid any future issues. In addition, Party City will be making a donation in support of Celiac Disease research." Read more at: Adweek.com

Celiac.com 01/26/2018 - Party retailer Party City finds itself in hot water over a recent commercial that implies that people who eat gluten free are "gross." The ad, which was part of a pre-Super Bowl effort to tout deals at the discount party store, has offended customers and non-customers alike. The commercial depicts the host of a Super Bowl party chatting with a guest. When the guest asks about a sad-looking plate of gluten-free snacks, the host replies: "Those are some gluten-free options." The guest asks: "Do we even know people that are like that?" To which the host replies: "Tina." The the guest delivers the big, supposedly funny punchline: "Oh, gross, yeah." Obviously, there's more than just a little bit wrong with this ad, which does not clarify whether "gross" is refers to gluten-free people in general, or just to the unseen Tina. "Your new ad mocking people who eat gluten free is inconsiderate and wrong at best," one Twitter user wrote to Party City. "My celiac disease is not your punchline." "Your commercial is disgusting. Do you have any idea how hard it is to live with a life threatening food allergy?" another one reads. "I will not be shopping at your store anymore." In the face of overwhelmingly negative public feedback, Party City buckled. The company has withdrawn the commercial, and issued the following apology: "Party City values its customers above all else, and we take your feedback extremely seriously. We recognize that we made an error in judgment by running the recent Big Game commercial, which was insensitive to people with food allergies. We have removed the commercial from our website and all other channels, and sincerely apologize for any offense this may have caused. We'd also like to clarify that Sunny Anderson was not involved in the creation of this commercial in any way, and we apologize for any offense it has caused with her audience and fans. We will also be reviewing our internal vetting process on all advertising content to avoid any future issues. In addition, Party City will be making a donation in support of Celiac Disease research." In addition to the statement of apology, Party City has promised to make a donation to the Celiac Foundation. Read more at: BusinessInsider.com