Category: Awareness Campaigns
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Happy Celiac Awareness Month!!
It’s May, and that means all things Celiac! Â This is the month we tell everybody about us and we find new products to make our tummies happy. Â And sometimes fat. Â But happy. Fear not, those of you who thought I died. Â Between losing my father, getting pregnant and having a baby, teaching at the university,…
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Malt Vinegar Chips – Not GF
There was a mistake made in packaging: Jan 24, 2014 “Product Pull Back Notice —Action Required” Boulder Canyon (Natural Foods) Malt Vinegar and Sea Salt, Wavy Potato Chips, Kettle Cooked in 100% Avocado Oil The Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) has issued an immediate product pull-back notice to Boulder Canyon (Natural Foods) Malt Vinegar and Sea Salt,…
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And now, a word from the FDA
Did you ever sign one of those We The People petitions with the White House?  Well, I finally heard back about the gluten-free ruling.  Here is what the email had to say: Gluten-Free Should Mean Gluten-Free By Michael R. Taylor, Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine at the Food and Drug Administration Thanks for your…
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Ian’s and Slade Gorton Launch School Lunches
Do you have an interest in seeing children in public schools receive lunch that is gluten-free and free of the top allergens?  Check out the press release below. NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lisa Lazarczyk lisa@lazpr.com 781-646-0667 IAN’S LAUNCHES ALLERGY-FRIENDLY, GLUTEN-FREE WHOLE GRAIN PRODUCTS FOR SCHOOLS K-12 Allergy-friendly Line Meets NEW Child Nutrition Whole Grain Standards…
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Bugs in our Food?
While not a gluten-free issue, all of us who are gluten-free can definitely agree that ingredients that are not properly labeled can be harmful. I was just made aware that Dannon and other companies are using bug-based food dyes in their products. Â For people with allergies to bugs, this can be a huge problem. Â I…