Category: Celiac/GF News
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Back to School With Food Allergies
The following is a guest post brought to us by Alicia Woodward of Living Without magazine. Even though most of us are just finishing school for the year, now is the best time to get started preparing for the new school year. Back to School with Food Allergies Sending a child off to school for […]
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GIG’s Open Letter to NFCA
Last week, I briefly mentioned the issue with the new Domino’s “gluten-free” pizza, and how they have no intentions of taking care not to contaminate it in the kitchen. What I didn’t tell you, because I was really upset, was that the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness was backing it, saying it was great for […]
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A Gluten-Free Shared Kitchen Space?
Sara recently shared with me this amazing project in the works in California, and I just had to share it with all of you! (This is especially great during Celiac Awareness Month!!) Simone Shnifadel is working hard to open a shared gluten-free kitchen space in San Francisco. I’ve only recently begun to understand just how […]
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Chuck E Cheese Offering GF Options in Test Markets
I just read this article from the Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch on Chuck E Cheese. The chain is going to start offering gluten-free options, pizza from Conte’s and cupcakes from Fabe’s, testing in all Minnesota locations. According to the article: Dining out safely remains a primary concern for food-allergic customers under strict dietary limitations. […]
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Take Action – Gluten Free Drug Labeling
I want to share this email I received from the Gluten Intolerance Group: Labeling Gluten in Drug Products – Your Help is Needed by May 8! Celiac disease involves more than just dietary changes for life. Medications must also be evaluated for their gluten content. Many pharmaceuticals have an additional filler called an “excipient” to […]