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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Gluten Free? I THINK NOT!



So, We tried out Heartland Gluten free/Wheat Free Penne Pasta tonight. Let's just say that I blew up like a balloon, looking at least 4 months pregnant now in a matter of minutes. My son, also GF, is curled up in the other room with his old complaints "post meals" when he indgested gluten. I guess I got kind of lazy on my label reading because low and behold, there on the side it states that it is processed in a facility that processes wheat products. Not ok if you cannot have gluten. Cross contamination is a big issue. I went to the website and they have under frequently asked questions that they do clean their equipment according to "government standards" and do periodic tests to make sure that there is not more than 20 ppm levels on the equipment.

So, here is my warning...for all of those who might start getting comfortable with the products they are using, especially with those that advertise that they are gluten free. Continue to read and investigate before using product. Even Walmart is very guilty about slapping "gluten free" on their products, but noting that they are processed in facilities processing wheat. Perhaps more education needs to be out there for the manufactures as well as FDA concerning Celiac Disease and what Gluten Actually does to a person. I just want to make sure the warning is out there! We are busy people, so sometimes we take the label's word for it. Just take an extra second for your health.

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Hi Sarah,
I found your blog by googling this Heartland pasta. I just ate this for dinner, should have done my research first! Is it okay if I link to your post from my blog?

Thanks!
Tracy

GLUTEN FREE SARAH said...

Absolutely!!!!

Anonymous said...

I MISS YOU GLUTEN FREE SARAH!!

LOVE SUGAR FREE MEREDITH

GLUTEN FREE SARAH said...

Aww, I miss you too Sugar Free Meredith! Maybe we can get together in Feb. I start working TDA then :-)