Looking out for MORE than just "Hidden Gluten"

A recent article in The Chicago Tribune shed light on a disappointing topic regarding our trusted Whole Foods Market. 

According to an investigation done by the newspaper, Whole Foods brand "365: Organic Everyday Value" chocolate bars had misleading labeling on their wrappers. The wrappers stated that "good manufacturing practices" were "used to segregate" potential allergens such as tree nuts, soy, and milk. However, in 2007 a child who ate the candy, which had traces of tree nuts, had a reaction. The bars were then recalled and lables were changed.

However, the same label still exists on many other products of the 365 brand. Many customers like you are left wondering if the brand can be trusted.

There is no definition in the FDA regarding "gluten free";  yet they have proposed adopting the "20 parts per million" standard. An article on Celiac.com explains the benefits of this for Celiacs.

 

For example, the FDA just recently found gluten in 3 WELLSHIRE FARMS gluten-free products: Chicken Bites, Chicken Corn Dogs, and Beef Corn Dogs. Scary stuff!

The culprit: CROSS CONTAMINATION!

Alright, please read the full article from the Chicago Tribune in order to get the entire scoop. 

Take a deep breath: inhale and exhale slowly. 

Now, on a much happier note, you can rest assured because GLUTEN FREE & FABULOUS PIZZA products are made in a DEDICATED GLUTEN-FREE FACILITY!

That's right: all of the GLUTEN FREE & FABULOUS pizzas are made in a completely gluten-free facility. There will never be "wheat dust" floating around looking to contaminate our dough! We are the ONLY gluten-free pizza that we know of that can claim this.

Amy's, a well known gluten-free pizza brand, has high risks for cross contamination. As you know, they not only make gluten-free pizza, but regular pizza as well. They make gluten-free entrees, and regular entrees. Therefore, there is no way that their products can be guaranteed gluten-free. Their website FAQ clearly states this.

Although all of this cross contamination news is disheartening, please remind yourself that there are companies who care about the health of those with food allergies, and go above and beyond with their precautions. You can feel safe with Gluten Free & Fabulous!