Gluten Free News

PRODUCT RECALL: PERDUE SIMPLY SMART ORGANIC Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets sold in the freezer case with a “Best If Used By” date of 03/23/25. The package also bears a UPC Bar Code of 0-72745-80656-8.Also recalled: Butcher Box Organic Gluten-Free Chicken Breast Nuggets with a “best if used by” date of March 23, 2025.Consumers complained about a metal wire embedded in the product and notified the agency.“We determined the material to be a very thin strand of metal wire that was inadvertently introduced into the manufacturing process,” Jeff Shaw, Perdue senior vice president of food safety and quality, said in a statement.————————————-The following (non- gluten free) product, which was produced on March 23, has also been affected by the recall:Perdue chicken breast tenders with a “best if used by” date of March 23, 2025.

On the latest Celiac Project Podcast:It's time for Summer News and Notes! Mike and Cam share some incredible listener letters including a long time listener who is faced with confusion over pre-packaged meals that may or may not contain gluten. They also go behind the scenes, sharing the latest court documents on one of Mary Vargas's most compelling and gut wrenching cases that is still in litigation, and much more!Full episode here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com/

The myth that gluten-containing flour is circulating on Facebook again. Listen to why this false and how it the myth probably started.

Products used at dental appointments: tooth pastes, filling material and more, need to be checked for gluten status. It's important to ask at every appointment too, as products and manufacturers can change.Don't forget to ask orthodontists these questions as well!

On today's Celiac Project Podcast:Summer travel is in full swing so Mike and Cam share a couple of exciting recent trips! While Cam ventures back to Sin City, Las Vegas and is mostly on a good roll, he shares a cautionary moment where things go a little off the rails. Mike's latest adventure with his family takes him to Milwaukee for Lakefront Brewing's incredible Maifest celebration. It's a gluten free fest unlike anything Mike has ever attended and you won't believe the culinary highlights he experiences!Listen to the full episode here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com

The Philadelphia Gluten Free Expo, hosted by Wicked Gluten Free, is being held on September 14th from 10-4pm. They'll be hundreds of vendors, free samples and items for purchase, demos, food trucks and more!I'll be presenting at 12pm on The Five Common Mistakes on Finding a College for Your Gluten Free Student, and How to Avoid Them.Tickets are on sale now, hope to see you there: https://store.wickedglutenfree.com/products/philadelphia-expo-9-7-24

If you're vegan or vegetarian the most important thing is to make sure you get all the nutrients you need. As long as the diet is well planned and varied, it can meet nutritional needs.According to Registered Dietician Katarina Mollo, the main nutrients of concern with these diets are:• vitamin B12• vitamin D• omega-3 fatty acids• calcium• iron• zinc (2)Main nutrients of concern with GF diets:• low fiber• high fat• more sugar and high fructose corn syrup• low in certain vitamins and minerals:◦ B vitamins◦ Calcium◦ Magnesium◦ Iron◦ Zinc

Facebook Fallacy Friday: a statement that a restaurant did not make a diner sick with their gluten free menu item is not enough to make an informed decision. Statements like "I ate there with no problem" need to be qualified with more information about protocol, knowledge, etc.

On this week's Celiac Project Podcast, Mike and Cam are excited to welcome fashion designer, Richa Ranawat, all the way from India. Richa shares her incredible story of immense suffering all while desperate to find answers before finally being diagnosed with celiac disease. Along the way, she was diagnosed with other auto-immune conditions and allergies. After seeing 35 doctors and struggling with a myriad of symptoms, she finally started to get answers. Richa takes us on her journey of trauma, self discovery, and an unwavering resilience as she fights for her safety at every turn. In addition to listening to the podcast here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com, you can watch it (along with captions) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cW13RNdoS8s