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I received over 8 replies today about my question re. the safety of 
gardening (handling) and eating veggies grown in commercially available 
compost.  the consensus was that eating the veggies is safe.  Two people 
mentioned they garden with compost and have never had a problem.

I found this response helpful:
I am a master gardener in Arizona (since 2001), spend a lot of time 
composting, and have been gluten free since 2003.  So I hope I can 
adequately address your question.

There should be no gluten problems related to commercially purchased 
compost.  High temperatures that are reached during the composting 
process accelerate the breakdown of proteins, fats, and complex 
carbohydrates (which would include gluten).  Seeds, most diseases, and 
many pesticides also are broken down into harmless constituent chemicals 
and particles during the composting process.

If you are still concerned, I would advise you to contact the 
manufacturer to inquire about the source ingredients in the compost or 
to make compost yourself out of your kitchen and yard waste.  There are 
lots of internet resources to help you learn how to compost and also 
your State Cooperative Extension Service is likely to have a master 
gardener program that also could help you to tailor your efforts to 
succeed in your particular climate.


I have decided that my daughter with celiac can garden but I will ask 
her to wear gloves and clean up after gardening.  The veggies are safe 
after being washed.

Thanks for the help.  Love this listserve.


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