<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Dear Listmembers: I write to clarify what I believe this list to be, and it's purpose. I am enclosing the note that inspired me to write. This list, correct me if I am wrong, is an information sharing & support group for people with Celiac disease and or wheat intolerance. Posts made regarding the gluten content of food & drugs, as discovered by listmembers, and verified by the manufacturer can be shared here, so that people can keep up with the everchanging GF status. When I posted information regarding Tylenol, and Advil & the manufacturer stating that these products can NOT be guaranteed to be gluten free, as they change the inert ingredients with various vendors (some use oat, others corn), it was product information that was of factual content. The message I received implies that I have a "henny penny/the sky is falling" approach & inciting people to needlessly abandon, or cease use of such products. Because I have an extremely high degree of sensitivity to gluten, my system DOES react to trace elements, and remote cross contamination. I also understand that even if your system does not react, the damage to the intestinal lining, and inherant higher risk of lymphoma still exist- reaction or not. To the best of my knowledge, all National Celiac Groups agree that persons with Celiac disease should not ingest gluten/gliaden. NO EXCEPTIONS. I am also concerned that the USDA/ Government e-mail address of the person who posted this, may lead people to believe that expressed opinions are some kind of "official" Government statement. It would be nice if we could classify all products in catagories that were clear & consistent, and Celiac Sprue was better reasearched/understood. Until then, this sharing of knowledge, and basic understanding that gluten ingestion does cause damage is our best approach. I trust that individuals will glean factual information, and use this information to maintain thier personal long-term health. ~ Fran Gillespie ENCLOSED IS THE LETTER I AM RESPONDING TO: [ The letter has been deleted, as it was posted ] [without the permission of its author.--The listowners]