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On April 13, Sue Goldstein wrote:

> I'm down to checking out my lipstick...

And well you should.  Many of them use oat gum.  Watch out for
lip balms and even face powders.  Contact with the skin is not
normally a problem, but anything applied on or near the mouth has
a tendency to get into the mouth...

Other things to watch out for:

-- Crumbs:  Make sure the counter is carefully wiped before
preparing gluten-free food.  Also, make sure there are no crumbs
in the margarine or other condiments from non-GF household
members.

-- Toasters:  Don't use the same slots in the toaster that your
non-GF household members use.

-- Lotions and creams:  Again, the main problem here is that you
are likely to make contact between your hands and your mouth, so
any lotion applied to your hands can end up in your stomach.
(The amount will be small; but if your system is really
sensitive...)

-- Don't lick stamps or gummed labels; use a damp sponge instead.

-- Be sure of your toothpaste and mouthwash.  Some of the tartar
control toothpastes and alcohol-based mouthwashes could contain
gluten in small amounts.

-- Medicines:  Look out for inert ingredients; often times these
contain gluten.  This is particularly important for any
medication you take over a long period of time.

Do any of these ring a bell?

                   --- Jim Lyles ([log in to unmask]) ---