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This is a response I received from the maker of Balance Bars. Since they are manufactured on equipment that is used to make other products containing wheat, I would think it is unsafe to eat them. A recent list member said the bars are gluten free. Barbara in AL

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Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 16:26:22 -0500





Thanks for visiting our Web site, and for your inquiry about Balance Bars
and gluten intolerance.

Our policy is to always label the gluten containing ingredients (e.g.,
wheat, barley, rye, triticale, oats and spelt) in our ingredient statement.
In addition, we provide "Allergen Information" in a statement separate from
the ingredient statement; consumers who cannot consume gluten should check
both places.

If an allergen (e.g., wheat) does not exist in our formulation but the
products are manufactured on shared equipment, it is our Policy to include
it in an Allergy Information statement. BALANCE Oasis Bars have
gluten-containing ingredients such as wheat, rolled oats, barley malt, and
malted barley flour. Also, the ingredient "grain dextrins" in BALANCE
Outdoor Crunchy Peanut covers a wide variety of grains, except corn, barley,
buckwheat, kamut, oats, rye, triticale and wheat.

We are pleased to provide you with information on any of our products.
However, if you have specific health concerns (on medication, illness,
medical tests or dietary limitations), we suggest that you consult with your
physician or dietitian.

The Consumer Nutrition Hot Line at The American Dietetic Association (ADA)
can help you locate a registered dietitian in your area. The Hot Line
number is: 1-800-366-1655.

We hope that this has provided you with the information that you need.
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I have celiac disease--an intolerance to gluten from wheat, barley, rye, and
oats. I was told Balance Bars are gluten free, but I see on your package
that they are made on equipment that produces products containing wheat.

*Please provide references to back up claims of a product being GF or not GF*