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"Fornace, Albert" <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 17 Apr 1995 08:42:00 EDT
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<<Disclaimer:  Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

>In January, I thought I reacted to BUGLES (made by General Mills - U.S.A).
>I was confused because the ingredients appear to be gluten free -  without
>a question.  I called General Mills and two employees (including the head
>of consumer affairs) confirmed that they probably were contaminated and
>that they have had other reports of celiacs reacting to BUGLES.  The head
>of consumer affairs said that General Mills is primarily a grain company
>(WHEAT) and wheat is everywhere in the company so all of their products
>should be considered to have some amount of contamination.

I am surprised to hear that.  In the case of our family, Bugles have given no
reaction and anti-endomy. antibody levels have returned to normal in spite of
eating them.  I guess others are more sensitive?

Al

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