<<Disclaimer:  Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
 
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Whenever a product or ingredient is identified as a possible source of
gluten-contamination it will be highlighted in this section.  Some
products contain a minute amount of gluten and may not have a
noticeable physical affect, but may cause internal damage.  NO GLUTEN
is the ActionLine's goal.  Medical research has established one
standard for damage to the gut, but it is still unknown how much gluten
or if repeated exposure to small amounts of gluten will increase a
celiacs' chance of certain cancers or cause subtle changes, such as
lassitude and depression.
 
Nebulous terms must be researched until a satisfactory answer is
obtained that the item is free of any toxic protein.  When those terms
are found on a label, we must routinely verify that it has not changed.
If adequate information is obtained and fellow celiacs do not report
any adverse reactions, those products should not be left out of your
diet.  Some celiacs limit labels with nebulous terms to only a few
products, in order to reduce the amount of time spent on routine
verification.  When in doubt leave it out, is the best course of
action.
 
Gluten can be added to a product as an ingredient, through cross
contamination, or as a result of the manufacturing process.  When all
gluten is kept out of a celiac's diet, the best quality of life is
enjoyed.  Each person must determine their preferred life style and how
careful they will be in avoiding hidden toxic proteins.
 
1.  Kellogg Corn Pops are no longer produced on dedicated equipment.  Any
box with a sale by date of Feb. 97 or later will have the potential for
cross contamination.  Kellogg’s phone number is (800) 962-0052.
 
2.  Bugles now have wheat listed, in bold letters, as the last ingredients
on the original flavor.
 
3.  Milk lowering cholesterol is not for celiacs:  A New No-Fat, No-
Cholesterol Milk that can help lower cholesterol was  unveiled at
Washington, D.C. Press Conference, on August 8.  This milk will have
limited initial availability.  It is expected to cost 20 percent more
than regular milk.  One of the initial markets this fall will be
California. The milk is the result of two inventions:
 
  * Oatrim, a fiber-rich, all-natural fat replacer developed by NCAUR
    made from oats; and
  * Golden Jersey's proprietary,  super-skimming process, that create
    fat-free, cholesterol-free milk.