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DEar listers-several people have asked me about the restaurant card I use-I
got it off this list, I beklieve it's the one from Tri-County In
MIchigan??. Anyway, it's been a real help, and it's a lot more specific
than others I have sen, which is why I like it so much. Here it is:

I Have Been Medically Diagnosed with Celiac Disease.
I have severe reactions to food which contains wheat, rye, barley, oats, or
their deriviatives. These may be contained in:
Tenderizers; Marinades; Additives; Caramel Color; Dextrins; Emulsifiers;
Extracts (grain alcohol); Flavorings (grain alcohol base); Hyydrolyzed
Vegetable Protein; Malt; Preservatives; Modified Food Starch; Vinegar
(distilled in grain base) Soy sauce; Beer.
I must also be concerned with food preparation. If my food contacts
offending grains, it is considered contaminated. (Food cooked in the same
fryer as breaded foods; meats cooked on the same grill as buns, pancakes,
etc - please use aluminum foil on the grill.)
Thank you in  advance for your consideration of my dietary needs.


I put it on a 3x5 card and laminated it. It has really saved me time and
embarrassment, as well as discomfort. To whoever firat designed it, a
million thanks!! I hope I credited the right peole. If not, please claim
your kudos publically, and accept my apology for failing to credit you
directly. Happy eating everyone!!-Marne in NJ

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