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Sorry for the delay. here are the responses to my question: "should we
worry about gluten contaminated
glasses in bars"? since most bartenders don't use heavy dishwashing
methods, this struck me as a
possible problem when ordering GF drinks or water in bars.

Steve


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There is one particular bar that I react to everytime I go, even if I
drink only wine.  I started believing there was something in the
cleaning solution used for the glassware.  I never thought of cross
contamination from the other glasses getting washed, so I will be very
interested in the responses you get.

I think from now on I'll request a plastic cup and see if I
react....................


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They way they wash (more like rinse) things in bars I would be more
concerned with germs than residual gluten. I'd ask for a can of soda or a
bottle of water. Cheers!



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Wouldn't all the glasses have been washed in a dishwasher?  I feel safe with
that. Even if they are hand washed, they should be clean. Relax and enjoy
yourself.



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I'd say NONE.  The glasses have to be washed, at least poorly.  Beer
isn't a thick substance that would coat the inside of the glass that
much that a decent rinse wouldn't remove. And if you are eating/drinking
in a place that does that poor of a job, gluten residue will be the
least of your problems!

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I don't know, but I got sick from a ginger ale I
drank at a bar that was served in a beer glass.  I was concerned when I
realized that the barkeep got beer all over his hands every time he pulled a
draft.  I was concerned when I realized that all the glasses were dunked in
the same soapy sink before being used again, almost immediately.  I thought
I was being over cautious and drank the ginger ale -- and got sick.

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you should not be at a bar without a dishwasher


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The molecules of gluten in beer would not stick to the glasses like
noodles.  Most glasses are washed at the bar w/ a glass washer, so
stuff doesn't get a chance to dry one. Everything is rinsed w/ clear
water. Not a problem. If the glass is obviously dirty, send it back...celiac or not.


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Not something I worry about, in part because the gluten content in beer is so
low.

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There
is one particular bar that I react to everytime I go, even if I drink
only wine.  I started believing there was something in the cleaning
solution used for the glassware.  I never thought of cross
contamination from the other glasses getting washed, so I will be very
interested in the responses you get.



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So there you have it.....uh....i guess.

Steve

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