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This message is really just a reminder of how we need to be careful in
our inquiries of manufacturers.  I have made a few mistakes in trusting
people.  The hard part is sometimes the person you talk to sounds so
knowledgeable.  I wrote to this local company, Thumann's and I want to
share their response with you.

This is what I wrote:

> Are any or all of your deli meats gluten-free?  I frequently shop at
> Major Market in Escondido, Calif.  Thumann's is the only ham, etc.  they
> carry.  Thank you for your help.  Sidona/San Diego

This is what they wrote:

Dear Sidona,

Thank you for your recent email.  Thumann's meats are gluten-free.  Certain
products use spice combinations which contain wheat(glazed hams, roast beef
or anything with a coating), however, we assure you that these mixtures do
not contain gluten.

Sincerely,

Sonia Burke,
Director of Public Relations

See anything wrong with this picture.  Just be careful.  Sidona/San
Diego