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Hello, thank you to everyone who responded to my questions about Sammy' Bakery. Many people hadn't tried the bread but were interested in learning more about the bakery. They are located in Tampa, FL and their website is http://www.samisbakery.com/products.asp. 

A couple of people asked if they were related to Deland Bakery, which is also in FL and has had problems with cross-contamination. Many people experienced reactions to the Deland Millet bread and it was discovered that the bread was contaminated by the non-gluten free flours they were using to make other breads. Sami's Bakery is NOT associated with Deland Bakery. 

Below are the comments I received back from people who did try their breads and other baked goods.  3 out of the 4 respondents did not have any symptoms after eating the bread:

My son Devin and I really like the taste of Sami's Millet &
Flax bread, but we did find that we occasionally would get gluten reactions,
for no reason that we could determine, except for the Sami's bread.  So, we
have given it up.  However, I bought some millet flour and some ground flax
seed meal that I've been experimenting using.  I've used a millet recipe
from on of Bette Hagman's cookbooks, and I've modified a white bread recipe
from Carol Fenster, substituting millet flour for rice flour, with good
results.  I'm using a new Oster bread machine that I bought on sale at
Kohl's for $50.  So far, I figure that it has paid for itself, with all the
$5 loaves of bread I no longer buy! 

 
We have used the Sami's bakery breads with no problem.  I thought the bread 
was very good, has a great texture and didn't crumble like most gf breads. 
My 5 year old is the celiac though, and she prefers "white bread" over the 
millet bread which has the appearance and texture of a whole grain wheat 
bread

We are four celiacs, myself, husband and two children.  I use the bread, buns, pizza shells, crackers and the lavash.  
The cinnamon crackers are addictive they are so good .  The lavash, especially the spinach is great used as wraps.  
I called once  and they assured me the equipment is cleaned very good.  We have used eveything successfully 
about six months now.  I also have a yeast sensitivity and I've never had a problem.  The bread  makes 
very good sandwiches and toast.  The hot dog buns are very good as bread for subs.

I have eaten Sami's products and haven't had any trouble. I consider  
myself a fairly sensitive Celiac. They do have warning labels on  
their food saying that cross-contamination is a possibility.





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