<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

The posting about Mustard got me concerned. It turns out that I have been 
using Mustard with Wheat flour for over 20 years. I decided to ask 
McCormick, since they are a convenient brand to buy. Here is the response: 

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From: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sep 7, 2005 1:53 PM
Subject: RE: Your Comment/Question
To: [log in to unmask]


Dear Mr. Pollak:

Thank you for contacting us regarding your special allergies and
intolerances to gluten. We understand that there are a growing number of
people that have gluten concerns. We would like to take this opportunity
to provide some additional information and let you know that there are many
products available to you that will add the flavor you desire.

Our Dry Ground Mustard is gluten-free.

We often get requests for a list of our gluten-free products. We do not
provide a list because we want you checking the ingredient statements of
our products. McCormick can guarantee you the following:

1. All of our single ingredient spices are gluten-free. Pure spices and
herbs are just that - Pure, with nothing additional added to them.
2. All of our extracts are gluten-free. They are made with a synthetic
Ethyl Alcohol, not a grain-based alcohol.
3. If our products have gluten in them, it will be listed clearly in the
ingredient statement. We do not hide anything under "natural flavors" or
"spices." This pertains mainly to our Dry Seasoning mixes and some blends.
An example is our Beef Stew Seasoning Mix. This contains gluten, and
states, "Wheat Gluten," in the ingredient statement.
4. McCormick goes a step further. If an ingredient is derived from wheat
source, such as Maltodextrin, it will be listed as "Maltodextrin (WHEAT),
in the ingredient statement.
5. McCormick follows good manufacturing practices at our plants and takes
extra precautions to eliminate the possibility of mislabeling or
cross-contamination.

We invite you to sign up from our website to be a regular "My McCormick"
user and receive our online newsletter with recipes and cooking tips.

If we can be of further assistance, please call us at 1-800-632-5847,
Monday through Friday, 9:30AM to 5PM Eastern Time. If you wish to respond
to this note by e-mail, please include your name and e-mail address.

We hope to have the continued pleasure of serving you.


Sincerely,
Jennifer Heinlein
Consumer Affairs Specialist

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