<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi Everyone: I recently posted a concern regarding the questionable safety of ingesting a Cook's Ham. Some of you were quite confident that Cook's was g/f, based on a non reaction after ingesting it. My point of concern was this: how do we know the following things?" 1. Does the person we talk to on the other end of the telephone know exactly what gluten means? (In many instances, no) Another note: how long has that person you have been talking to been with company? 2 days? 2 years? 2. Those of you who have not had any problems, do you typically react violently to any amount of gluten? Again, I have talked to some members who only experience bloatedness and diarrhea after ingesting gluten. Gluten does not seem to literally debilitate some people in bed for a few days until its effects are worn off. I am very cautious whether or not someone from a company knows what gluten is and its effects on Celiacs. Now, here is a prime example of my defense: Chris Silker, from Minneapolis, MN wrote on a product called "Soy Delicious" a soy based ice cream like product which is very good by the way. Anyway, she invited us to plug into their website as I would all of you at: www.turtlemountain.com and find out if the product contains gluten. You must click on FAQ's. My theory in the Cook's Ham illustration above clearly spells out how misinformed people are about gluten. EXAMPLE GIVEN: The first question is: 1. Q: Is it gluten free" A. "Natural flavors are in an alcohol base: the alcohol may have gluten in it. Apart from that possible source: all Turtle Mountain products are gluten free." My thought is this: How many of these types of products contain natural flavors? If most of them do, then shall say that it is just fine to ignore the little bit of gluten because the rest of the ingredients do not contain gluten and therefore it is gluten free. Will a little rat poison hurt a little rat? Maybe if he eats around it or pretends that it is not there. Enough said. Take care all, Lisa