<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> In response to my recent favorable mention of the David Glass Ultimate Chocolate Truffle Cake, a couple of subscribers voiced mild concern over whether the cake was actually safe for celiacs. In the past, I'd contacted the company and been assured that the cake was safe, but figured I'd send a new email inquiry to be on the safe side. Here's the disappointing response I got from [log in to unmask]: "Thank you for recommending our cakes. Our Ultimate Chocolate Truffle Cake recepe does not call for any gluten ingredient, however we can not guarantee or advertise it as a 'gluten free' since we are using gluten in our facility. Therefore, we can not give you any confirmation. If you have any questions regarding this subject, please call us at 860-769-5570. Sincerely, Michalina Machnio Plant Manager Desserts by David Glass" At present, I am sorry to say that I have no other details about the degree of risk that might exist at the facility. Here's what I wrote back to Michalina: "Thank you for your prompt response to my inquiry about whether the Ultimate Chocolate Truffle Cake recipe would be safe for people like myself, who are on medical gluten-free diets. As someone who has enjoyed (and, in a way, relied on) the cake for several years, I was disappointed to find that your company no longer feels confident about its safety, but I am grateful for your frankness. "I do hope that you and the decision-makers in your company will seriously consider the benefits of producing the cake under conditions that would make it safe for people on gluten-free and wheat-free diets. For most consumers, the cake--as delicious as it is--is just one of many available in assorted markets. But for the rapidly growing population of people who must adhere to those medical diets, the cake would be virtually unique and highly prized. I strongly suspect that the profit you would make by marketing the cake to this community would compensate for any investment you would make in ensuring its safety; on top of that, you'd be making a lot of us very, very happy. "Thank you for considering these remarks." David *Support summarization of posts, reply to the SENDER not the Celiac List *