I wholeheartedly agree with you on the adherance to a strict gluten-free diet. The pediatric gastro for my son (2 1/2 yrs old) and my gastro and the Canadian Celiac Association have all said that "Any gluten is too much gluten" for a celiac. Both gastros stated that any amount of gluten will cause damage to the villi even though no symptoms my result from ingestion of gluten. I also follow the rule that if I'm not sure I won't feed my son (or myself) the food item in question. The only reactions I've ever had is iron deficient anemia. My son on the other hand responds with the classic celiac symptoms of smelly, foamy stools, bloated tummy, really cranky and if he has gotten to much he will vomit. I don't know how long the period is between ingestion and onset of symptoms since he usually has gotten into something without me knowing it. For his sake we try to have very little in the way of gluten containing food in the house but our budget does not allow everything to be GF for everyone in the family. -- karen , Edmonton, Alberta, Canada [log in to unmask]