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I only received 6 replies to my question about Breadsmith Bakeries which
make GF bread in their stores around the nation.  Here's what they
shared:

1)  Breadsmith runs their GF bread on the non GF bread lines but they do
TWO complete cleanings prior to making their GF breads.  Their daughter
has had no reaction.  Bread at this store is made infrequently due to
the amount of time involved in cleaning the runs.

2) The Breadsmith Bakery in Milwaukee, WI indicates they lose money on
their GF bread as it does not sell well and they may discontinue
offering this.  They make the GF bread once a month.  Tried a loaf, it
had a sponge cake like texture but had an unpleasant metallic taste.  No
reaction from eating this bread.

3) Orange County,  no reaction from the bread.  Bread is crumbly but
okay.  Prefers to order bread from Kinnikinnick.

4)  Breadsmith Bakery located in Glenview, IL in the Del Prato Plaza.
They make GF bread on the last Wednesday of every month.  Ordered one
loaf for $6.00, when cut it open at home, the entire center was raw.  It
was very heavy as well, brought it back to the store, store graciously
refunded the money PLUS gave a free loaf of GF bread form their latest
batch which also contained cranberries.  It was okay, still heavy, more
like a sweetcake than dinner bread.  Store said that because of having
to clean all the equipment so thoroughly they make it as the last
selction of their baking day to avoid contamination.

5) Lafayette, IN...this Breadsmith Bakery is also a Kosher Bakery.  The
Rabbi requires them to keep everything separate and clean and only uses
natural ingredients in their bakery goods.  When making GF bread, which
they do first thing every day before making non GF breads, they clean
and dust everything and the surrounding areas before and between batches
to reduce chances of gluten contamination.  They are very
thorough...also they clean the oven between batches.  This person's
husband is a vvery sensitive celiac and has had no reaction to the
breads and likes this bread better than the ones you find in the health
food stores.

6)Breadsmith Bakery in Newton., MA.  This store claims to clean all
their equipment and have a 3 day downtime in between productions....

It sounds as though every store in the country has their own approach to
making GF bread and cleaning their equipment.  I think based on the
responses I will pass up the opportunity to try this bread as it is for
my 2 year old, who is perfectly happy with the store bought variety.

Thanks again to all who responded.

Robin in CO, USA