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Recall: Irresistibles GF O’s Cereals

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has reported a product recall by Metro Grocers for Irresistibles Gluten-Free – Honey-Nut O’S Cereal, and Apple Cinammon Flavour O’S Cereal because of gluten. These cereal products have been distributed in Ontario and Quebec … Continue reading →

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New York Times Article

Posted on November 28, 2011 by admin

There is a long article in New York Times Magazine this weekend on eating gluten free, focusing particularly on General Mills. The title of the article is misleading, but the stories it tells are fascinating. It describes how they started … Continue reading →

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When to introduce gluten

Posted on November 21, 2011 by admin

Research continues on when to introduce gluten to children at risk for celiac disease. The expert panel who commented on the question for this article on Environmental Factors Examined in Celiac Disease agree with the recommendations of the CCA’s Professional … Continue reading →

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President’s Choice GF Cookie

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

If you are a fan of the Food Network’s Recipe to Riches television show, you know that this week Sonya Walos’ gluten-free “The Smart Cookie” will be available in stores this weekend. The fact that the cookie was “gluten free” … Continue reading →

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Call In The Food Fixers

Posted on November 15, 2011 by admin

This article from Chemical and Engineering News describes how food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers choose alternatives to fat, sugar and gluten in food products. Enlarge the mouth map image for a glimpse into all of the “mouth feel” issues they … Continue reading →

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Portions – Distinctive Meals and More

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Meet another new CCA Associate Member, Portions – Distinctive Meals and More in Guelph Ontario. In addition to carrying gluten free products from more than 100 different gluten-free manufacturers, Portions store on Woodlawn Road in Guelph is also home to … Continue reading →

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Comensoli Gluten-Free Foods

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Meet a new CCA Association Member, Comensoli Gluten-Free Foods from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Comensoli makes delicious food … that just happens to be gluten-free. Comensoli produces a pizza shells and mixes for waffles, muffins and pancakes in a dedicated … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free at School

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

Dr. Schar USA, who manufacture many gluten-free foods, have prepared a number of resources for helping gluten-free students cope at school. The Gluten-free School Planning Strategies identifies key issues from Primary grades to University. A Back to School letter helps … Continue reading →

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Joint Submission to FDA on Gluten-Free Claims

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

The CCA joined with a number of celiac support groups to submit a joint comment on the proposed rule on gluten-free claims. The ‘joint group’ included Gluten Intolerant Group of North America (GIG), Celiac Sprue Association (CSA), Celiac Disease Foundation … Continue reading →

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Recall of PROLAB brand protein supplements