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Get FDA to Require Gluten Status on Food Labels

Get FDA to Require Gluten Status on Food Labels

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 8 months ago
The FDA has improved it's labeling laws to include the top 8 allergies: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish , soy and wheat. However, it is still very difficult for individuals with Celiac Disease and/or those who must adhere to a gluten-free diet to determine which foods are safe to consume, since 'wheat free' does not mean 'gluten-free'. Let's change these laws! The FDA recently created standards for labeling a product 'gluten-free' but it is strictly voluntary for a company to label their product(s) as gluten-free. Celiac Disease is becoming a condition that more doctors are accurately diagnosing. It is estimated that 1 in 133 people have Celiac Disease (this includes undiagnosed cases), which is approximately 3 millions individuals in the U.S. We need to work to get the FDA to require manufacturers to include the gluten status of their products, either with the certified GF symbol or adding gluten to the allergens listed on the back of products (under the ingredients list). Manufacturers can use a fast test called the 'gliadin test' to determine if their product(s) are gluten-free in just 90 minutes. This short length of time (just a single ninety minute session, unless ingredients change and then another test would be necessary) can make a world of difference to individuals with gluten intolerance's health and peace of mind. THANK YOU!!!

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Reached 500 supporters

April 15, 2009

April 13, 2009

Reaching five hundred signatures will provide a clear signal to the decision makers that this issue affects a significant group of people. I invite you to help us reach this threshold so we can present our request with the weight it deserves.

March 23, 2009

Seeing this movement grow reminds me how many people live with the daily burden of label uncertainty. This momentum confirms that our need for clear food transparency is finally becoming a public priority.

Reached 100 supporters

December 29, 2008

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Sean Massich
5 years ago Featured

Yes! And I believe an item SHOULD NOT be allowed to be labeled "gluten-free" if it has been prepared using gluten-shared equipment. The labeling of "gluten-free" isn't even helpful for those of us with Celiacs due to cross-contact. It's already insanely hard to find anywhere to go out to eat or travel, food packaging should at least make it clear for those of us who need it to not hurt ourselves.

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Mike Rodriguez
17 years ago Featured

The voluntary labeling is a joke. Companies just put whatever they want on the box and leave the rest of us guessing. Make it law.

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David Velez
17 years ago Featured

Wheat free does not mean safe. People need to know this!!

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Jessica Perry
17 years ago Featured

PLEASE!! Shopping takes forever when u have to read every single word on a package. Just put the allergen info on there and be done with it.

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Sarah Fletcher
17 years ago Featured

My son gets so sick from hidden ingredients. It should be mandatory to list gluten just like they do for peanuts or milk. Enough is enough.

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Karen Klein
17 years ago Featured

Been dealing with this for years. Its exhausting to have to call companies just to find out if wheat starch is in something. Put it on the label!!!

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Keith Bowman
10 years ago

Please require the labeling to list Gluten in its list of Allergies.

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