Regulations that tell consumers just what it means when a product is labeled "gluten free" take effect on Tuesday — a "major milestone," says one of the leading experts on gluten disorders.
Continue ReadingBy Maureen Mackey, The Fiscal Times August 6, 2014 What Happened. The Food and Drug Administration created a new standard for gluten-free food labeling. Any packaged food that is labeled…
Continue ReadingOn August 2, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its long-awaited gluten-free food labeling rule. According to the rule, when a manufacturer chooses to put “gluten-free” on food packaging,…
Continue ReadingThe lowdown on celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and celebrity wheat-bashing: In conversation with Dr Alessio Fasano Dr. Fasano, a member of the Medical Advisory Board for the Celiac Disease Foundation…
Continue ReadingFDA clarifies what the Gluten-Free Labeling Rule means for restaurants - considers enforcement action to protect consumers
Continue ReadingKey Diagnostic Findings Include: Histopathologic changes in an intestinal biopsy, characterized by crypt hyperplasia, intraepithelial lymphocytosis, and destruction of the surface epithelial lining Evidence that the small bowel enteropathy is…
Continue ReadingCeliac consumers care first and foremost about value for money; significantly ahead of sensory properties like taste and texture, finds new Leatherhead research. More…
Continue ReadingL.A. Times carried the FDA gluten-free labeling rule story on the front page and includes multiple quotes from the Celiac Disease Foundation. While the article states some questionable statistics, the…
Continue ReadingThose in the celiac and gluten-free community rallied together after the devastating Oklahoma tornadoes to provide much-needed food donations. Most emergency response systems do not prepare gluten-free provisions for those…
Continue ReadingLast May, Max Renke, a 15 year old celiac and celiac advocate, met with New Hampshire’s Governor Lynch to discuss raising awareness of celiac disease along with education about the…
Continue ReadingAs we continue our journey toward advancing awareness and understanding of celiac disease, it is crucial that we reflect on health equity and the persistent clinical disparities within our community—so that together we can confront these factors and dismantle barriers hindering access to care and support. Health equity represents the...