Know we know that this year's chef to plate campaign was a huge success? You can see the evaluation on our website at www.gluten.net/events.php This campaign was run at no cost to the participating restaurants and campaign leaders. GIG absorbed the cost of the materials and postage. This cost can run as high as $10,000.
Please consider donating to, or raising funds for GIG to cover the cost of next year's campaign. We are expecting even more restaurants to participate next year.
Start thinking about volunteering for next year. We can use all the Campaign Leaders we can get. Let's get even more single-location or small chains next year!
For more information on ways you can help, please contact Rebecca Powell at rebecca.powell@gluten.net
Thank you.
Grain Damaged - A blog for celiacs, non-celiac gluten sensitive, gluten intolerant and gluten sensitive people in the Portland, Oregon area, from the Gluten Intolerance Group of Portland
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
Take a Survey!
One of GIG's certified GFCO companies, Jones Dairy Farm, would like you to ask your members to take a moment to fill out a short survey about Canadian Bacon. We know that your time is important. However, we need to get information from you, the consumer, in order to better serve your needs.
Take the survey HERE
As a bonus for taking the survey, to thank you for your time, Jones Dairy Farm will send coupons worth $5 in savings on Jones Dairy Farms products to anyone taking the survey. Please take a moment to help them gain a better understanding of you.
Thank you,
Rebecca Powell
GIG Program/Office Assistant
Gluten Intolerance Group
Take the survey HERE
As a bonus for taking the survey, to thank you for your time, Jones Dairy Farm will send coupons worth $5 in savings on Jones Dairy Farms products to anyone taking the survey. Please take a moment to help them gain a better understanding of you.
Thank you,
Rebecca Powell
GIG Program/Office Assistant
Gluten Intolerance Group
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Recall of "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate" and 7 ounce bottles of "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread" Due to Undeclared Wheat
Pure Base Distrbution Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Wheat in "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate" and "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread"
Contact:
Alan Portney
909-230-6890
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 25, 2010 - Pure Base Distribution, LLC of Ontario, CA is recalling its 4 ounce bottles of “Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate” and 7 ounce bottles of “Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread” items because they may contain undeclared milk and wheat. People who have allergies to milk and/or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. If you or a member of your household is allergic to milk or wheat products, do not consume these products, but return them to your retailer for a full refund.
"Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate" and "Pure Base Garlic Spread – Ready to Spread" were distributed nationwide in online and traditional retail stores.
The "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate" product comes in 4 ounce clear plastic bottles and "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread" comes in 7 ounce clear plastic bottles. Both items have lot numbers and Best By Date stamped at the top of their red cap. Affected Lot Numbers with their Best By Dates are as follows:
Pure Base Garlic Spread Concentrate:
92221, Best By 8/10/2010
92391, Best By 8/27/2010
92661, Best By 9/23/2010
92921, Best By 10/19/2010
93291, Best By 11/25/2010
100341, Best By 2/3/2011
100971, Best By 4/7/2011
101181, Best By 4/28/2011
Pure Base Garlic Spread Ready to Spread:
92641, Best By 9/21/2010
93021, Best By 10/29/2010
93291, Best By 11/25/2010
100391, Best By 2/8/2011
101181, Best By 4/28/2011
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk- and wheat-containing products were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk and wheat on the label. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.
Distribution of the products has been suspended until the FDA and the company are certain that the products are properly labeled.
Consumers who have purchased 4 ounce bottles of "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate" and 7 ounce bottles of "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread" items are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-980-7474, ext 105, Monday through Friday 9 AM – 4 PM Pacific Standard Time.
Contact:
Alan Portney
909-230-6890
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 25, 2010 - Pure Base Distribution, LLC of Ontario, CA is recalling its 4 ounce bottles of “Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate” and 7 ounce bottles of “Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread” items because they may contain undeclared milk and wheat. People who have allergies to milk and/or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. If you or a member of your household is allergic to milk or wheat products, do not consume these products, but return them to your retailer for a full refund.
"Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate" and "Pure Base Garlic Spread – Ready to Spread" were distributed nationwide in online and traditional retail stores.
The "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate" product comes in 4 ounce clear plastic bottles and "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread" comes in 7 ounce clear plastic bottles. Both items have lot numbers and Best By Date stamped at the top of their red cap. Affected Lot Numbers with their Best By Dates are as follows:
Pure Base Garlic Spread Concentrate:
92221, Best By 8/10/2010
92391, Best By 8/27/2010
92661, Best By 9/23/2010
92921, Best By 10/19/2010
93291, Best By 11/25/2010
100341, Best By 2/3/2011
100971, Best By 4/7/2011
101181, Best By 4/28/2011
Pure Base Garlic Spread Ready to Spread:
92641, Best By 9/21/2010
93021, Best By 10/29/2010
93291, Best By 11/25/2010
100391, Best By 2/8/2011
101181, Best By 4/28/2011
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk- and wheat-containing products were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk and wheat on the label. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.
Distribution of the products has been suspended until the FDA and the company are certain that the products are properly labeled.
Consumers who have purchased 4 ounce bottles of "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate" and 7 ounce bottles of "Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread" items are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-980-7474, ext 105, Monday through Friday 9 AM – 4 PM Pacific Standard Time.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
DeBoles Recalls One Lot of DeBoles® Kids Only! Gluten Free Tubettini Corn Pasta Due to the Presence of Undeclared WHEAT
DeBoles® Nutritional Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls One Lot Code of DeBoles® Kids Only! Gluten Free Tubettini Corn Pasta Due to the Presence of an Undeclared Allergen, Lot Code 30JUN11D1
Company Contact:
Mike Miller,
303-581-1361
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 21, 2010 - DeBoles Nutritional Foods, Inc. announced that it is recalling one lot code of DeBoles® Kids Only! Gluten Free Tubettini Corn Pasta because it may contain undeclared whole wheat alphabet pasta. People who are allergic to wheat run the risk of an allergic reaction, which may be serious or life-threatening if they consume the recalled product.
The recalled lot was distributed to stores nationwide and through internet orders.
The product comes in a cardboard box, 8.5 ounce, with a clear plastic window. The expiration lot code is on the top of the box and the UPC Code 087336638305 appears on the bottom of the box. No other lot codes are affected. This recall only affects:
Deboles kids only! gluten free tubettini corn pasta
Lot code: 30JUN11D1
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this product. It appears that certain product boxes in lot code 30JUN11D1 may contain whole wheat alphabet pasta mixed with the gluten-free tubettini corn pasta in packaging that did not declare wheat as an allergen and, as a result, the product is being recalled. The alphabet pasta is clearly visible and is a darker color and characteristic alphabet shape compared to the yellow corn small-tube pasta.
Consumers who have purchased 8.5 ounce packages of DeBoles® Kids Only Gluten Free Tubettini Corn Pasta with Lot Number 30JUN11D1 are urged to return such packages to their place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-434-4246 during extended hours from Monday to Friday 9 am to 9 pm EDT, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
Company Contact:
Mike Miller,
303-581-1361
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 21, 2010 - DeBoles Nutritional Foods, Inc. announced that it is recalling one lot code of DeBoles® Kids Only! Gluten Free Tubettini Corn Pasta because it may contain undeclared whole wheat alphabet pasta. People who are allergic to wheat run the risk of an allergic reaction, which may be serious or life-threatening if they consume the recalled product.
The recalled lot was distributed to stores nationwide and through internet orders.
The product comes in a cardboard box, 8.5 ounce, with a clear plastic window. The expiration lot code is on the top of the box and the UPC Code 087336638305 appears on the bottom of the box. No other lot codes are affected. This recall only affects:
Deboles kids only! gluten free tubettini corn pasta
Lot code: 30JUN11D1
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this product. It appears that certain product boxes in lot code 30JUN11D1 may contain whole wheat alphabet pasta mixed with the gluten-free tubettini corn pasta in packaging that did not declare wheat as an allergen and, as a result, the product is being recalled. The alphabet pasta is clearly visible and is a darker color and characteristic alphabet shape compared to the yellow corn small-tube pasta.
Consumers who have purchased 8.5 ounce packages of DeBoles® Kids Only Gluten Free Tubettini Corn Pasta with Lot Number 30JUN11D1 are urged to return such packages to their place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-434-4246 during extended hours from Monday to Friday 9 am to 9 pm EDT, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
Bay Valley Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg and Wheat in Cans of Mislabeled Chef's Cupboard Chicken with Rice Soup
Bay Valley Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg and Wheat in Cans of Mislabeled Chef's Cupboard Chicken with Rice Soup
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:24:00 -0500
Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling 10.5 oz cans of Chef's Cupboard Chicken with Rice Soup because some cans are mislabeled and may contain Vegetarian Vegetable Soup. The mislabeled product contains undeclared egg and wheat.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:24:00 -0500
Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling 10.5 oz cans of Chef's Cupboard Chicken with Rice Soup because some cans are mislabeled and may contain Vegetarian Vegetable Soup. The mislabeled product contains undeclared egg and wheat.
2011 Gluten Intolerance Group Annual Education Conference
2011 Gluten Intolerance Group Annual Education Conference
Where: Orlando, FL
Venue: Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center
Date: June 30, 2011 through July 2, 2011
Details will be posted as they are available
Plan your vacation around this great Conference
Watch the website for more details: www.gluten.net
Where: Orlando, FL
Venue: Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center
Date: June 30, 2011 through July 2, 2011
Details will be posted as they are available
Plan your vacation around this great Conference
Watch the website for more details: www.gluten.net
Monday, August 2, 2010
New Cascadia is looking for a baker
We are looking for a great bread baker to join us here at NCT. Even though we are a dedicated gluten free bakery, previous experience working with gluten free baked goods is not necessary. However, at least one year professional baking experience is required. The work is physically demanding but satisfying. The successful candidate must be willing to work collectively, must be reliable, and must be adaptive to changing situations. We also appreciate those who are innovative and creative, whether this means helping to create new recipes or helping to make a more efficient bakery.
The details: Approximately 25 hours per week. Responsibilities will involve all aspects of bread production: mixing, shaping and bake off. Depending on which shift you are assigned, hours may be from 6pm to 2am (with some variation depending on day to day volume).
The ability to follow established recipes and techniques as well as the ability to take initiative is a must.
Must be able to lift 60 pounds, do repetitive motion work and be on your feet.
Please e-mail a brief message explaining why you are interested in this job and also include your resume to: chris@newcascadiatraditional.com .
Thanks,
Chris
New Cascadia Traditional
The details: Approximately 25 hours per week. Responsibilities will involve all aspects of bread production: mixing, shaping and bake off. Depending on which shift you are assigned, hours may be from 6pm to 2am (with some variation depending on day to day volume).
The ability to follow established recipes and techniques as well as the ability to take initiative is a must.
Must be able to lift 60 pounds, do repetitive motion work and be on your feet.
Please e-mail a brief message explaining why you are interested in this job and also include your resume to: chris@newcascadiatraditional.
Thanks,
Chris
New Cascadia Traditional
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