‘May Contain Gluten’ Statements: Should You Eat or Avoid? How People Living with Coeliac Disease should Weigh Up Personal Risk Vs Reward of Consuming Products with ‘May Contain Gluten’ Food Label Warnings

A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 105 

My guest on today’s episode is Dietitian & Health Advocacy Officer for Coeliac Australia, Penny Dellsperger. We’ll talk about why ‘may contain gluten’ statements exist, why companies choose to use these warnings & summing up the risk versus reward of consuming products with these declarations. 

What we’ll cover:

* Defining ‘may contain’ statements 
* Why companies choose to use these statements 
* What are the risks of consuming products with these disclaimers 
* Importance of having regular follow up coeliac disease serology and gastroscopies to show strict adherence to a gluten free diet 
* Summing up risk versus reward in regards to may contain gluten statements 

Links 

What does ‘May Contain Gluten’ Mean? Article by Penny Dellsperger

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You can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com  📩

You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family  released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.

Disclaimer

The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.

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