Is California Pizza Kitchen Committed to Gluten Free?
I find this case interesting. It me is sounds like CPK was trying to make a quick buck without the knowledge they needed to truly make it work. I guess we will see what happens after they review the process, for now they don’t have a gluten free crust. What do you think of this issue?

Could Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome Really be Celiac Disease?
I for one was diagnosed with IBS a few years before getting the celiac disease diagnosis. With symptoms so similar it is easy for a physician to confused the two, what is important is to be an empowered patient and advocate for a blood test if the IBS diet is not making you feel any better

Global implications of Celiac Disease in Childhood Deaths from Diarrhea
As a social worker I am happy to see that Celiac Disease is now considered a global public health problem. With it’s implications on all age ranges and total health is it no doubt that it belongs on this list. This article looks at a recent research teams efforts to find out the connections between CD and global childhood diarrhea deaths. Although it seems only a small portion, 4%, of these deaths are due to CD implementing a more complete diagnostic method or using a gf diet to test on chronically sick children could save lives.

Allergen Labeling in UK Under the Spotlight
It’s not just in America that we have issues with the way our food allergens are presented in packaged foods. A new Food Standards Agency Survey in the UK is looking at current procedures and looking where there is room for error and improvement. One area coming under fire is how much an individuals should avoid items with certain allergen statements and if there is room for increased specificity and transparency in levels of allowable allergens. Very Interesting!

African Ancestry Boosts Peanut Allergy Risk
A simple study completed at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago found that if you have more recent ancestors from Africa you are more likely to be allergic, or show antibodies of a peanut allergy. This was true even if you weren’t identified by a parent as black of Hispanic. Interestingly enough when the same group was looked at via genes and questions regarding milk allergies those who were identified as black, regardless of a certain ancestry, were more likely to have issues with milk. This displays an interesting intersection between the foods we eat and the genetic vs. cultural implications on our ability to digest and enjoy those foods. I would love to see more research on this!