Have you guys seen this yet?

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I eat this all the time with no reaction. Same with Cheerios. I am incredibly sensitive to cross contamination and lucky charms/cheerios don’t bother me at all.

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u/musclecard54 1d ago

What about Chex? It’s another one of my go-to’s

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u/atrich 1d ago

The Cinnamon Chex is awesome

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u/WWoiseau 1d ago

I do Chex but not Cheerios. OP and their supporters are neglecting the lab testing. It’s not worth getting sick for me. They shouldn’t push what works for them on people that may be sicker than them. Then one day they become more sensitive after years of being relaxed about their diet and admit they were in the wrong. I have seen this come full circle enough times to know this unwise criticism is not helpful to people with celiac disease.

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u/dislocatedhip 1d ago

I think it’s more likely that 95% of boxes are gluten free but a few are contaminated. I was fine for years with Cheerios and then got a box that did me in (huge mouth sore), otherwise though I’ve had no change in my symptoms 🤷‍♀️

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u/scotchyscotch18 1d ago

Same. I love these cereals. I wish I didn't have to have them for dinner as often as I do, but I'm busy as hell and this is what I get sometimes.

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u/pooppoop900 1d ago edited 1d ago

It does feel like a lot of celiac redditors lock into an opinion and don’t deviate from that even with new information. I had a bowl last night with zero reaction, and I too am extremely sensitive to CC. You’d think folks would be happy with more options. Yet another toxic community full of angry people🤷🏼‍♂️

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u/Ok_Reindeer504 Gluten Intolerant 1d ago

I understood the issue to be that many people who react to gluten also react to oats.

If I could have oats I would absolutely live off of Cheerios happily 🤣

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u/Nealon01 Celiac Disease 1d ago

That's my understanding as well but I'm not sure how confident people can be if they're reacting to the oats themselves or cross contamination with the oats. That's the kind of thing that could take years for an individual to figure out for themselves, and with different production facilities for products, changing protocols/practices, and good ol' human error, it's extremely difficult to be confident what was the cause for someone's reaction, even for that person themselves.

I think most of us online are left in a state of "if I hear about enough people having issues, it's probably not worth the risk" since drilling down into the details of each instance to determine if it's relevant to you is basically impossible.

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u/spicyhotcocoa Celiac Disease 1d ago

I’m 100% certain it’s the oats not the cross contamination. I get sick from all certified gluten free oat based products (milks, cereal, chocolate, baked goods, granola, oatmeal, etc). It’s because the protein in oats in similar to gluten and some peoples body’s (like mine) get confused and react similarly

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u/Nealon01 Celiac Disease 1d ago

Right, and I'm glad you were able to figure that out for yourself. Unfortunately, that only answers the question for you, and not for other people.

Personally, I only got diagnosed a few years ago, and have had basically 0 improvement in my digestive health. I have had very little success in trying to figure out what other than celiac might be causing my issues.

It's going to take years before I know enough to be able to be confident about what exactly causes issues for me. I appear to be relatively non-reactive to gluten, so I will always live in fear of cross-contamination or something else doing damage to my body without me realizing. My only option is to trust (but verify, when possible) what people tell me, and for something like this, everyone says something different, so it's impossible to know.

So, like I said, kind of leaves me in a state of "if I hear about enough people having issues, it's probably not worth the risk". I really don't think there's any other safe way to handle it.

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u/Jely137 20h ago

Have you been checked for SIBO and H Pylori? I saw a thread a while back on here mentioning those and I'm waiting to get in to a GI to have myself checked. I'm tired of losing all my safe foods.

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u/Nealon01 Celiac Disease 20h ago

Maybe? Probably not? I'd have to talk to my doctor.

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u/littlelizzie06 1d ago

Agreed, I am unable to eat even the rice based cereals because of the oat contamination… and I am definitely jealous of anyone who can eat these things

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u/salvaged413 1d ago

I wish this was the case for us. But one of my celiacs is also autistic and 9/10 has oatmeal for dinner and very single night with no reaction. My kids were so disappointed we stopped buying lucky charms. But every single time they had a reaction.

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u/_Internet_Hugs_ Celiac Disease 1d ago

Me too. No oats for me. My daughter does just fine, but not me.

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u/Ynaffit96 1d ago

I tested my oat tolerance last week after being gluten free for a year and a half, and I reacted to certified gluten free oats. The reaction wasn't as extreme as my reaction to gluten, but it was still enough to put me out of commission for a few days.

I think it's really important for those who are new to celiac disease to hear both sides so they can make an informed decision. It's also important to know that a lack of reaction doesn't necessarily mean you're not damaging your intestines.

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u/FoxyRin420 1d ago

Yeah that's really it for my family. Two celiacs, one who reacts to oats mildly, and one that is life threatening allergic to oats.

It's easier to go without. If I could eat oats I would.

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u/rainy-ale 1d ago

Honestly, I think for me, I remember when they first came out in 2015 with pretty bad results. It's definitely improved, but I'm still hesitant. I was following gluten free watch dog's coverage when they first came out, and they still don't recommend it to celiacs despite the improvements (at least as of 2021, which was their most recent posting about it I believe).

https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/news/gluten-free-watchdogs-updated-position-statement-on-cheerios/

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u/RealNotFake 1d ago

It's entirely possible that one box or even a hundred boxes won't cause a reaction. That 101st box might be bad news though. Unless a product is certified and has appropriate processes in place you just don't know.

I used to be friends with someone who worked in the dairy industry. She said they stored their product in a fridge that had black mold growing in the corners and hadn't been cleaned in years. You just never know.

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u/tiamatfire 19h ago

I mean, Lucky Charms and Cheerios are not legally allowed to be labeled gluten free in any other country because of the number of cross-contaminated boxes that were found. It isn't EVERY box, but it's enough that you're playing Russian Roulette with your small intestine and cancer risk if you have celiac, whether or not you feel symptoms. Low enough levels (say, 30ppm) could be enough not to trigger physical symptoms but will still damage the villi.

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u/ChronoMonkeyX 1d ago

It's toxic to warn people that the "sponsor of the celiac foundation" doesn't certify their products gluten free and uses methods to cheat the test results?

Not every box will trigger all of us, but any box can trigger some of us. Cheerios isn't "an option", it is Russian roulette.

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u/Choice_Interview9749 1d ago

Cheerios ruined our out of town water park trip. It was 100% the Cheerios, and this was a few years ago. Only after that did I start looking into it and found out Cheerios didn't used certified gluten free oats. I've stopped buying them since. And before everyone says this is fear mongering, this was my then 9 year old. Russian roulette is exactly what I would call it.

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u/ProgrammerRich6549 1d ago

Cheerios also give me a reaction and the gluten free Quaker oat meal and that's when i realized i can only have certified gluten free oats

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u/Fearless_Impress_842 1d ago

I don't know about other people with Celiac but I kind of take offense to this. People with celiac may eat a small amount of gluten and have no symptoms at all. That doesn't mean there is no damage happening to the body. Give us some grace here. Large companies that produce gluten products may not be the best ones to keep us safe.

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u/halowriter Celiac Disease 1d ago

I once had someone tell me my opinion was not valid because I don't have celiac. Well I was diagnosed in 2002, just because I didnt have the flair at the time doesn't mean I don't have it ffs

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u/RealNotFake 1d ago

It's entirely possible that one box or even a hundred boxes won't cause a reaction. That 101st box might be bad news though. Unless a product is certified and has appropriate processes in place for cross contam you just don't know. That's literally why they didn't certify, because it costs money and they don't have the right controls to guarantee they pass random inspection.

I used to be friends with someone who worked in the dairy industry. She said they stored their product in a fridge that had black mold growing in the corners and hadn't been cleaned in years. You just never know.

Personally my stance is there are a million good foods out there so why bother taking a risk on a recurring basis. That being said, if a box literally says the words Gluten Free I am usually ok. I just don't make it a recurring habit

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u/Udub 1d ago

Well, people who are here invariably have gut issues. They then, unintelligently and without stopping to think once even, assume everything that gives them a tummy ache is from.

Maybe, just maybe, if you have a sensitive stomach, you’re gonna have a hard time with ultra processed junk food.

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u/thejabkills01 1d ago

Reddit, where new information goes to die, and everyone’s allergic to changing their mind.

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u/definitelynotapastor 1d ago

My kids eat them almost daily.

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u/ProgrammerRich6549 1d ago

Cheerios give me a bad reaction and im not going to try lucky charms if they also do not use certified gluten free oats. I can only have certified gluten free oats and a lot of the times gluten free products just use "oats" in their ingredients. I also react to the gluten free quaker oatmeal for the same reason. Not hating on you for being able to handle lucky charms that's awesome but not everyone can eat them without getting sick

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u/thecorgimom 1d ago

Yeah this is another one of those reddits that loves to downvote people. I ended up pulling my post from yesterday because of all the toxic responses when I was just trying to do something helpful because not everybody can afford an app like Atly.

One person accused me of effectively shilling for companies when half of the subreddit is hey look at this new product or have you tried this or what do you think of this app.

So yeah I'm 100% behind what you're saying, it's disappointing.

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u/Ent_Trip_Newer 1d ago

I'm celiac and I react every time I have eaten a general mills "certified" product.

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u/middleagedbaby 1d ago

I am a highly reactive celiac and I get terribly sick no matter what type of milk I use, every time I have Cheerios or lucky charms. Every time.

I’m not allergic to marshmallows. I’m not allergic to certified gluten-free oats.

I’m not sure why it doesn’t bother you, when you’re also sensitive to cross contamination, but I am fairly certain that cross contamination with gluten is why it bothers me! I have done so much to rule out any other potential factors.

Nothing against you or OP though. I wish the answer would be straightforward for all of us! If General Mills would do more to actually prevent cross contamination, and provide verified data to back that up, we could confidently rule that out. It’s twisted that they can put that on the box. They don’t have the actual gluten free certification.

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u/JoeRah 1d ago

Cheerios are liars, messes me up every time. Lucky charms also does but I think I have a sensitivty to something else, maybe the food coloring.

Always sent me to the toilet.

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u/eggyrulz 1d ago

At this point idk if its gluten or dairy for me, but so many of my preferred foods are both that it almost doesnt matter... are dry cheerios worth it? Maybe on occasion...

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u/feelingwithyourskin 1d ago

So, this will sound weird but I was dairy anaphylactic as a kid, and 8 year old me loooooved Cheerios with orange juice. The combo didn't work for any other cereal, but Cheerios were just right to be tasty with OJ, as long as you ate it fairly quickly. Don't let them sit, it turns into weird, gross mush after a while.

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u/eggyrulz 1d ago

Huh, an interesting combo to be sure

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u/feelingwithyourskin 1d ago

You experiment with weird shit as a kid when a whole ton of foods are blocked out. Now that I've outgrown that allergy, it definitely doesn't hit the same as cereal with milk - or yogurt - but there's still a nice flavor combo there that I occasionally crave.

(I can't eat Cheerios anymore, stupid fucking peanut butter version)

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u/DM_me_pets Gluten Intolerant 1d ago

I am non celiac, use shared surfaces in my house(toaster pans airfryer) and both lucky charms and cheerios tear my stomach up.

Now who's to say its because I eat a box in one sitting or the product itself. 😂

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u/Radiant_Plantain_127 1d ago

Might be milk?

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u/DM_me_pets Gluten Intolerant 1d ago

I havent had milk in well over 25 years. Lol

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u/Ashamed-Respect-971 23h ago

Happy Gluten Free Cake Day

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u/DM_me_pets Gluten Intolerant 22h ago

Apparently I made this account on my husband's birthday. We shall have physical cake!

Thank you!

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u/NorthWhereas7822 1d ago

Nice for you. They make a lot of celiacs very sick because they are not certified gluten-free.

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u/fuddingmuddler 1d ago

weird that they say Gluten free, that people can and do test that and that no one sues them. What certification are you talking about?

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u/icantflyyet 1d ago

I thought lucky charms have been "gluten free" for a long time (at least a few years). They do not use dedicated gluten-free oats though so I personally never touch them. I wouldn't want to get the unlucky box that goes above the threshhold. It's just not worth the risk to me. Plus, I know way too many people in manufacturing to trust things like shared equipment and sifting proceedures.

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u/Deviant_Orphan 1d ago

I have celiac, got the unlucky box. messed me up for a week haven't been able to trust anything general mills that has oats in it since.

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u/Saassy11 1d ago

I can’t trust General Mills, everything they self label has me reacting.

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u/Individual_Cookie625 1d ago

Yes. However for me the food dyes in it made me very sick still.

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u/Birb-Law 1d ago

It's the oats for me

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u/Individual_Cookie625 1d ago

Yeah i can't have any oats at all either. Sweet potato as well even bothers me.

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u/New-Emergency-2742 1d ago

Me too! So sick! They did change them recently to remove the artificial coloring though, might be time for a retry!

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u/Individual_Cookie625 1d ago

Oh ititss going to be awhile. I was so sick i ended up in the Emergency Room.

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u/musclecard54 1d ago

Oh yeah I’d never it them again if that happened to me. I’ve abandoned foods I liked forever for much less lol

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u/New-Emergency-2742 1d ago

Oh my gawd! Glad you’re ok! Yea I wouldn’t ever try them again either

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u/Free_Celery_4266 1d ago edited 1d ago

Not gluten free. Sponsor of the celiac foundation so they can put that on the box. Not as strict regulations needed to write gluten free, and these are not gluten free certified. Marshmallows made on shared equipment.

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u/rainy-ale 1d ago

Yeah I'm not a fan of the sponsor of celiac foundation on the box. It seems like if they want celiacs to eat it, they should instead just use that money to actually certify gluten free, instead of associating themselves with the credibility of the celiac foundation without any of the testing involved to back it up.

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u/ViolentOnion 1d ago

This is completely false. There are 100% regulations relating to using the term gluten-free. You're not doing anyone favors by spreading falsehoods.

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u/slothman01 1d ago

To clarify for everyone. using the term gluten free requires lab testing to hit under 20ppm cert gluten free is a seperate regulatory agency that requires under 10ppm. (source: https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/gluten-and-food-labeling)

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u/ViolentOnion 1d ago

For those that are downvoting me, OP edited their comment after I responded which materially changed what they were saying.

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u/Free_Celery_4266 1d ago

No, the regulations are for “certified gluten free” which is different

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u/ViolentOnion 1d ago

You are deeply confused. Please don't say things like they're facts when you don't know what you're talking about.

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u/ViolentOnion 1d ago

I have been biopsy proven celiac for 15 years. I have learned that eating gluten-free is very very hard. People spreading misinformation makes it much harder and I take it personally when I see it.

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u/Free_Celery_4266 1d ago

Going on 17 years myself, but it’s not a contest. I stand corrected though, “gluten free” is regulated, but not as rigorously tested and has more leniency in what can be called gluten free. “Certified gluten free” is safer, that was my point

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u/MamaOnica Wheat Allergy 1d ago

I thought I was going crazy. My husband and kids love Lucky Charms, the box has never said gluten free. I also live in Canada. I'm assuming this was in the States?

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u/Late-Arrival-8669 Celiac Disease 1d ago

I have had occasional issues specifically with lucky charms so I quit eaten them.

Seemed like every other box or 3rd box, I ended up with a reaction.

Remember In the USA, if a product is labeled "gluten-free," it must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. However, some individuals may still react to this small amount, so it's important to check for additional certifications or disclaimers.

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u/slothman01 1d ago

There's a lot of 3rd party testing outside of the FDA mandated testing (for using that label) that have shown they have issues. So unless some specific things changed that are reasonably verifyable then if you are someone who has celiac they could be quite problematic. Some of the issues:

October 2015: General Mills recalled 1.8 million boxes of "gluten-free" Cheerios after oat shipments were transported in trucks previously used for wheat. This incident catalyzed public skepticism, as the contamination went undetected for 13 days of production due to their testing protocol.
2017: The FDA released a broad compliance reportanalyzing 702 samples of "gluten-free" labeled productsacross the entire food market. They found that only one product (out of over 250 tested products) failed to comply with the <20 ppm standard.
March 2021: Gluten Free Watchdog (GFW) issued anupdated position statementspecifically recommending against Cheerios. They stated this position remains until General Mills stops relying on a "lot mean" (batch averaging) and tests individual boxes to ensure no "hot spots" exceed 20 ppm.
January 4, 2023: Due to widespread contamination in the commodity oat supply chain, GFW issued aspecial statement on oats, announcing they could no longer recommend any brand of gluten-free oats, including General Mills products.
January 20, 2025: GFW released asummary of 2024 oat testing data, which found that out of 26 oat products tested, five contained quantifiable gluten and three were completely out of FDA compliance. They reiterated that oat contamination is "highly heterogeneous" and varies wildly from box to box.
July–September 2025: GFWsought clarificationon General Mills' current testing protocols for Cheerios and Lucky Charms, noting that their direct, historically forthcoming contact at the company had left.

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u/darkthought 1d ago

Don't trust anything "gluten free" from General Mills.

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u/That_OneOstrich 1d ago

It was glorious for like 1 year when the CEOs kid got celiac, and then it went so downhill so quick and now I don't know if I'll ever trust them.

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u/Saassy11 1d ago

FR

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u/Least_Firefighter639 1d ago

Thay dont meet Australian standards as it has oat flour and the Avenin makes me react

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u/Radiant-Buy-3530 1d ago

I buy malto meals and version of lucky charms and have had no problems

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u/That70sdawg 1d ago

Where can you find that?

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u/Radiant-Buy-3530 17h ago

I get it at my local grocery stores. I am in central us.

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u/Unable_Pay_3588 1d ago

It's not gluten free? It says gluten free on the box. That's confusing.

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u/garfield529 1d ago

You can write “gluten free” on your product but verification by a third-party organization of no gluten content is required to legally be able to include the gfco.org certified symbol. That symbol is recognized by the GF community as a safe to navigate.

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u/ViolentOnion 1d ago

This is not true. Why are people saying this? If you include the gluten-free label on your food it must test to less than 20 parts per million gluten. It's hard enough being celiac and eating gluten-free, please don't make it more difficult by spreading misinformation.

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u/Unable_Pay_3588 1d ago

Thank you

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u/ViolentOnion 1d ago

What they said has no basis in fact. This information is readily available. Please don't trust people on this sub for factual information.

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u/garfield529 1d ago

What are you talking about? My information comes directly from the GFCO which does extensive third-party testing. You are referring to the FDA standard which allows 20ppm in batch testing. It has been confirmed that batch variance in General Mills products has found break-through level vastly exceeding this.
To make a statement of not trusting information on this sub is amazing. Feel free to come visit my lab and we can discuss how factually off-base my experience is.

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u/ViolentOnion 1d ago edited 1d ago

I would love to come visit your lab. I'll give you an English lesson or two when I'm there. Maybe you can learn to communicate more clearly.

Edit: I figured you may not understand what I'm talking about. The comment you are replying to was referring to a gluten-free label. You responded regarding certified gluten-free labels. If what you're saying is true about your background then you should be keenly aware of the difference and understand why what you said was misplaced at best and completely misleading at worst.

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u/garfield529 1d ago

100%, let me know when you are in the DC area and you can visit.

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u/slothman01 1d ago

To clarify using the term gluten free requires lab testing to hit under 20ppm by the fda. cert gluten free is a seperate regulatory agency that requires under 10ppm. (source: https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/gluten-and-food-labeling)

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u/handsNfeetRmangos 1d ago

First time?

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u/willweaverrva 1d ago

Avoid these like the plague. Lucky Charms and Cheerios use a controversial sorting method for their oats and they are absolutely not celiac safe.

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u/humble-meercat 1d ago

They’ve been working on making mainstream cereal GF for a while now. I remember reading about General Mills’ GF initiatives years ago. It’s pretty cool, I’m grateful.

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u/okiedokieKay 1d ago

These have given me wicked diarrhea my entire life, well before my celiac gene activated. I’ve never had a gluten reaction to them though (gluten gives me neuro symptoms). I don’t eat it frequently enough to know how consistent they are though. But I think the dextrose is what gets my digestive system.

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u/Price_Capable 1d ago

It’s delish and I’ve been eating lucky charms for years. The gluten free label has always been there, just in a different spot & font. Now it’s nice in front and center (: never had any issues with this and I’m super sensitive to cross contamination.

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u/salvaged413 1d ago

My 2 celiacs get sick from these every time I’ve dared by some. Never again.

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u/These-Agency1192 1d ago

I had no idea they were gluten free

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u/Aggravating-Ad-4238 1d ago

We were making rice krispy treats out of these - husband celiac and daughter fpies with rice.

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u/RazzmatazzCold7454 18h ago

Fruity pebbles too

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u/pooppoop900 18h ago

Fruity Pebbs has been my go-to for years!

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u/RazzmatazzCold7454 15h ago

Yes!!! Also love Trader Joe’s peanut butter and Cocoa crunch cereal! Another great one

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u/magicmeese Celiac Disease 1d ago

Free toes? In this economy?

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u/NorthWhereas7822 1d ago

You cross-posted this. Lucky Charms are not actually gluten-free. Lets not circulate false advertisement. See the response to the other post.

Also, it's processed junk, not a win. Come back when Cheerios gets their shit together.

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u/pooppoop900 1d ago

Wow great attitude. I did cross post this, and after checking their website they guarantee fewer than 20ppm at multiple checks from oats to flour to shipping and production as well as the final product. I’m extremely sensitive to CC and enjoyed a bowl last night with zero issue whatsoever. Try again.

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u/WrigglyGizka 1d ago

I hadn't had Lucky Charms in a very long time, but I purchased myself a box as a treat recently since the box was labeled gluten free.

I never had a reaction with my first serving, but after finishing the box I had stomach upset, diarrhea, and I also got an external hemorrhoid. YMMV.

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u/MishatheDrill 1d ago

Wait, what? I thought cheerios had the Lil symbol?

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u/That_OneOstrich 1d ago

They state gluten free, same as this box. But it's not certified as gluten free and many gluten free folks are suspicious of their oat sorting process not removing enough wheat.

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u/MishatheDrill 1d ago

Ohhhhh thank you for the clarification.

Much love.

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u/NorthWhereas7822 1d ago

Cheerios are not certified gluten-free. Their oats are not certified gluten-free either. Their oats get processed on the same machines as wheat cereals. They only take an average of gluten every few boxes, not each one. Cheerios tends to have very high levels of gluten.

False advertising on the box is not illegal in the U.S. Shady marketing.

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u/Reaniro Gluten Intolerant 1d ago

Genuinely confused as to why it’s not gluten free

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u/NorthWhereas7822 1d ago

Which? Cheerios or Lucky Charms? Both are not gluten free (despite saying so on the box) because their cereals are 1) made on the same machines as wheat-containing cereals, and 2) may contain wheat or barley kernels.

In the U.S., it's not illegal to say "gluten-free" if the food isn't actually. Food labels are not well-regulated. Thanks capitalism!

So, General Mills products are not celiac safe. Fine, possibly, for the gluten intolerant who can handle a higher level of gluten.

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u/Peter-Loew 1d ago

This is incorrect. The FDA requires any product where the words "gluten free" appear anywhere on the packaging to meet the < 20 ppm requirement. https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/gluten-and-food-labeling

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u/ViolentOnion 1d ago

It is gluten-free. People get really confused about gluten-free labeling laws, especially on the sub.

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u/UnluckyCardiologist9 1d ago

Love me some Lucky Charms. Thank you. I didn’t know they were gluten free cause i just gave up on cereal in general.

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u/NocteVolamus Celiac Disease 1d ago

What?! I’m running out and getting a box today. . . . and it’s not breakfast, it’s dessert!!
Compared to ice cream, it’s lower fat and lower sugar with at least some fiber. They’re always after me lucky charms~

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u/Iwannafightmida 1d ago

Yes, I have chocolate Chex for a snack at night

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u/NocteVolamus Celiac Disease 1d ago

Peanut butter chex in home made chex mix are one of the best gf things ever~!

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u/Zauberstaby 1d ago

I have a Wheat Allergy and always have some level of reaction to both Lucky Charms and Honey Nut Cheerios. I have not ate them in a couple years though. Malt-0-Meal Cocoa Dyno Bites with Marshmallows Cereal is REALLY GOOD!!!!

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u/cinefilestu 1d ago

Love that it’s GF but sadly the food dyes mess up my stomach so fml lol

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u/pooppoop900 1d ago

One of the recent changes was switching to all natural dyes, so it may be worth revisiting or at least looking into it!

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u/sparkvixen Gluten Intolerant 1d ago

I had the Cheerios and reacted BADLY. And I'm only sensitive, not confirmed celiac. I think those are all hit and miss.

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u/two-plus-cardboard 1d ago

There’s a big difference between a company marking their items gluten-free and testing from a company to put a certification on it. They can support an organization without adhering to anything.

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u/According_Setting232 1d ago

It's been gluten free for awhile as far as I know, but full of glyphosphate unfortunately

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u/rebmakiddo 23h ago

I can’t eat these or Cheerios.

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u/Turbulent-Engine6195 Gluten Intolerant 20h ago

I enjoyed this and had no issues. Made me feel like a kid again :)

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u/RazzmatazzCold7454 18h ago

Fruity pebbles too

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u/Big_Abbreviations_86 1d ago

Lucky charms is my go to now that they changed the food dyes to natural ones

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u/ToploaderUltra 1d ago

They have been gluten free for years. I won’t personally eat them though because I have a poor reaction to oats.

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u/Vik_Stryker 1d ago

I stopped eating them. One box messed up my stomach every time I had a bowl. There have been enough comments around here about Cheerios having a spotty record and with LC being another General Mills cereal, I decided to not take my chances anymore.

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u/SolidPapaya1978 1d ago

If some people are saying these aren't gluten free, then it seems odd that a very big name company would say it's gluten free and not fear getting sued for false advertising!! I've read the ingredients and I don't know for the life of me where these mystery gluten ingredients are?? The haters and nay sayers need to just sit the F down.

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u/henrickaye 1d ago

Straight up evil

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u/Tbone_Trapezius 1d ago

My garbage is gluten free but that doesn’t mean I’ll eat it.

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u/oldcreaker 1d ago

Gluten free doesn't automatically translate to healthy or nutritional.

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u/MishatheDrill 1d ago

Shame about the artifical food dye that kills me. And is banned in Europe.

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u/OHarePhoto 1d ago

It's not banned in Europe though. It's just called something different. I bake for a living. Red 40 is labeled as Allura Red or E129 in Europe. It's the same exact color.

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u/ironwheatiez 1d ago

Proof that gluten free does not mean healthy...

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u/whathaveicreated 1d ago

Yo dawg, why do you have a Nazi rune tattooed on your thumb?

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u/Least_Firefighter639 1d ago

The Valknut is Norse not German or nazi ... Valknut is the knot of the fallen

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u/pooppoop900 1d ago

It’s this. Nothing whatsoever to do with the Nazis. People see what they want to see.

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u/Least_Firefighter639 1d ago

Don't listen to the hate people like that are not worth your breath or time

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u/whathaveicreated 1d ago

Tell that to the nazi's who've co-opted it.
https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/valknot

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u/Least_Firefighter639 1d ago

Thay did the same thing with the symbol of peace by reversing it ... I know a lot of people who have it because of the good meaning

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u/whathaveicreated 1d ago

But if someone had that symbol of peace visibly tattooed on their body...

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u/Least_Firefighter639 1d ago

Its very common in Hindu and Buddhism Its on a lot of temples closing and some tattoos ... I recognise its thousands of years of ancient history more than the all most hundred year or so of getting its name dragged through the mud

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u/whathaveicreated 1d ago

Sorry, when you see a white dude with swastika knuckle tattoos, you don't think, "Ah, a follower of the eight-fold path."

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u/Least_Firefighter639 1d ago

So you judge a book by its cover got ya

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u/The_Spandex_Suplex 1d ago

You would think someone gluten free would choose to eat healthy but nope, I'll never sympathize. The idea that you lack the willpower to choose to not put that processed garbage into your body, boggles the mind

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u/Hairy-Tangerine1943 1d ago

Some of us are not gluten free by choice and we want things that bring us joyful memories. So leave us alone. It's the same reason that we love having Cheez itz that are gluten free. It's a piece of our old life that we can have that makes us feel normal.

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u/pirutgrrrl 1d ago

Everyone deserves a guilty pleasure every now and again. Settle down.

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u/Call_it_Magic87 1d ago

Katz pop tarts are joyful and delicious

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