Celiac Disease Program

If a product contains wheat it should be clearly stated on the label.You still need to look for ingredients derived from barley, rye, and oats. These ingredients do not have to be clearly stated on the label and may be hidden in components such as "natural flavorings."

Call the manufacturers of deli foods to see if they are gluten-free. At the deli counter, ask the attendant to clean the slicer before he/she slices your meat or cheese, in order to avoid cross-contamination.

Use a cell phone while shopping to call manufacturers and check whether an item on the shelves is gluten-free.

Remember to consider the nutritional value of gluten-free products. Don't just buy them because they are gluten-free.