Friday, October 11, 2013

Pure Bulk Vitamin E Oil

If you've been looking for a corn-free vitamin E source, this might be it. It is as of right now, completely untested.  So if you have tested it, let us know.

Pure Bulk Vitamin E: The E is derived from soy, and suspended in sunflower oil.

This is all I know about the product at this time. If you're interested in knowing more about the product, or testing the product. Let us know if you find anything else out.


Wednesday, October 02, 2013

Companies Just Don't Know Corn or Allergies

The following letter was written in response to questions on products by So Delicious. The letter itself shows just how little they know about corn allergies and allergies themselves. 

"Thank you for your question! In regards to corn, our natural flavors come from botanicals and extracts from natural sources. They can be comprised of many or just a few compounds that are extracted from plants, fruits, and beans. We purchase our natural flavors from only a handful of companies with whom we have developed a trusting relationship. As a key component of our non-GMO project compliance we strive to identify and utilize ingredients that are not corn based."

YAY! Sounds good right?

"As you know, a corn allergy is the inability to fully digest the corn protein. Our natural flavors and flavors used in our products that contain ethanol can be derived from corn, as a carrier. However, neither will never contain corn protein. We do not have any products that contain corn protein."

WHA? No no no.. dear lord no! Corn allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of immune system to corn resulting in mild to severe reactions which may result in death if untreated. 

Secondly, they cannot guarantee it has no corn protein. There is no test to adequately state there is no corn protein. Such a test does not exist. Also, the proteins in corn have not been adequately tested for allergenicity so all the allergens haven't even been found in order to test for them.

"Although we do not have the protein in any of our products, our fans propelled our desire to deliver a better understanding to our ingredients and will soon have a list of products that contain no corn derivatives. With that said, we apply strict quality-control measures, which are noted as the most rigorous in the industry, in an effort to prevent contamination by undeclared food allergens. To assure our preventative measures are effective, we sample test our products for the presence of allergens down to 5 ppm using state-of-the-art testing methods. Our program is unique because we have documented and regimented procedures that are instituted at every facility where we produce So Delicious. They involve some of the most rigorous testing in the world and are conducted at various stages of our production – from testing the raw materials and ingredients to the manufacturing lines to the final product. We ensure that the product that is shipped into stores is safe and of the highest quality."

Hey they test down to 5ppm, unfortunately they don't do that test for corn because it doesn't EXIST! And even if it did exist, it wouldn't be that accurate.

"We believe that we are doing an outstanding job at ensuring safe and delicious products, but we wanted to get additional input from outside teams. So, several years ago, we invited FAAN, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, to review our allergen and cross-contamination prevention program. They praised our program and today all of the facilities that we work with have instituted our strict regimen to ensure safe products. FAAN was so pleased with our work that we currently sample our products at more than 60 of their events each year!"

While FAAN does great things for people with the top 8 allergens, FAAN is just another 4 letter cuss word for many with corn allergies. FAAN's knowledge and support for corn allergies is essentially non-existent at best and dangerous at worst.

"For any of our consumers with allergens and sensitivities, we always suggest checking with your medical or allergist specialist before consuming any So Delicious products. I hope this information is helpful, puts your mind at ease, and encourages you to enjoy our So Delicious products!

I hope this puts your mind at ease!

Have a terrific day,


Consumer Services Representative

So Delicious Dairy Free
Turtle Mountain, LLC
1040 Shelley St.
Springfield, OR 97477
You’re SO Gonna Love our Dairy Free Delights!
www.SoDeliciousDairyFree.com
www.Facebook.com/SoDeliciousDairyFree
http://Twitter.com/So_Delicious"

Yes, it's clearly put my mind at ease to never recommend your products to anyone with a corn allergy because even if you do have a product that happens to be safe right now.. the amount of misinformation and stupidity in this letter makes me certain it won't be long before you mess it up.

Monday, September 30, 2013

Seeking Health - Kids Optimal Multivitamin

Seeking Health was questioned a couple times on whether their products were corn-free, and have stated that the product is corn-free. A recent email reply from them clearly defines what they consider "corn-free" so please use caution with their products.

"Vitamin C is synthesized using corn glucose as a starting material. The vitamin C is corn-free, i.e. free of corn allergen. B vitamins are chemically synthesized, except for riboflavin derived through a microbial fermentation process."

Here we consider things to contain corn if they are derived from corn as many people who are allergic to corn do react to the derivatives.

Some people have done well with a few of the Seeking Health products so total avoidance of their products may not be necessary for everyone, and this is one of the very few (if not the only) MTHFR based medications formulated for kids.  As such, those with MTHFR affected children may find the benefits of this multivitamin outweigh the negative.

But being informed of the risks is important, and caution is necessary.  If you know you or your child is too sensitive to tolerate any corn derivative, please refrain from trying this product.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Natural Factors B-12 methylcobalamin sublingual tablets

One of our Corn Allergy friends is currently taking Natural Factor's B-12 successfully. Again, as with all B-12, this won't be 100% corn-free due to the B-12 itself but if you need to take B-12 this might not be your worst option.

The inactive ingredients are: Lactose, cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate (vegetable grade)

The cellulose and the croscarmellose sodium are both supposed to be derived from pine. The stearate is from palm.




Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Doctor's Best B-12 & Folate

Several of our Corn Allergy MTHFR friends are looking into vitamin and mineral supplements for the treatment of MTHFR. The following are likely not to be 100% corn-free due to the way that B-12 itself is made. However these may be some good options for those looking for these supplements.


Doctor's Best - Best Fully Active B-12 (contains cellulose and modified cellulose from soft woods) (Amazon Link)

As of yet, these have not been human tested to see how corny they may be. If you do use these successfully, let us know.



Update:

Doctor's Best - Best Fully Active Folate
 (on 9/10/13 the product did contain just MTHF with rice flour as a filler and the capsule, and just a few days later, now contains ascorbic acid, likely from corn - AVOID.) (Amazon Link)

YS Honey - Multiple Reactions


YS Honey has looked promising for a while, but a recent uptick in reactions reported on our Facebook group has us concerned.

Please use caution with this honey... or better yet.. find a local supplier who you can trust to give you corn-free honey.

Monday, September 09, 2013

UNREAL Candies - Reactions


There's a post on UNREAL's facebook page in which Robyn O'Brien, the well-respected author of "The Unhealthy Truth", states that UNREAL is corn-free and safe for those with corn allergies.

Screenshot from UNREAL's FB Page


As much as we like what she's doing with food and educating people about the dangers of the current food system, we do want to make sure that those with a corn allergy do not take her advice here.

UNREAL is corn-lite at best. It looks better than 99% of the candies out there which can be deceiving for people with a corn allergy. Their candy does still contain traces of corn, and is not safe enough for someone with a corn allergy.

Several people with corn allergies have tried their products and reacted. Please use caution with their products!


Tuesday, September 03, 2013

La Yapa Quinoa



You know you have a corn allergy when you see llama manure in a company's response and you get excited.

The following conversation was posted on our Facebook group as a Q&A with the owner of La Yapa quinoa:


"1.) Is your quinoa processed in a quinoa dedicated facility? Yes. It is a quinoa only facility located in Bolivia.

2.) How is the processing equipment cleaned? Just hot steam and pressurized water. No soap or bleach.

3.) Is you quinoa packaged in a quinoa dedicated facility? Quinoa and rice only in the packaging facility. Located in Sacramento, CA.

4.) What is used for pest control? Nothing is needed, because of the high altitude there are no bugs. Sometimes crops are lost due to rain but bugs are not an issue so they do not need pesticides.

5.) What is used for fertilizer? Llama manure."


This product is still being human tested. So it's unknown if it's safe in the packaging and shipping process. But it looks promising.




Monday, September 02, 2013

Canadian Corn-Free Foods List

We've expanded to Canada!  We have a wonderful woman working on our Corn-Free List for Canadian products.  You can see the list here: Canadian Corn-free List (this is a google doc, and you may have to be signed into Google to see it.)

Many products are different in ingredients between the USA and Canada, so a list for Canadians was getting more and more needed as corn allergies are seeming to become more prevalent.

We've also expanded our groups. There's a great group on Facebook for Corn Allergies & Intolerance in Canada which is moderated by the same woman who is working on our Corn-Free Canadian List.

If you're Canadian and avoiding corn, come join us on Facebook!


(If you're not a Facebook fan, you can also find our regular groups on Delphi - Avoiding Corn, Google+ Corn Allergies & Intolerance, and a similar group on Linkedin.)

Kiss My Face bar soap - reactions reported.


Due to multiple complaints of reactions to Kiss My Face pure olive oil soap, I'm posting a caution.

There are still some that are doing fine with this soap but there are increasing reports of reactions.

The latest reaction was due to accidental ingestion, so it's not only been skin reactions.

Please use caution with all Kiss My Face brand soaps, this was the only soap from them that was once considered safe. 

Friday, August 30, 2013

Pure Encapsulations


I really wish all companies were this forthright and quickly reliable with their answers. So if you can do corn in your diet, look this company up.

Unfortunately, if you avoid corn, Pure Encapsulations may not be for you. I recently inquired about their B12-Folate product. Which is a great little B-12 product, especially for those with MTHFR gene mutation or for other reasons have trouble metabolizing Cobalamin or B-12 from foods.

Here's the response from the company on corn in this product:

"Dear Ms. Young,

Pure Encapsulations methylcobalamin is derived from corn dextrose fermentation. The ascorbyl palmitate is sourced from corn dextrose fermentation and palm oil. The hypo-allergenic plant fiber and vegetarian capsule are derived from pine cellulose.

Sincerely,

Pure Encapsulations, Inc.
490 Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA  01776
800-753-2277"

As you can clearly see, this is not safe for those needing to avoid corn and likely will affect those allergic and intolerant alike.

As far as we're aware, there is not a 100% corn-free B-12 supplement out there. If we ever do fine one, we'll be sure to post.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Bare Escentuals Makeup

I tried this makeup years ago - not the corny base but the eyeshadows - and reacted to it. Much of their eye shadows contain a known irritant that in their defense is often used in makeup. It gives makeup that sparkly sheen. My reaction at the time was not a corn thing, but left me with ill feelings nonetheless.

Then today I saw a post on our Facebook group with a new company response from Bare Escentuals. This is their response to a question about the source or safety of the Vitamin E in their products.

"Thank you for contacting Bare Escentuals. I would be happy to assist you with our ingredients.


Unfortunately, that is proprietary information and we are unable to release it. If you have any concerns regarding certain ingredients we recommend contacting your physician.


We hope this is helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us with any additional questions you may have via email or by phone at 1-888-795-4747 during our business hours Monday through Saturday 5 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 7 AM to 4 PM Pacific Time.


Customer satisfaction is Bare Escentuals' #1 priority; we appreciate you taking the time to contact us.


Warmest Regards,"



Well isn't that nice. "We'd love to help you, but we can't." And the "warmest regards" at the end might as well say "Screw you" for all the helpfulness and customer satisfaction that this letter gives.

If you do well with Bare Escentuals, feel free to continue to use them. However after this letter, I'd much rather use my money to vote for businesses and products that do actually care.

-- Officially removed from the Corn-Free List due to multiple reactions --

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Bob's Red Mill Flours

I could have sworn that I'd posted about this on here already since everyone "in the know" has already been avoiding these like plague, but I couldn't find a post about it using the search.

Anyway, for years now, these have been on the No-No List. Technically they were still on the list, but with a major disclaimer of "Avoid!!!".  Which is kinda silly to keep them on a recommended list, and then tell people not to eat it.

I know that I kept them on the list because they are a very popular "alternative" brand and due to that people would continually ask me to add them to the list, or recommend that people use them.

Well I'm officially going to take them off the list completely.

Their products are extremely hit and miss when it comes to corntamination. When Bob's Red Mill was contacted about this, albeit this was a few years ago though to my knowledge nothing has changed since reaction reports keep pouring in, they stated that most of their products are ground on the same machinery. This includes corn.

While they do everything they can to prevent cross-contamination, it's been our experience within all of our groups that their products still contain enough cornamination to cause reactions among the corn allergic.

Since this is cross-contamination, some batches may have more or less than others. So some people may never attribute reactions to the product, because they assume it is something else, or they may find that they do well for a while and then suddenly end up in the ER. We have had dozens if not hundreds of reported reactions about their products over the years.

Because of this, we really DO NOT recommend Bob's Red Mill products for anyone with a corn allergy.

So please use caution.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Corn-Free Foods & Products List - Feb 2013

This list is outdated. 

There is a newer version of this list, please visit our main page and select the newest list from the sidebar.  Thanks. 




Corn-Free Foods & Products List – Current only at the time of posting (normally, but I am still playing a bit of catchup, this list is at least more current than the last one. Please double check ingredients every time).
This is not a guarantee of corn-free, but foods that I in conjunction with others (Delphi & Facebook groups) have investigated and tested. Since we all have different sensitivities, use this more as a guide and less as a bible. Some of these foods I haven’t tried and have relied on other’s experiences, as some of these products are either not available in my area or I must avoid them for other reasons.
Read labels every time you buy a product, and be cautious. If anyone has had problems with anything listed here, please do let us know. (Thanks to Violets for her work in helping to create this list.)
Some items on the list have reported corn in them (mostly medications). These have been left on the list, with the source of corn noted on the side.  These are left on the list as they may be needed in an emergency, and an educated decision is best at these times.
Legend:
Added or Checked 12/12 - this is the date that it was added to the list or last checked for it's success among corn allergics. This is more for my information so I know which products should be reviewed and double checked for product changes.
MC – Company/Manufacturer confirms or claims product to be corn-free.
MC 10/06 – Date last confirmed with company.
? – Items thought to be corn-free. Successfully eaten by at least one person, but more confirmation is needed.
Untested – Company Confirmed corn-free, but no one has tested it to my knowledge.
Reported Reactions – Reactions have been reported, but may or may not be corn related. Use with caution.
KFP = Kosher For Passover (may only be available during Passover season)
GFCF = Gluten-Free/Casein-Free
GF = Gluten-free (Gluten status is not always up-to-date on this list. Please check the gluten-free version of this list for more up-to-date gluten-free & corn-free products)


Baby Food:

Alimentum (Ready To Feed) Baby Formula

Sprout Organic Baby Food - some varieties? sproutbabyfood.com (if contains citric, ascorbic, or acetic acids is not safe)

(see also cereals or grains section for more possible options)


Baking/Cooking Products: (basic ingredients for cooking/baking usually found in the baking aisle)

Flours:
Wheat/Gluten-based:
Arrowhead Mills Spelt Flour – produced in same facility as corn products (pasta & popcorn)
Daisy Flour (added 2/12) daisyflour.com
Kroger Naturally Preferred Unbleached Flour (human tested 2010)
Whole Foods 365 Organic Flours ? (should list just wheat on ingredients)

Non-Gluten-based: (not a guarantee of gluten-free)
Arrowhead Mills Rice Flours (GFCF) arrowheadmills.com (cross-contamination may be a problem)
Ancient Grains Quinoa Flour (GFCF)
Authentic Foods - Tapioca Flour ?
Best Cooking Pulses: Garbanzo (Chickpea) Flour MC 11/12
Bob's Red Mill GF flours - (GF) ? MC 6/11 (corn processed in facility, chance of cross-contamination with corn.) reactions reported - avoid!!
Ener-G Foods various flours MC 1/12 GF (chance of cross-contamination with corn.) reactions reported.
Koda Farms – Mochiko Flour MC 1/07 GF (same as TJ’s sweet rice flour) http://kodafarms.com
Maskal Teff Flour (GF) 2/13 www.teffco.com

Gluten replacements: Tapioca Flour (replace ¼=1/2 of the flour in recipe), Guar gum or ground psyllium seed husks (use same as Xanthan Gum in recipes)

Starches/Thickeners:
Arrowroot Powder (GF)
Potato Starch (GF)
Tapioca Starch (GF)

Raising Agents/Yeasts:
Cream of Tartar GF (some are unsafe, use caution)
(use ½ tsp cream of tartar and ¼ tsp baking soda to replace 1 tsp of baking powder)
Featherweight Baking Powder (potato starch) GF
Baking Soda (various brands - avoid ingesting any “Fridge Fresh” formulations) GF
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda - GF edited 11/12(only the old fashioned small box)

Red Star active dry yeast - in packets only. (GF) MC 6/11 (grown on molasses)
SAF Traditional Active Dry yeast -in packets only MC 8/11 (same product as Red Star)
Bakipan Active Dry yeast - in packets only. MC 8/11 (same product as Red Star - Canadian version)
King Arthur – Classic New England SourDough Starter MC 12/06

Shortening:
Spectrum Shortening GF (original unflavored only)
 
Sweeteners:
Cane Sugar/Syrups:
C&H Pure Cane Sugar GF  www.chsugar.com
C&H Pure Cane Baker’s Sugar (finer ground sugar) GF www.chsugar.com
C&H Brown Sugar GF  www.chsugar.com
Dixie Crystals 100% Pure Cane Sugar
Domino Sugar
Domino Light Brown Sugar GF
Florida Crystals Organic Cane Sugar 14oz & #3 Containers. MC www.floridacrystals.com GF (chance of cross-contamination)
Imperial Pure cane sugar
Imperial Brown sugar

O Organics Powdered Sugar - cane sugar & tapioca MC 6/12 untested
Trader Joe’s Powdered Sugar - seasonal (check labels)
Whole Foods 365 Powdered Sugar - cane sugar & tapioca only (check labels)

Plantation Molasses (added 2/13)
Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Molasses (added 2/13)
Lyle's Golden Syrup (British import)

Beet Sugar/Syrups:
Pioneer Sugar, Big Chief, Peninsular Sugar – Michigan Sugar Company – Beet Sugar www.michigansugar.com
Beet Sugar www.beetsugar.org

Dan Sukker Light & Dark Syrups (beet) ? Ikea
Grafshafter Goldsaft - Sugar Beet Syrup

Honey:
Locally produced Honey (preferably from a farmer’s market where you can double check source. Some store bought honey contains corn syrup to lower costs, some bees are fed corn syrup in winter and it gets into the honey)
Imported Honey – some imported honey’s are safe, esp imports from non-corn growing countries.
Howland's Honey (Canadian) ? www.howlandshoney.com
Maple Syrup:
Pure Maple Syrup (make certain its 100% pure & not flavored with no defoamer - this sounds a lot easier than it is. Most often a maple syrup seems to do well with everyone for a while, then it doesn’t. Which is why none are listed here currently.)

Stevia:
SweetLeaf Stevia Extract, Powder ? (added 6/11)
Kal Pure Stevia Organic Extract Unflavored ?  (added 6/11)
Trader Joe’s Organic 100% Pure Stevia Extract – 622 Servings ?  (added 6/11)

Gelatin/Tapioca/Marshmallow:
Great Lakes Gelatin (grass-fed beef/pork sourced) MC 2/12
Knox Unflavored Gelatin (GF)
Ko-jel gelatin (kosher for passover) – derived from fishbones. Carageenan is from seaweed.

Tapioca Pearls (various brands)

Kosher for Passover Marshmallows – Elyon Kosher (generally available Jan – end of April)
Cocoa/Baking Chocolate: (see also candy)
Ah-Laska unsweetened Organic Bakers Cocoa powder GF
Droste Cocoa from Holland (KFP)
Kosher for Passover Chocolate Chips (KFP) – read labels.
Leiber’s KFP Real Chocolate Chips (sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa)
Hershey’s unsweetened Baking Chocolate (reaction reported)
Rapunzel Semi-Sweet 55% bars ?
 
Flavorings/Food Coloring:
Boyajian’s Pure Citrus Oils boyajianinc.com/citrus.html (lime, lemon, orange, tangerine) GF
Vanilla – homemade: One Pint potato vodka with 2 vanilla beans – set for 4-6 weeks before use
Vanilla.com – Ground Vanilla Beans, Vanilla Sugar MC 8/06
Arizona Vanilla (ground & whole beans only) www.arizonavanilla.com
Vanilla Products USA - Ebay Store - whole vanilla beans
Food Coloring: check for homemade recipes online.
Pie Shells:
Mother Nature’s Goodies – Pie Shells MC 11/06 909-795-6018 (untested) contains soy.
Wholly Wholesome Pie Shells
Baking Mixes:
Dr. Oetker – German Streusel, Organic Chocolate, Organic Marble Cake. Only. MC
Golden Potato Pancakes
Gluten-free Pantry – Danielle Chocolate Cake mix GF
Beverages/Juices:
Juices:
Ceres Fruit Juices GF
Knudsen “Just” juices (check labels) MC 4/06 GF
Santa Cruz Organic 100% juices - MC 4/11 (natural flavors may contain corn)
Apple - 365 Organic Apple Juice GF
Apple - Lakewood Organic Apple Juice GF
Apple - Martinelli’s Apple Juice – (read labels ones with added Vit C are not safe)
Cherry - Bernard Janson’s Black Cherry Concentrate (can flavor compounded meds) GF
Grape - Cascadian Farms Organic Grape Juice Concentrate (frozen) – check labels
Grape - Kedem KFP Grape Juice GF (contains sulfites)
Lemon - 365 Organic Lemon juice (Whole Foods brand)
Lemon - Minute Maid Lemon Juice Concentrate (frozen)- read labels
Lemon - Santa Cruz Organic Lemon Juice MC 10/06
Lime - 365 Organic Lime juice (Whole Foods brand)
Lime - Frutmost Blend Limeade (very strong, add sparkling water. In fridge section)
Lime - Santa Cruz Organic Lime Juice MC 10/06
Mango - Looza Mango MF 11/2010 (only this flavor - read labels)
Orange - Florida’s Natural OJ (pulp-free and others, unenriched varieties only.) MC 8/06 GF
Orange - Minute Maid Original Orange Juice (frozen)
Orange - Italian Volcano Organic Blood Orange Juice ? (imported from Italy)
Pomegranate - Pom Pomegranate Juice GF (reaction reported)
Plum - SunSweet Gold Label Prune Juice (not from concentrate) 64oz. ?
Beverage Mixes/Tea/Coffee:
St. Claire’s Hot Cocoa MC www.econaturalsolutions.com
Cocoa (see also baking section)
Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters - MC 2/13 - online purchases only www.batdorfcoffee.com/
Café Cristina coffee MC 2008 (whole bean safe. reaction reported to ground)  http://www.cafecristina.com/
Green Mountain Coffee ?
Kicking Horse Coffee (Canadian)  www.kickinghorsecoffee.com (added 2/13 - reactions reported to the cans)
Newman’s Own Organic French Roast ground coffee?
Swisswater process Decaf coffees?  www.swisswater.com
Lipton Loose Tea MC 11/06
Kalahari Reserve Rooibos Tea, regular and chamomile
Messmer Herbal Teas (Germany) ? -tea in bags.
PG Tips – www.pgmoment.com
Stash Teas – Plain teas ie: English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Peppermint, Chamomile, Fusion Green & White, Fusion Red & White, Green Tea, etc.  Also Chai Spice, Green Chai, and Lemon Spice.  MC 3/07
Tetley’s Green Tea
Traditional Medicinals Ginger Aid

Prepared Beverages/Sodas:
Cha Dao bottled teas ?

Ginger People – Ginger Soother MC 4/07 (natural flavor is only ginger solids)

GTS Kombucha (all)
Synergy Kombucha (all)

Maine Root sodas - all
Reed’s Premium Ginger Brew
SANS Soda MC 10/11 http://www.sanssoda.com/ (acquired taste, no definitive reactions reported.)

Bottled Water/Sparking Water: (avoid Desani & Biota, and any with mineral additives - also watch for corn-based/biodegradable plastics.)
Absopure
Artic Sol MC 2012
Crystal Geyser - flat water only - CG Roxane bottler.
Crystal Geyser - Alpine Spring Water - http://www.crystalgeyserasw.com/ Reactions reported to Ouachita Spring (Norman, AK) source.
Crystal Springs - Blue Ridge GA source.
Ethos (Starbucks)
Fiji - reactions reported. Use with caution.
Iceland Glacier Water
Voss (Sparkling & Still) GF
Whole Foods 365 Spring Water
Various labels - bottled by CG Roxane - flat water only (read labels)

Canada Dry Sparkling water GF
Faygo Sparkling water GF
Gerolsteiner Naturally Sparkling Mineral Water
Perrier - in glass bottles ?
Voss Sparkling water GF


Breads: (soft – look for Crispbreads in Crackers Section)
Alvarado St. Bakery – buns, bagels, breads.
Cybros Rice Breads  GF
French Meadow Bread (all - except none of the GF products) – including bagels and pizza crusts
Pita Bread – some, but rare to find. Check ingredients. Avoid ascorbic acid and dough conditioners.
Candy/Bars/Dried Fruit/Nuts:
Candy:
Dryden & Palmer Rock Candy – White Rock Candy (sticks may have cross-contamination. Colored do have corn.) MC 8/06 info@rockcandy.com
Giambri's Peppermint Candy Canes MC 12/2010
Ginger People candied ginger GF
GoNaturally Organic Hard Candies ? (possibly lemon, honey, ginger flavors) www.hillsidecandy.com (reaction reported. use caution)
Panda Original Licorice
Reeds candied ginger
St. Claire Candies – all varieties GF
Chocolate:
Lindt Excellence 70% or 85% Dark Chocolate ? GF
Rapunzel Semi-Sweet 55% bars ?
Gum:
B-Fresh Gum MC 2010
Elite KFP Bazooka Gum (imported from Israel, KFP only) kitniot-free.
Glee Sugar-free Gum ? (xylitol from birch) (added 8/11) reaction reported.
Fruit, Dried/Fruit Snacks:
Made In Nature unsulfured dried fruit GF www.madeinnature.com (Reactions reported)
Trader Joe’s unsulfured dried fruit (cranberries, mango, pineapple, etc) GF
Coconut - Kroger’s unsweetened coconut 1-800-632-6900
Cranberry - OceanSpray Craisins in 6oz packages ? (reported reactions)
Cranberry - Eden’s Dried Cranberries (added 6/12)
Cherry - Mariani Dried Cherries MC 7/07
Cherry - Eden Dried Cherries
Grape - Newman’s Own Organic Raisins (canister last tested 6/12)
Grape - Trader Joe’s raisins (added 2/13)
Grape - Whole Kids organic unsulfured raisins?
Pineapple - Made In Nature Dried Pineapple (added 2/13)
Plum - Newman’s Own Organic Prunes

Nuts:
La Serena Roasted Chestnuts ? GF
Walgreen's Mixed Nuts - name has changed but it’s the fancy can ? (regular & lightly salted - sea salt)
Canned Goods: (see also soups/broths)
Eden Foods – Rice and Beans (all varieties) GF www.edenfoods.com
Harris Teeter (HT) Naturals Refried Beans ?
Natural Value Canned Beans GF
Natural Value Refried Beans (black or pinto) GF
Trader Joe’s Organic Pinto, Black, Kidney beans. ?  GF
Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Brown Rice & Wild Rice MC 5/07 (shelf-stable, not an actual can)
Earth Fare Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce ? (added 7/11)
Eden Organic Apple Sauce (unflavored) ? GF
Full Circle Organic Applesauce (apples, sugar)
HEB - Central Market Organics unsweetened applesauce (just apple) - jars & lunch packs.
Trader Joe’s Unsweetened Applesauce  MC 1/12 (ingredients: just apples or apples & water)
Whole Foods 365 Organic Applesauce (apples only) ?
Del Monte canned fruits - fruit, sugar, water only - if contains anything else its unsafe. - reactions reported
Canned fruits in juice. – Read labels and use extreme caution.
Trader Joe's Pineapple Chunks in Juice - MC 8/11

Bella Terra San Marzano Whole Tomatoes ? (tomato, puree, basil - if citric acid is listed it’s unsafe)
Cento canned tomato - check labels, do not use if citric acid listed.
Central Market (Texas HEB) Organics Whole Tomato ? (tomato, basil, check labels)
Eden Organic tomatoes GF (check labels) www.edenfoods.com
Dellalo San Marzano Whole Tomatoes (tomato, basil) ?
Italian imported San Marzano DOP Whole Tomatoes (check labels do not use if citric acid is listed)
Del Monte Organic tomato paste MC 10/06 (citric acid is corn-based & labeled if used)
Contadina tomato paste (plain) GF
S&W Tomato Paste ? (Organic & Regular)
Whole Foods 365 tomato paste
Alesse Marinara sauce? (smooth & chunky)
Lucini Pasta Sauces ? (check labels)
Silver Palate Sauces ? (check labels)
Del Monte – Canned Veg. (Salt not iodized. Labels reading: veg, salt, water. –will be corn-free) MC 8/06
Del Monte No-Salt green beans GF
Del Monte Beets?
Rocal vacuum packed beets ?
Full Circle Peas
Kroger No-Salt added canned vegetables GF
Publix Greenwise canned vegetables GF

Les Moulins Mahjoub Salted Capers ? (sea salt, capers)
Divina Olive and Roasted Peppers
Divina Katamala olives GF
Lapas Organic olives GF
Santa Barbara Olive Company – Jumbo Black olives GF
Tassos Stuffed Pimiento Green Olives in Sea Salt Brine (vinegar-free) GF
Tassos Olives GF
Libby’s Pumpkin – canned. (not pie mix, just pumpkin) GF
ShariAnn’s Pumpkin Puree GF
Trader Joe’s Pumpkin – canned. GF

Frank's Kraut ? (added 6/11)
It's Alive! Dill Sauerkraut ? (probiotic food)
Real Pickles Naturally Fermented & Dill ? www.realpickles.com
Cereals: (see also Grains)
Cold Cereals:
Barbara’s Brown Rice Crisp Cereal – MC 2005 GF
Barbara’s Shredded Wheat
Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice GF 781-444-0440
Erewhon Raisin Bran
Erewhon Twice Rice
Fred Meyer - Private Selection Organic Raisin Bran MC 11/07 untested
Go Raw Granola Cereal ?
Kashi 7 Grain Puffs MC 8/06
Nature’s Path Crispy Rice GF
Nature’s Path Heritage Bite Cereal
Nature’s Path Pomegranate Plus Cereal ?
Perky’s Nutty Rice
Hot Cereals:
Ancient Harvest – Quinoa Flakes GF (can substitute for corn meal)
Arrowhead Mills Rice & Shine GF (can substitute for corn meal)
Lundberg Cream of Rice GF
Matzo Meal (can substitute for corn meal)
Mother’s Oat Bran Creamy Cereal
Quaker Oat Bran Hot Cereal (not safe for gluten-intolerant)
Chips & Crackers:
Lundberg Rice Cakes – 3/07 Plain preferred. Read labels. Processed on same equip. as corn. Reactions reported.
Mother’s Plain Rice Cakes GF
Quaker Plain No-Salt added Rice Cakes
Suzie's Kamut Puffed Cakes ?  agave sweetened
Barbara’s Potato Chips (read labels) MC 11/06
Beanfields Bean Chips - plain and seasalt only (reactions reported to the flavored)
Better Made Potato Chips (plain) ? www.bettermadepotatochips.com
Cheecha Krackles GF
Eden Brown Rice Chips ? www.edenfoods.com
Eden Sea Vegetable Chips ? www.edenfoods.com
Quinoa Krunchies – www.allergygrocer.com GF
Michael Seasons Reduced Fat and Rippled (plain) ? www.seasonssnacks.com
Mitchum ½ pounder Potato Chips Original Style, Extra Crispy (Family Dollar) ?
Shearer’s Potato Chips (unflavored) ? www.shearers.com
Shoestring Potato Sticks (Cracker Barrel) GF – reaction reported.
Utz Potato Chips (plain) - reactions reported

Barbara’s Brown Rice Crisps (plain unflavored)
Barbara’s Wheatines (both plain and black pepper) barbarasbakery.com – reactions reported.
Edward & Sons Brown Rice Snaps GFCF (plain unflavored)
Deli Catessen Stoned Wheat Crackers
Kavli  – All Varieties
Krisprolls – Swedish Toasts by Pagen MC 11/06 (all varieties)
Matzoh – Kosher for Passover – read labels. (Ingredients should read: wheat/matzoh flour and water only)
Manischewitz Matzohs (crackers)
Nu-World Amaranth Snackers  GF (torula yeast from cane sugar)
Olde Cape Cod Saltines & Oyster Crackers ?
Olde Cape Cod "Hearty Squares Crispy Crackers" ?
Sakata Rice Crackers -  (possible cross-contamination. Read pkg ingredients.)
Suzie’s Organic Crackers (check labels)
Trader Joe’s Woven Wheats (bite size) MC 8/06 (Vit E is soy)
Triscuit Crackers (thins as well) - plain only (wheat, oil, salt)
Whole Foods Woven Wheats

Sea's Gift Korean Seaweed Snack - Roasted & Salted ? (contains canola) (added 6/11)
 
Condiments & Misc. Foods: (see also Dips/Spreads section)
Cripple Creek Barbeque MC 12/2010 all products. http://www.facebook.com/CrippleCreekBBQ
Heinz Organic Ketchup MC 10/07 (vinegar sourced from rye & corn. Sensitive Allergy should not use.)
Green Mountain Gringo Salsa ? (reactions reported to the roasted garlic flavor)
Frontera Salsa – (read labels)
505 Organic Salsa ? http://www.505chile.com/
505 Green Chile Sauce Organic ? http://www.505chile.com/
Annie's Organic Honey Mustard ? (added 6/11 - uses apple cider vinegar)
Delouis Organic Mayonnaise (France import – vinegar from wheat) MC 11/06
Eden Organic Mustards - yellow or stone ground - (added 6/11 - uses apple cider vinegar)
Vegenaise (refrigerated section) GF (egg-free)
365 (Whole Foods) Dijon Mustard ? (check ingredients)
Delouis Organic Whole Grain Mustard (France import)
Orphee Mustards GF www.allergygrocer.com
Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
Eden Organic Soy Sauce -

Cookies/Pastry:
Andre Prost – Original Swedish Ginger Snaps (Pepparkakor)
Carr’s Biscuits for Tea
Jules Destrooper – Almond Thins or Butter Crisps ? (Belgium)
Shady Maple Farms – Organic Stroopwafels (waffle cookies) MC 10/06
Barry’s Bakery Pastry Twists (Original & Raspberry) MC
Dairy Products or Equivalent: (see non-dairy options in following section)

Cow:

  • Butter
Cabot Salted and Unsalted Butters MC
Delita Parmigiano-Reggiano Butter ?
Horizon Organic Salted Butter
KerryGold – Irish Butter (grass-fed cow) -untested
Organic Valley Butter (salted) GF
Purity Farms Ghee (clarified butter) GF
Trader Joe’s Unsalted Butter GF

  • Cheese
Horizon Cream Cheese
Daisy Cottage Cheese 4% ?

Boar’s Head – White American Cheese – MC 9/06 (white only – in deli)
Buffalo Fresh Mozzarella (Costco) ?
KerryGold – Asst. Varieties MC 1/07 grass-fed cow www.kerrygold.com Reactions reported in 2012. Use caution.
Kirkland (Costco) Cheddar Cheese (contains annatto, possibly in corn alcohol) GF www.costco.com
Kirkland (Costco) Monterey Jack Cheese GF www.costco.com
Organic Valley Cheeses - packages safe MC 6/11 (check individual cheeses for ingredients) - reactions reported, use caution.
Splendido Parmigiano Reggiano?
Safeway brand – Medium Cheddar cheese (west coast)
Sara Lee Cheese ?
Trader Joe’s Pepper Jack cheese

  • Milk/Cream
Brown Cow Unhomogenized “Cream Line” milk
Caldwell Farms Milk (unfortified, unenriched) ?
Harmony Organic (Canada) Milks MC 12/2010 All plain milks, possibly chocolate as well.
Harris Teeter – Naturals Organic Whole Milk (unenriched) ? (reactions reported – paper carton)
Harmony Organic (Ontario only) - added 11/12
Hilcrest Dairy Organic Whole Milk ? (no vitamins added) added 7/11
Homestead creamery (whole milk or whole homogenized milk) - added 11/12
Organic Valley Whole Milk – unenriched MC GF 1-888-444-MILK (enriched versions have multiple reported reactions)
Organic Valley Milk powder MC
Kroger Naturally Preferred Whole Milk (without vitamins) MC 10/06 (carton is corn-free)
Promised Land Dairy – all white milks corn-free – MC 7/11 (partially corn-fed animals)
Publix Whole Milk MC
Stoneyfield Farms Organic Full-Fat (non-homogenized)
CF Burger – Half & Half ? GF (ingredients: cream & milk)
Clover Stornetta – Half & Half ? GF (ingredients: cream & milk)
Homestead Creamery - Half & Half ? added 11/12
Organic Valley Half & Half MC GF

  • Sour Cream
Daisy Sour Cream (Full-fat) - reactions reported by the severely sensitive
Nancy’s Organic Sour Cream

  • Yogurt
(Yogurts: Reactions have been reported to all yogurts on the market. If you start reacting to the ones below, it may be time to start making your own. Here’s a good “how-to” http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/beginners_guide/yoghurt/yoghurt.htm )
Chobani Yogurt (Plain) ? (added 8/11) - reactions reported.
Dannon Natural Plain Yogurt (Full fat) GF (no pectin - check labels - reactions reported)
Lifeway Organic Kefir - plain ?
Nancy’s Yogurts (vanilla & vit C contain corn derivatives, read labels carefully)
Trader Joe’s Organic Lowfat Yogurt – plain only (grass-fed cow)
Voscos Full Fat Yogurt ?
White Mountain whole milk plain yogurt - added 11/12

(Ice Cream listings see frozen section)

Sheep/Goat (& other non-cow):
Ewephoria (Dutch sheep cheese) ?
Friesago sheep cheese?
Don Juan Manchego sheep’s milk cheese?
Don Bernardo Manchego sheep’s milk cheese?
Kirkland (Costco) Pecorino Romano
Locatelli Pecorino from Italy?
MitiCrema sheep cheese? (in glass jar)
Murcia Curado – sheeps milk cheese? (mild flavor)
Splendido sheep’s milk cheese?
Valbreso French Feta?
Zerto Pecorino from Italy?


Old Chatham Sheepherding Co. plain yogurt ?
Woodstock Water Buffalo Yogurt ? (plain is safe, unsure on flavored)

(Ice Cream listings see frozen section)
Non-Dairy Dairy:
Mother’s Margarine (Kosher for Passover only) GF Dairy-free - reaction reported
Willow Run Margarine – soy-based.

Artisana Coconut Butter ? (added 8/11)
Road’s End Chreese (all varieties) MC www.roadsendorganics.com
EdenBlend – rice/soy milk (unenriched) MC
Imagine Original Rice Dream (unenriched) MC (contains gluten)
Imagine Original Soy Dream (unenriched) MC GFCF tastethedream.com
WestSoy Rice Milk (used to be Westbrae) unenriched only ??
WestSoy Original Plain (unenriched and unsweetened only)
Whole Foods – 365 Original Soy Milk?
Blue Mountain Country Coconut Milk (coconut and water) www.evesales.com
Chaudoc Coconut Milk (coconut and sulfite)
Grace Coconut Milk (coconut milk, water)
Harris Teeter – Naturals Full-Fat Coconut Milk
Kame Lite Coconut Milk
Thai Kitchen Lite Organic Coconut Milk
Trader Joe’s Lite Coconut Milk ?

Dips/Spreads: Jams, Jellies, Nut Butters, etc.
Jam/Jelly: (if contains pectin, may not be suitable for the highly sensitive)
Bonne Maman - blackberry jam only - ? (added 7/11) ingredients: blackberries, sugar.
Deluxe Foods - Jams (all) - MC 1/12 deluxe-foods.com (untested)
Eden Organic Apple Butter - (added 6/11)
Eden Organic Apple Cherry Butter - (added 6/11)
Greaves - Strawberry jam - ? (added 7/11) Ingredients: Sugar and Strawberries
Kime’s Apple Butter
Jill’s Jams & Jellies www.jillsjam.com (Ingredients should read: fruit, cane sugar, apple-based pectin.) MC GF (read labels)
Sarabeth’s Preserves www.sarabeth.com
Tap’n Apple – Apple Butter ?
Wax Orchards – (read labels)
 
Nut/Seed Butters:
Krema All-Natural Peanut Butter ?
Natural nut butters – check label (dry roasted nuts only ingredient)
Once Again – peanut butter, crunchy GF
Santa Cruz Peanut Butter ?
Sunbutter Sunflower Seed Butter ?
Trader Joe’s Almond Butter GF
Trader Joe's Peanut Butter (unsalted) ?
Trader Joe’s Sunflower Seed Butter GF
Whole Foods 365 Organic Peanut Butter ?
Lin’s Farm (Israel) – Organic Honey & Halva Spread  ? (Kosher section) www.oxygenimports.com

Misc:
Cocoa Bliss Coconut butter ? (added 8/11)


Eggs (any.  Some do better with organic or free-range.)
Born-Free Omega 3 Eggs
Eggland’s Best, Organic only ? (added 2/13)
Publix Greenwise Organic Eggs
Trader Joe's Cage-Free Eggs
Produce: Fresh Fruits/Veggies  (prepackaged brands)
Andyboy Romaine Hearts (added 2/12)
EuroFresh Tomatoes on the Vine MC 11/07 (all varieties)
Ocean Spray Cranberries MC 8/06
Frozen Foods: (for juices see beverage section)
Imagine Vegetarian Pepperoni Pizza stuffed sandwich MC
Imagine Vegetable Pot Pie stuffed sandwich MC
Van’s Wheat-Free Waffles MC GF (regular size only) www.vanswaffles.com
LifeStream Frozen Waffles MC – FlaxPlus, HempPlus, SoyPlus, Optimum Power, Fig & Flax, Maple Cinnamon – flavors only.
Fruit:
Albertsons – fruits without sauce – check labels GF 1-877-932-7948
C&W fruits without sauce (Check labels) GF 1-800-CUT-CORN
Cascadian Farms – fruits without sauce MC GF 1-800-624-4123
Publix frozen Blueberries ?
Trader Joe’s frozen Wild Blueberries
Wyman’s frozen Blueberries and Raspberries GF 800-341-1758 www.wymans.com
Whole Foods – 365 Organic Frozen Fruits ?
Vegetables:
Albertsons – vegetables without sauce – check labels GF 1-877-932-7948
Bird’s Eye – frozen vegetables (check label, citric acid labeled if used) GF
C&W veggies without sauce (Check labels) GF 1-800-CUT-CORN
Cascadian Farms – veggies without sauce MC GF 1-800-624-4123
Freshlike Frozen Spinach ? GF
Melissa’s Steamed – Ready to Eat Beets (fridge at TJ) GF 800-588-0151 www.melissas.com
Sprouts brand frozen vegetables - ?  (check labels)
Trader Joe’s Big Chunk vegetables (check labels) GF
Westpac frozen veggies GF
 
Ian’s Alphatots french fries www.iansnaturalfoods.com GF (contain rice)
Ian's Sweet Potato Fries
Frozen Desserts:
Ben & Jerry’s Organic Ice Cream – read labels (untested)
Breyer’s Organic Ice Cream – ? Chocolate only (vanilla ingredient contains corn)
Horizon Organic Ice Cream -  ? Chocolate & Coffee flavors
Humbolt Creamery Organic Ice Creams – Butter Pecan, Mint Chip, and Chocolate.  MC 10/06 - Vanilla flavoring contains corn. Read labels. http://humboltcreamery.com
LaLoo's Goat's Milk Ice Cream (Black Mission Fig is safe, possibly Strawberry Darling, Pumpkin Spice and Raspberry Frozen Yogurt, avoid Vanilla, Molasses Tipsycake, Lemon Chiffon, Brownie & Clyde)

Wholly Wholesome Apple Pie
Wholly Wholesome Cherry Pie
Wholly Wholesome Blueberry Pie
Grains & Dry Beans:
Beans, Dry:
plain, unseasoned. Read labels, and rinse well.

Oats/Oatmeal:
Bob's Red Mill GF Rolled Oats - ? MC 6/11 (facility contains corn, company states cross-contamination is low risk)
Quaker Oats – Quick and Old-Fashioned 1-800-234-6281 (not GF) - reactions reported.
Safeway’s Rolled Oats?
Aldi’s Store brand Rolled Oats?
John MMCann’s Irish Oatmeal – steel cut oats (in metal can)

Rice:
Farmer’s Select – Short Grain Brown Rice ? (also says Diamond G California on label)
Harris Teeter – Naturals Organic Basmati Rice ?
Harris Teeter – Naturals Organic Jasmine Rice ?
Lundberg Rices – All unseasoned are corn-free. (Read labels for GF) Reactions reported to their “Eco-Farmed” line, one reaction to the “Organic”.
Royal Basmati Rice?
Whole Foods – 365 brand Organic Rices?

Misc Seeds/Grains:
Quinoa - Ancient Grains – GF

Meats: (all meats should be considered to be plain/unflavored except for Processed Meats and where otherwise specified)
Some Local Suppliers: Check each for corn-free practices http://www.eatwild.com
Processed Meats/Deli:
Farmer’s Hickory – Uncured Bacon (no corn or soy in natural flavors, other ingredients, or packaging) MC 8/06
Wellshire Farms Uncured Bacon GF
Whole Foods – 365 Uncured Bacon GF

Hans All Natural Hotdogs GF
Shelton’s cooked uncured Chicken and Turkey Hotdogs GF
Shelton’s Sausage – all sausages corn-free. MC 8/06
Wellshire Farms NY Style Uncured Beef Franks?
Whole Ranch (Whole Foods) Beef Hot Dogs ?
Applegate Farms Oven Roasted Turkey Breast (pre-sliced, pre-packaged has corn) GF
Applegate Farms Cold Cuts from deli (prepackaged has corn) GF
Boar’s Head Deluxe Low Sodium Rare Roast Beef MC 11/06 GF
Boar’s Head Oven Roasted Low Sodium Turkey MC 11/06 GF
Boar’s Head Proscuitto GF
Oscar Mayer Natural oven roasted turkey breast (turkey breast, water, sea salt, potato starch, cultured celery juice)

Beef/Red Meat:
Laura’s Lean Beef
Laura’s Lean Ground Beef (original square white container shipped direct from manufacturer)
Panorama Organic 100% Grass-Fed Ground Beef MC 7/11 (ACV carcass wash)
Sommer’s Organic NY Strips MC 4/07 (grass-fed beef) – frozen section.
Sommer’s Organic 2lb Prime Rib (fully cooked and seasoned) MC 4/07 (grass-fed beef)
Buffalo Meat?
Poultry:
Aaron’s Kosher Chicken
Bell and Evan’s Chicken MC 11/06
Empire Kosher Poultry (includes turkey) MC 10/10 www.empirekosher.com
Goldkist Whole Chickens (Costco) - (added 1/12) reactions reported.

Henry's Marketplace Whole Turkey MC 11/10 packaging not confirmed.
Kosher.com Whole Turkey MC 11/10
LilyDale Frozen Turkey ? (Canadian)
Trader Joe's Kosher Turkey MC 11/10
Applegate Farms Turkey Burgers ?
Organic Prairie - Ground Turkey MC 7/11
Shelton’s Turkey Burgers MC
Fish/Seafood:
Dr. Praeger’s Fish Sticks – potato crusted (frozen) GF http://www.drpraegers.com
Dr. Praeger’s Fishies – potato crusted (frozen) GF http://www.drpraegers.com
Natural Sea brand Salmon (canned)
Whole Foods smoked Salmon GF (aka lox in fridge)
Wild Catch Salmon (frozen) GF – check ingredients
Wild Planet Salmon - unsalted ? (added 7/11)
BumbleBee “Solid White Albacore” in Water - very low sodium (gold can) GF (tuna/water)
Natural Sea – Light Chunk Tongol Tuna (no salt added) – tuna, water. GF
Starkist Low Sodium Tuna
Whole Foods – 365 brand Tuna in Water
Pasta: (avoid all enriched pastas)

Wheat/Gluten-based:
Annie’s Homegrown Bulk Pastas MC 8/06
Bionature Organic Pasta - regular (reactions reported to whole wheat variety)
DaVinci Organic Pasta
Eden Foods – 100% Organic Rye Spirals MC 1/07
Rising Moon Organics Garlic and Basil Gnocci ?
Trader Joe’s Organic Whole Wheat Pasta
Trader Joe’s Whole Wheat Couscous
VitaSpelt Pasta – all versions ?
Wegman's store brand Organic Pastas (penne, fettuccine, spaghetti) ?
Whole Foods – Whole Wheat Pasta

Road’s End Mac & Chreese (vegan) all varieties - MC www.roadsendorganics.com


Non-Gluten Based: (some may not be totally GF, so make sure you read labels)
Eden Foods – 100% Buckwheat Soba pasta MC 1/07 GF
Mrs. Leepers – Rice Pasta  GF
King Soba - Organic Sweet Potato & Buckwheat Noodles GF (added 7/12)
NorQuin – Organic Quinoa Special Blend MC 1/07 GF (quinoa, brown rice) http://quinoa.com (untested)
Roland Bean Thread Noodles (Cellophane) ? GF (added 6/11 - bean/water)

Oil & Vinegar – Cooking/Baking: (new section – please recommend brands)

Oils:
Bariani olive oil ? (added 2/13)
Bertolli Olive Oil MC 1/07 (reactions reported)
Napa Valley Naturals Organic Safflower Oil (high heat)
Spectrum Unrefined Coconut Oil
Spectrum Refined Safflower Oil (high heat)
Spectrum Palm Fruit Oil GF

Vinegar:
Apple Cider Vinegar (not Heinz)
Bertolli White Wine Vinegar
Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar GF
Datu Puti Premium Cane Vinegar ? (Southeast Asia Food, Inc)
Kame Rice Wine Vinegar GF
Kosher for Passover vinegars - assorted. (only available during Feb-April in Jewish Markets)
Regina Vinegars MC 8/06
Soups, Broths, Gravy:
Healthy Valley – No Salt Added Tomato Soup ? GF
Trader Joe’s Organic Lentil Vegetable Soup ?
Trader Joe's Organic Split Pea Soup ?
Trader Joe’s Ready-to-Eat Lentils with Vegetables ?  GF (import from Spain)
Trader Joe’s Ready-to-Eat White Beans with Vegetables ? GF (import from Spain)
Kitchen Basics ? (added 8/11)
More than Gourmet Glace de Poulet Gold ? (added 8/11)
Pacific Foods Organic Free Range Chicken Broth MC 9/06 – reactions reported.
Pacific Foods Organic Vegetable Broth ? (added 8/11)

Road’s End gravy mixes  MC (see website) www.roadsendorganics.com
Spices:
Lewis Lab’s – Brewer’s Yeast (nutritional yeast) MC GF – grown on sugar beets.  http://www.lewis-labs.com/products/brewersyeast.htm
Maine Coast –Kelp Granules (source of iodine) http://seaveg.com/
Simply Organic Spices - various. ?  (added 6/12) plain varieties.
Alessi Sea Salt ?
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
Morton’s Kosher Salt (only salt recommended for those allergic to sea salt)
Redmond’s RealSalt (red package only 2/13) reactions reported to other pkgs.
Sea Salt (added iodine to salt has corn, read labels)
Whole Foods 365 Sea Salt
Personal Care:

Baby Care:
Wipes:
Search for recipes for homemade wipes.
Diapers:
Disposable:
Huggies ? (regular ones, natural have company confirmed corn, adhesive has reported reaction)
Reusable:
FuzziBunz Cloth Diapers ? (added 2/12)
Green Mountain - 100% organic cotton greenmountaindiapers.com  (added 2/12)
Kawaii Diaper Covers  (added 2/12)
Cosmetics/Girlie Stuff:
Bare Escentuals – some products – eye & blush powders only (not mineral veil) Read Ingredients. Bismuth Oxychloride is a known irritant common in mineral powders. Skin reactions may occur due to this ingredient in sensitive skin, but is not corn-related.
Bellaphoria makeup http://www.bellaphoria.com/
Coastal Classic Creations - Concealer only - (added 6/11) coastalclassiccreations.com
Coastal Classic Creations - Eye Shadow/Liner only - (added 6/11) coastalclassiccreations.com
Signature Minerals http://www.signatureminerals.com/ (mineral powder makeups only)
100% Pure costmetics - mascara (added 2/12) http://www.100percentpure.com/

Coastal Classic Creations - Eye Serum - (added 6/11) www.coastalclassiccreations.com
Coastal Classic Creations - Seashell Oatmeal Facial Treatment - (added 6/11) www.coastalclassiccreations.com

Aquarella Nail Polish - water-based MC 7/11 nail polish only
SunCoat Girl Nail Polish (for kids - water-based) ? http://www.suncoatgirl.com/
Deodorant:
Deodorant Crystal
Lavilin Cream Deoderant ? (Israel)
Thai Crystal Mist Deodorant
 
Eye Care:
Nature's Tears EyeMist MC 10/07 http://www.naturestears.com/  (all company products are safe)

Contact Solutions:
Biotrue Multi-purpose Solution - Bauche & Lomb ? (added 6/11)

Hair Products:
Coastal Classic Creations - Safe Harbor Leave-in Hair Treatment - (added 6/11) www.coastalclassiccreations.com
Heritage Products – Hypoallergenic Olive Oil Shampoo
Kenra Haircare – Intensive Emollient Treatment MC 1/07
Komenuka Bijin Hair Shampoo (regular) - ? rice based  http://www.komenuka-bijin.com
Komenuka Bijin Hair Conditioner Treatment ? (vit E source unknown) www.komenuka-bijin.com
MOP – Modern Organic Products – Pear Shampoo MC 12/06 (safe for infants/toddlers)
Savonnerie Shampoo & Conditioner MC (reactions reported)
ShiKai Everyday Shampoo & Conditioner MC 8/10
ShiKai Natural Tea Tree Shampoo MC 8/10
 
Frontier brand - Pure Henna (green powder)
Hand & Body Soaps: (& Facial)
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Creamy Wash MC 11/06 (untested)
Blue House Soaps - Crunchy Mama Soap (only) – www.bluehousesoaps.com
BlueQ Get Real Soaps (lemon was tested) ?
Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser ? (company cannot confirm corn-free)
Coastal Classic Creations - Splash Facial Oat Flour Face Wash - (added 6/11) www.coastalclassiccreations.com
Dakota Free Prairie Soap with Shea Butter MC 08/07  (all products except some bath crystals & scrubs)
Grandma's Pure & Natural Lye Soap ? 1-800-345-3925 (lard, lye, water)
JC Naturals soaps (& other products) MC 10/07 jc-naturals.com
Kirk's Original Coco Castile bar soap, unscented (added 11/12) - 100% coconut based.
Kiss My Face Olive Oil Bar Soap  - plain only
Medimix (Ayuurvedic) soaps – found in Middle Eastern or Indian stores.
Neutrogena Unscented Hand Soap Bar ?
Thursday Tea Tree Soap
Dr. Bronner Liquid Castile Soap MC 2/12 (contains citric acid not from corn)
Trader Joe’s Hand Soap (with GSE) - MF says may contain corn at any time.
Tropical Traditions Coconut Soap (coconut oil, lye, water)
Savonnerie Soaps (all Savonnerie soaps are corn-free) MC 6/06 www.gfsoap.com – reactions reported.
So.A.P. – all soaps corn-free, except those with perfumes/fragrance. Essential oils are safe. MC 10/06 http://southaustinpeople.com
Benedetta Clearing Spray – Hand Sanitizer MC 1/07 (reported to be heavily scented)
Lotions, Body Oils, Sunscreen, Bug Repellent:
Body Oils:
Desert Essence Organic Jojoba Oil (added 7/11)
NOW brand Pure Jojoba oil

NOW brand Pure Shea Butter
Savonnerie Shea Butter GF www.gfsoap.com

Vaseline brand petroleum jelly: 100% pure original only (added 3/12)

Lip Balm:
Aura Cacia Protecting Aromatherapy Lip Balm
Badger Lip Balm (all Badger Balm products)
Cococare 100% Cocoa Butter "The Yellow Stick" 1 ounce ?
Dr. Bronner – Sun Dog Hemp Lip Balm – naked version ?
Queen Helene – 100% cocoa butter stick 1 ounce only ? (100% pure only – check ingredients)
Savonnerie Lipbalm MC 2/07 GF (untested) www.gfsoap.com
Lotions:
AmLactin 12% - by Usher Smith (corn & gluten-free) MC
Aveeno Baby Fragrance-Free Daily Moisture Lotion ?
Badger Balm – All products (including bug repellant and sunscreen) Baby products as well.
Coastal Classic Creations - Body Butter (added 6/11) www.coastalclassiccreations.com
Coastal Classic Creations - Facial Oil (added 6/11) www.coastalclassiccreations.com
George’s “Always Active” Aloe Vera MC 1/12 http://www.warrenlabsaloe.com
Kenra – Intense Emollient Cream
Lansinoh Lanolin (100% pure medical grade lanolin) – breast feeding aisle
Nature's Tears Mist MC 10/07 (pure water body spray)
Oil of Olay – Complete All Moisture Lotion SPF 15 for Sensitive Skin (corn & gluten-free) ?
Rear Schmear – by Jenteal Soaps. For baby/diaper rash, but useful for other areas. http://www.jentealsoaps.com/baby_products.html
Savonnerie Lotion and Massage Oil MC 2/07 GF www.gfsoap.com

Bug Repellent:
Badger Balm Bug Repellent
Muti Bug Away (bug spray) ? (untested - see blog post)
  
Sun Screen:
Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF 30 - All Clear: powder sunblock ? skincarerx.com
Fougera Zinc Oxide Ointment ?
Titanium Dioxide 100% pure - various manufacturers. Use to make your own sunscreen.
Zinc Oxide 100% pure - various manufacturers. Use to make your own sunscreen.
  
Toothpaste/Floss:
Essential Oxygen Brushing Rinse.  http://www.rawessentials.org/
Healthy Gums by NaturalDentist (check labels)
Tooth Soap MC 12/11 http://toothsoap.com/
Squiggle Toothpaste MC 2010
Vita-Myr Toothpaste ? GF (last checked 2011) www.vitamyr.com

POH unwaxed classic floss (added 7/11)
Toms of Maine – Unflavored Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Floss GF

 
First Aid Products:
3M Transpore Tape ?
CoverRoll by Beiersdorf from Germany ?
Coverlets by Beiersdorf from Germany ?
Curad Sensitive Skin Band-Aids ?
Self-Adhesive Bandages ? (Coban, Coflex, Vetwrap) cotton-based. ? - look at large animal supply stores.

Nature's Tears Bio-Med Wash http://www.biologicaqua.com (wound & eye wash)

Dr Sheffield's Zinc Bacitracin Ointment ? (antibiotic ointment)

Misc. Personal Care: (sexual & feminine hygiene)
Glad Rags ? (added 7/11) http://gladrags.com
Luna Pads ? (added 7/11) http://lunapads.com
New Moon Pads ? (added 7/11) http://newmoonpads.com
Party In My Pants ? (added 7/11) http://partypantspads.com
Pleasure Puss ? (added 7/11) http://pleasurepuss.com


Trojan Condoms – NaturaLamb Lubricated ?  (unlubricated has corn starch on it)
Sliquid Silver Lubricant – Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Cyclomethicone. – Can be used in medical procedures requiring lubricants.
Flents Quiet Please – Earplugs ?
NOW brand Glycerin – palm-based. GF
Benonite Clay - (for ingestion) Living Clay Co. livingclayco.com
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Household Cleaning Products:
20-Mule-Team Borax by Dial Corp. (usually in laundry section) - (reviewed 2/12)
Dr. Bronner Liquid Castile Soap MC 2/12 (citric acid not from corn)
Red Juice – MC www.thecleanteam.com
Tree of Life – Fresh and Natural Bathroom Cleaner with Tea Tree and Lavender
Tropical Traditions Multi-Purpose Cleaner - (reviewed 2/12)

Dishes:
Handwash:
Earth Friendly Dishmate (various scents - possibly not almond) - (added 2/12)
Palmolive Original  (not concentrated or antibacterial) - reactions reported - contains soy.
Trader Joe’s Dish Soap (Lavender w/GSE) - (reviewed 2/12)
Trader Joe’s Dish Soap (Mandarin Orange) - (reviewed 2/12)
Automatic/Machine:
Biokleen Automatic Dishwasher detergent MC 2009 (added 2/12)
Seventh Generation Powder ? (reviewed 2/12)
Laundry:
Charlie Soap MC 2011
Charlie Soap Laundry Booster MC 2011
Earth Friendly Ecos Free & Clear ? (added 1/12)
Planet Ultra Liquid Laundry Soap (liquid only) MC 3/07 GF
SoapNuts
 
20-Mule-Team Borax by Dial Corp. (reviewed 2012)
Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (stronger than baking soda, made for washing) (reviewed 2012)
Household Disposable Products: (paper & plastic items)
Baking/Kitchen Prep Items:
Paper:
Cut-Rite Wax Paper MC 7/11
If You Care - parchment paper ? (added 7/11)
If You Care - muffin cups?
Reynolds Parchment paper MC 7/11

Plastic:
Food Saver bags (added 8/12)
Ziploc – MC 1/07 plastic bags, bowls.
Saran Wrap - MC 1/07

Paper Towels:
Bounty Paper Towels MC 11/06
Brawny paper towels (watch glue on 1st & last sheets) MC 9/07
Sparkle Paper Towels (gluten on first and last sheets)
Kirkland (Costco) Paper Towels MC 10/06
Kirkland (Costco) Facial Tissues MC 10/06

Sponges:
TwistClean Sponges & other items - MC 4/2012 (scour pads will have wheat)

Toilet Paper:
Trader Joes regular toilet paper ? (added 7/11) - reactions reported
Simplify Toilet paper - Rite Aid ?
The following brands your experiences may vary:
Northern (regular) - reactions reported
Angel Soft  (regular) - reactions reported
Scotts (regular) - reactions reported

Trash Bags: (recent complaints of scents and corn starch on some)
Glad Tall Kitchen 13 gallon, 3-ply strength quick tie bags (NOT the drawstring) - untested
Ralph's tall kitchen bags (white) - untested
Natural Value Kitchen Drawstring Bags - untested
Hefty unscented odor block - untested
Household Misc. Products:
LifeMaster 2000 paint (house paint, not craft) MC 2005 800-984-5444 www.icipaintstores.com
Lodge Original-Finish Cast Iron pans (seasoned pans contain soy)

Water Softener Salts:
Duracube made by Cargill (supposed to be just pure salt) MC 11/12
 
Craft Items:
Crayola Colored Pencils MC 1/07 GF
Crayola Crayons, regular (not the washable) MC 2/07 GF (wrappers adhesive has corn, remove & wash crayon) Crayon itself is free of corn, soy, and coconut/palm.
Crayola Tempura Paints MC 3/07 (not Color Wonder) (untested)
Crayola Washable Paints MC 3/07  (not Color Wonder) (untested)
Crayola Watercolors MC 3/07 (only those made after 1999) (untested)
Elmer’s Glues MC 1/07 – reaction reported
Faber-Castell – all products, MC 1/07 (except “Creativity for Kids” kit which contains corn)
RoseArt Crayons MC 2/07 GF (untested)
RoseArt Jumbo Washable Crayons MC 3/07 (untested)
RoseArt Modeling Clay MC 2/07 (contains wheat and mineral oil)
Pets/Animal Products: (pet foods have not been tested for allergy safety)
Special Kitty Unscented Cat Litter – Walmart MC 12/06 clay-based (scented litters can cause corn reaction)
Swheat Scoop Cat Litter MC 12/06 (wheat & soy based)
Innova dog & cat foods MC 10/07
EVO dog & cat foods MC 10/07
California Natural dog & cat foods MC 10/07
HealthWise dog & cat foods MC 10/07
Mother Nature Dog Biscuits
Newman's Own Catfood ? (added 7/11) no wheat or corn - may contain corn derivatives.
Karma Dog Foods MC 10/07

Water Filtration:
Berkey British Berkefeld Ceramic filtration system (can be found on Amazon) - best choice
Pur (plain - no added minerals)
Brita Pitcher (plain - no added minerals)


Company Contact Info Site: http://www.nutribase.com/tollfree.shtml
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OTC Pharmacy Items: (for First Aid see specific section in Personal care)
Antihistamine:
Benadryl Children’s – Dye-Free Alcohol-Free Sugar-Free Bubblegum flavored. (sorbitol contains corn)
Benadryl Children’s – Cherry Alcohol-Free (citric acid from corn)
Wal-Dryl (Walgreen’s Benadryl) – Dye-Free capsules virtually corn-free, but none are totally.
Loratadine: Alavert (all ingredients synthetic, lactose from milk) MC 9/06
Loratadine: Alavert D (all ingredients synthetic, lactose from milk) MC 9/06
Loratadine: Target brand (blue box) lactose from milk, starch is potato, microcrystalline?
Loratadine: Costco - AllerClear D-24hr ? (added 9/11)
Nalex-A (mild antihistamine)
Nalex-D
Cough & Cold:
Hyland Cough Syrup ? 800-624-9659

Mucinex & Mucinex D – Adult versions only. Children’s contain corn.
Mucinex 600 Extended Release Tabs MC 3/07 (contains no grain, starch glycolate from potato)
Nutribiotic Defense Plus – company labeled as corn-free.
NasalCrome – nasal spray
Olbas Inhaler (menthol inhaler/decongestant) www.olbas.com
St. Claire’s Throat Soothers www.econaturalsolutions.com (cough drop type thing, but hard candy)

Pain:
Aleve caplets & tablets  MC 1/07 (reaction reported)
Elixsure acetaminophen and ibuprophen ?
Goody's Headache powder (added 6/11) - contains acetaminophen & aspirin
Goody's Back & Body Pain powder (added 6/11) - contains acetaminophen & aspirin
Feverall suppositories (polysorbate 80 – corn derived) 8/06
Hyland’s Teething Tablets ? (contain lactose)
Nature’s Way White Willow Bark  www.naturesway.com GF (this is aspirin. If you’re allergic to aspirin, or cannot take aspirin, do not take this)
Ointments/Creams:
Cortizone 10 Ointment (white petrolatum)
AmLactin 12% by Usher Smith MC (corn & gluten-free)
Stomach/Digestive: (see also beverages & canned goods for probiotic beverages and foods)
Custom Probiotics 6 Blend powder ? customprobiotics.com - reactions reported
Enzymedica – Pro-Bio (combination probiotic in fridge section) MC 2/07
Dr. Furhman Favorite Flora – probiotic powder MC GF http://www.drfuhrman.com/shop/favflora.aspx
Futurebiotics Longest Living Acidophilus  MC per label statement
Kirkman Lactobacillus Acidophilus (single strain) capsules ?
Kyo-Dophilis
Mountain Home probiotic (acidophilus) GF
Nature’s Sunshine L. acidophilus (also dairy and GF)
UAS Labs DDS Jr. Hypoallergenic Probiotic GF
Gallexier Herbal Bitters MC 3/07 (fructose from sugarcane) www.florahealth.com
Houston Neutraceuticals - Peptizyde & ZymePrime MC 6/07
Nature’s Sunshine (L-glutamine, Food Enzymes, Proactyzyme Plus, Intestinal Soothe and Build)
Lactaid Fact-Act Chewables and Caplets MC 8/06
LifeTime Milk Gestant Lactose Enzyme Formula ?
Zantac: Regular & Extra Strength

Miralax (plain - no inactive ingredients)
Vitamins/Supplements:
BlueBonnet - L-glutamine MC 7/11 (cassava source)
BlueBonnet - Calcium Magnesium MC 7/11 (vit d3 contains corn)
Country Life - vitamins/supplements - read labels.
Enzymedica – some MC 2/07 cellulose capsule from pine, xylitol from birch. http://www.enzymedica.com (enzymes have confirmed corn)
Houston Nutraceuticals – check ingredients. www.houstonni.com
Kirkman Labs - Liquid Iron MC 11/10 (only this product. Other products may contain corn derivatives)
Klaire Labs - Magnesium Glycinate capsules ? www.klaire.com (FYI: their vit c is from corn)
Nature’s Plus - Love Bites MC (reaction reported)
Nature’s Plus Super C Complex 1000mg MC
Nature’s Sunshine 5-HTP
PUR Absorb Iron (sachets) ?
RX Vitamins: Children's Multi-Vitamins (grape)
RX Vitamins: Vitamin D Drops ? (added 3/12)
Solaray – High Energy Multi, various others GF
Thorne labs ? (the very sensitive may have issues. company has not been reliable.)
Twinlabs - Allergy-C (human-tested 2010)
Twinlabs - Allergy- Fighters ? (added 7/12)
Twinlabs – Vitamin C sourced from Sago Palm.
Twinlabs – Vit. C + Quercetin MC 7/12
Vitamin Research Products MC (read labels) www.vrp.com
VitaSciences B-12 Patch (added 11/12)
Whole Foods - Super Nutrition “Perfect Kids” Complete Daily Vitamins

Lugol’s Iodine Solution - ? GF (water, potassium iodine, iodine)
World Organic Liqui-Kelp ? (iodine source)
Carlson Labs – Fish Oil, liquid only. MC 11/06 (reactions reported) Read labels: sorbitol or fructose are from corn. Gelatin is not from corn.
Vital Choice salmon oil ? (added 2/13)

Lewis Lab’s – Brewer’s Yeast (nutritional yeast) MC GF – grown on sugar beets.  http://www.lewis-labs.com/products/brewersyeast.htm

MLO Rice Protein Powder GF
Nutiva Hemp Protein Powder MC 11/06 (slight possible cross-contamination issue)
Vegan Rice Protein Powder GF  www.allergygrocer.com
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Dentist:
Carbocaine (corn-free, sulfite-free Novacaine)
RX: (verify ingredients before purchase or ingesting as some manufacturers may vary)
Bicillin – penicillin injectable, by Wyeth-Ayerst  http://bicillin.net/bicillin/
Minocycline hydrochloride capsules (tetracycline based) – generic. Manufacturer may vary.
Rocephin (ceftriaxone) Antibiotic by Roche Labs. (cephalosporin based) MC inject-able.
Ilotycin Ophthalmic Ointment (erythromycin base)
Dallergy Caplets (antihistamine) – dye-free & corn-free MC http://www.laserpharmaceuticals.com
Lodrane D & XR Suspension MC 10/06 (no corn, egg, dairy, or beef)
Lodrane 24 gelatin capsule MC 10/06 (no corn, egg, dairy, or beef) contains animal collagen.
Mucinex – Adult version only. Children’s contain corn.
Tessalon Perles ?
Asmanex Twisthaler (inhaler) – does not use ethanol or any type carrier
Xopenex for nebulizer

TriLyte solution (use without flavor packs) ?
Valtrex 1000mg MC

Compounding Elements:
Capsugel (A div. of Pfizer) Hard Gelatin Capsules - MC 8/2012

Compounding Pharmacies:
America’s Compounding Center: Overnight shipping/delivery 866-222-7993
Brown’s Compounding Center: shipping available. Located in Parker, CO. 303-805-9532 brownscompoundingcenter@yahoo.com
Wedgewood Pharmacy – shipping available. Located in Swedesboro, NJ. 800-331-8272
Compounding Pharmacy Locator: http://www.iacprx.org  Go to “Patients/Pets” on the sidebar, click on “Finding a Compounding Pharmacist”
Pharmaceutical Company Contact Info:
Bayer – USA 800-395-0689 (9-5pm EST)
Pfizer (medical inquiry dept) 800-438-1985. RX consumer line 800-879-3477 (8-8pm EST), OTC customer service 800-223-0182 (24hr) – company has been repetively reported as uncooperative in finding sources of ingredients for allergy issues. http://pfizer.com
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare – 800-322-3129 (9-5pm EST)