New Labels
Many of you have noticed the new shelf labels, so we thought this would be a good time to explain. Every shelf label of every product in the store now bears multiple icons showing which of the most common food allergens each contains: dairy, egg, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, shell fish, tree nuts, rice and corn.
We use no peanut icon, because Free From Market is a peanut-free zone and gluten is restricted to a mere five clearly marked items. This system is in place for foods of course, but also for tooth pastes, lip balms, supplements, cleaners, etc. — all places where allergens hide.
Label icons are meant to be a convenient guide only, and while we make every effort to assure that you have accurate information, beware that manufacturers often change recipes and sometimes even mislabel their own products. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, our system does not relieve you of reading every product label every time you make a purchase, and once again every time you use or consume it. If ever you notice a mislabeled product, or a misapplied icon in the store, please tell us as soon as possible.
New Arrivals
No Nuttin’ bars and Chocolate Chunks
Deerfield’s Gluten Free Cheesecake (it is legendary!), Coffeecake, Oats ‘n’ Raisins Cookies, Rolls and Baguettes
Roh and Jo’s Cupcakes and Brownies have returned
La Tortilla Factory GF Teff Wraps
Bubbies GF Pickles and Fermented Sauerkraut
Nature’s Answer Chia Meal
Nuchia GF Chia Flour
Mimiccream GF/CF Cream Substitute
Against the Grain Bagels and Rolls — a steal at $2.00 a package.
Sales
25% Off Natren Probiotics, including Healthy Trinity
20% Off Kirkman Supplements
15% Off Enzymedica Digestive Enzymes
50% Off Against the Grain Bagels and Rolls
Have you Discovered Chia?
Chia seed is one of the most powerful, functional, and nutritious super foods in the world, and it is gluten free. It is an excellent source of fiber, packed with antioxidants, protein, vitamins and minerals, and is the richest known plant source of omega-3. One Tbsp of Nature’s Answer Chia Meal contains 2348 mg of Omega 3 fatty acids - that is approximately twice the nutritional density of flax oil and four times that of cod liver oil! Studies have shown that balancing one’s ratio of omega 3 and omega 6 to approximately 1::2 protects against inflammation and heart disease. Chia is available as a flour, seed, meal and breakfast cereal.
Ground Breaking Food Allergy Study
The Children’s Memorial Food Allergy Study in Chicago is a long term family-based study of biological parents and at least one food allergic child (age 0-21 years). The goal of the study is to answer fundamental questions that have never been systematically studied on a large scale: What is the cause of food allergy? How can food allergy be predicted and prevented? Are there alternative or better treatments for food allergy? This is the largest genetic study of food allergy ever and the answers to these basic questions will point toward their goal, which is nothing less that a cure for food allergy.
Each family member that participates receives a $25 gift card to Target, free parking, additional gift card(s) to cover travel expenses and free blood RAST screening for allergies. The test alone costs several hundreds of dollars, and later you can tell your kids that you did everything possible to cure their food allergy. Since inception the study has enrolled 1000 families. An additional 500 families are needed in order to secure additional NIH funding for this single largest genetic study of food allergy. For more information, visit (www.childrensmrc.org/allergy), call 1-888-573-1833 or e-mail to allergystudy@childrensmemorial.org. They need your help.
Community
June 27, 10:00 am-6:00 pm Autism Speaks hosts the “Fun on the Farm Fundraiser” at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm, 17250 S. Weber Rd. Crest Hill, IL 60441. Enjoy farm animals, hay rides, giant slides, pony rides, train rides, a 26 ft. climbing wall, live music, raffle, food, drink and more. Register here (http://siegelscottonwoodevents.com/up_coming.html for $12 per person (free for kids under age 2). All net proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks. Any questions about this event, please contact the Farm: (800) 304-FARM.
July 31, 6:30 pm, Robert Morris College hosts their Fine Dining Series: Special Gluten Free Event will be sponsored at 401 S. State Street, Chicago, IL. Tickets for the 5 course menu are $50 each. Proceeds benefit the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Foundation. For more information and registration, click here.
August 15-16 — The 2009 Gluten Free Cooking Expo. There is still time to register for this big, big event, which will be held August 15-16 at the Lisle Wyndham Hotel. From the website: “Come and learn from professional chefs, nutritionists and cookbook authors. Fun, friendly and entirely gluten free — this is the Expo that has all the answers you have been looking for.”
Save the Date: September 26. Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (www.foodallergy.org) Walk for Food Allergy will take place in 35 cities beginning in Autumn. The walk comes to Grant Park September 26 and the goal is to raise $2.7 million nationally for research toward a cure for food allergy. Now is the time to start putting together your team, make a pledge and get organized! Visit the walk website for details.
*** Really save the Date: October 24, 7:00 pm The Annual Food Allergy Initiative Chicago Benefit will be held at the River East Arts Center, 435 E. Illinois Street, Chicago. The Food Allergy Initiative () is dedicated to nothing less than a cure for food allergy, and they are uniquely positioned to do it. Last year the first FAI benefit alone raised $1.2 million for food allergy research and community education. FAI Chicago’s 2nd Annual Benefit aims will be hosted by Charlie Trotter’s. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 312-553-2000 or visit the Food Allergy Initiative Website.
FDA Recalls
6/19/9 Knorr Kosher Soup Mix-Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta due to undeclared egg.
6/16/9 Smith Tea with Lemon in gallon size due to undeclared milk.
6/11/9 E. Kimball and Company, Inc. is recalling all units of Clam Chowder and Corn Chowder, sold with the brand labels Harrington’s, House of Stevens, Old Sturbridge Village, Mystic Seaport, Nantucket Museum Shop, Idylwilde Farms, Nantucket Maid: The Four Winds, Bolton Orchards, and Nantucket Gourmet, due to undeclared milk and wheat.
6/11/9 Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. is recalling “Kroger Fully Cooked Buffalo Style Chicken Wings: Chicken Wing Sections Coated with Sauce” due to undeclared milk, soy, and wheat.
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