Back to School Sales (until 8/31/10)

Blue Air HEPA Air Purifiers 25% OFF ALL MODELS.  This is the best sale of the year (anywhere) on the world’s most efficient HEPA Air Purifiers.

Udi’s Bread (White and Whole Grain): 20% OFF

All Goldbaum’s Pastas: 3 for $10 (Spaghetti, Fetuccini, Penne, Radiatore, Fusilli, Elbows).  These pastas are receiving great reviews.  They’re not mushy, cook up al dente and come in a slightly larger package than that other rice pastas.  5 Stars from www.glutenfreefoodreviews.com.  Click here for a comparative review with another ubiquitous and highly regarded brand.

EnviroKidz Crispy Rice Snack Bars: 3 Boxes for $10 Perfect for school lunches. 

Natren Healthy Trinity (60 caps): 25% OFF.  A superior probiotic with a 30 billion culture count, cultured in a dairy free medium and made by a company that has been making probiotics and nothing else since the early 1980s.

So Delicious Coconut Milk: 20% OFF.  If you have not tried this yet, you are in for a treat.  

Shop for many more sales at the Orland Store…

New / Returning

Allergy Free Foods Chicken Nuggets and Tenders – These are 8 allergen free and served at all Disney 4-5 Restaurants

Rudi’s White, Whole Grain and Cinnamon Raisin Bread (that’s Rudi’s with an “R”) – Bread that you do not need to toast, does not crumble and tastes … well, like real bread. 

Sandwich Petals — Great wraps that don’t break when you roll them; spinach & garlic, agave grain and red chimayo.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
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$1.00 off Ian’s Products

$1.00 off Pamela’s Products

$1.00 off Crunchmaster Products

$0.50 off any Blue Diamond Product
$1.00 off Glutino Pretzels 

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Allergen & Gluten Free in Illinois Schools

The State of Illinois Board of Education and Department of Public Health have finished the Guidelines for Managing Life-Threatening Food Allergies in Illinois Schools as required by a bill passed by the state legislature last year.  The guidelines require that every illinois school board implement a uniform policy based on the guidelines for handling life-threatening food allergies.  Currently only students who have life-threatening food allergies and qualify for 504, IHCP or EAP plans will directly benefit from the guidelines. 

However, requiring schools to have food allergy protocols and universal training for all staff in place within 4 months, means that anyone in an Illinois school on a restricted diet (Celiac, Allergies, Crohn’s, Diabetes, ASD, etc.) will benefit greately from the increased awareness that comes from accomodating the most severely allergic.

Gluten Free Chicago

Tues., Aug. 5, 6:30 - The Gluten Intolerance Group Evanston Chapter meets at Rose’s Wheat Free Bakery, 2902 Central Street - 6:30pm (and every 1st Thurs. of the month).  For more information, contact the group leader, Jen Cafferty at support@chicagoglutenfree.com or 847-217-1317.
 
Mon., Aug. 9, 6:00 - The Gluten Intolerance Group Orland Chapter meets at Free From Market, 14482 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park (and every 2nd Mon. of the month) For more information, contact the group leader, Jen Cafferty at support@chicagoglutenfree.com or 847-217-1317.
 
Wed., Aug. 11 6:30 - The Gluten Intolerance Group Northbrook Chapter meets at Sunset Foods, 1127 Church Street 6:30pm (and every 2nd Wed. of the month).  For more information, contact the group leader, Jen Cafferty at support@chicagoglutenfree.com or 847-217-1317.

Mon., Aug 16, 7:00-9:30 - Parents of Children Having Allergies DuPage County meets at Uncle Bubs, 132 S. Cass Avenue, Westmont, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm (630) 493-9000.  Topic: A Father’s Perspective on Food Allergies.  For more information, contact the goup leaders Kellee Konieczny at (815) 603-4838 or Kristin Miller at 630-251-3750.

Mon., Aug. 16 - Begins registration for the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center’s Annual Free Screening.  Each year the center screens hundreds of participants who might not otherwise have access to Celiac Disease screening either because their doctors refused to carry out the tests, their insurance would not cover the cost or they were uninsured altogether.  You are eligible for the free blood screening if you are at risk for celiac disease, but you must register in by Aug. 16th for the event which occurs Oct. 9th.  For more information, click here.

 
Tues., Aug 17, 6:00 - The Gluten Intolerance Group Chicago Chapter meets at Chicago at Great Taste Cafe, Second Floor of McClurg Fitness Center, 355 N. Grand (and every 3rd Thursday of the month).  $2 parking (Cafe closes at 6.  If you want dinner show up early to order).  For more information, contact the group leader, Jen Cafferty at support@chicagoglutenfree.com or 847-217-1317.
 
A GIG Kids Group now meets in River Forrest.  E-mail for more information.   
 

August 24, 6:30-8:30 pm - Safe and Sound Dinner with Lisa Williams at Zed 451.  Come sample the wide variety of salads at ZED 451’s amazing harvest tables, customized to be FREE of the Big Bad 8 allergens and gluten. Each dish with components more bold and flavorful then the next.  When you are ready for your protein, just place your marker at the table’s edge and tableside chefs will serve you right off their large skewers.  Desert will be served by Swirlz Cupcakes.  Register here.FAAN Food Allergy Walk, 1700 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago (Lincoln Park).  Now is the time to start planning your team for the annual fundraiser for food allergy research.  Register here.  Founded in 1991 by Anne Munoz Furlong, the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is the world leader in information about food allergy, a potentially life-threatening medical condition that affects approximately 12 million Americans, or one out of every 25, and is rapidly increasing in prevalence. 

Sun., Oct. 17, 11:00 -

Recalls 

Egg, Aug. 4 -  Ugo. DiLullo & Sons is recalling “U. DiLullo’s Deluxe Meatballs in Sauce” due to undeclared egg.  The products were distributed to institutions, including food banks in MD, NY and NJ.  

 
Wheat & Egg, Aug. 3 - Bay Valley Foods is recalling “Chef’s Cupboard Chicken with Rice Soup” due to undeclared egg and wheat.  The product was distributed to Aldi stores nationwide.  Some cans are mislabeled and may contain Vegetarian Vegetable Soup.  
 
Egg, Aug. 3 - Kashmir Crown Baking is recalling “KCB No Eggs Added Cake Rusk” due to undeclared egg.  The product was distributed in retail shops in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina. 
 
Peanuts, July 23 - Oregon Ice Cream Company is recalling Denali Bear Claw Ice Cream due to undeclared peanuts.  The ice cream was distributed to ice cream shops in 3 gallon tubs in WA, CA, ID, NV, MT & AK.  
 
Gluten & Wheat, July 21 - DeBoles Nutritional Foods, Inc. is recalling DeBoles® Kids Only! Gluten Free Tubettini Corn Pasta Due to undeclared wheat and gluten.  The lot affected is 30JUN11D1 and was distributed nationwide.

Sulfites, July 13 - Diamond Usa Inc. is recalling “Dry Apricot Rolled” due to undeclared sulfites.

Walnuts, July 10 - QFC is recalling Broccoli Raisin Salad due to undeclared walnuts.