Presentation Year

2015

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Christopher AmesAnthropology Undergraduate Student,Edward EscudeAnthropology

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Celiac Disease is defined by intolerance to gluten, similar to that of an allergic reaction. The only published treatment is abstaining from gluten, in any form. Gluten-free products became widely offered in grocery stores and restaurants soon followed suit. The FDA has ruled that after August 5, 2014 that food that is gluten-free can have up to 20 parts per million (ppm) of “unavoidable” gluten contamination. This project tests for the occurrence of gluten contamination found within restaurants that serve food labeled as gluten –free, in Arcata, Ca. The study focuses on three local restaurants: Luke’s Joint, Smug’s Pizza, and Hey Juan's.

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