Rice Krispie treats not GF

[Anonymous]

It is a common mistake. A lot of people just look for wheat, and don't realize that gluten can come from other sources as well. This is why it's so hard for gluten-free people to accept homemade food, unless they know that the person making the food is very knowledgeable.

[Anonymous]

Don't be the pain in the a$$ mom who ruins birthday treats for the entire class, by complaining about this, not training your child properly to avoid taking treats from anyone, assuming that others will be as careful as you are (especially for a non allergy diet restriction like "gluten free") and especially for not sending a box of treats to the classroom for your kid to eat instead.

Please don't be that mom.

Sign,
Mom of a kid with allergies who always sent in a box of treats for my kid so they could have a safe treat while the other kids brought in their choice of birthday treats.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn’t know but I have a hard time believing the kid didn’t know they couldn’t eat rice Krispies unless these are 3 year olds.

They do make gluten-free rice crispie treats that You can buy specifically that are premade, but it must say it on the box. It’s my understanding that kid asked Are these gluten-free and Mom not in the know just said yes. Obviously everyone feels terrible about it.

Why did you not keep a treat box in the classroom for your kid to eat instead.

This is on you, not the birthday mom.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Uh oh. My DH just bought rice krispy treat ingredients to make for his class for finals because he knows one student eats GF. Better check....

The ones you make at home should be fine. Most rice krispie recipes are GF. It’s the Rice Krispie Treats you buy at the store that are an issue. They contain malt. If you have to bring a GF treat to something, check the packaging and make sure it says gluten.

https://smartlabel.wkkellogg.com/Product/Index?gtin=00038000199929#ingredients

Wrong!

The allergens tab at that link literally says: Does not contain Declaration Obligatory Allergens

Because Gluten isn’t a declaration obligatory allergen.

Gluten free is not an allergy. It is a food preference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If my kid were on a special diet, I would supply the teacher treats for my kid that s/he liked and that met the dietary restriction. I would not assume that others would know obscure dietary things (e.g., malt contains gluten).

My kid has a severe food allergy, and THIS^^^^

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uh oh. My DH just bought rice krispy treat ingredients to make for his class for finals because he knows one student eats GF. Better check....

The ones you make at home should be fine. Most rice krispie recipes are GF. It’s the Rice Krispie Treats you buy at the store that are an issue. They contain malt. If you have to bring a GF treat to something, check the packaging and make sure it says gluten.

https://smartlabel.wkkellogg.com/Product/Index?gtin=00038000199929#ingredients

Wrong!

The allergens tab at that link literally says: Does not contain Declaration Obligatory Allergens

Because Gluten isn’t a declaration obligatory allergen.

Gluten free is not an allergy. It is a food preference.

Unless it’s celiac which is an autoimmune disorder.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uh oh. My DH just bought rice krispy treat ingredients to make for his class for finals because he knows one student eats GF. Better check....

The ones you make at home should be fine. Most rice krispie recipes are GF. It’s the Rice Krispie Treats you buy at the store that are an issue. They contain malt. If you have to bring a GF treat to something, check the packaging and make sure it says gluten.

https://smartlabel.wkkellogg.com/Product/Index?gtin=00038000199929#ingredients

Wrong!

The allergens tab at that link literally says: Does not contain Declaration Obligatory Allergens

There is a movement that is trying to make it obligatory to declare gluten. Right now, it is only allergens that this applies to.

Having said that, there is a potential for backlash. They recently added sesame to the list of declaration obligatory allergens. A number of fast food chains, not wanting to take the steps to ensure that their sesame buns and plain buns weren’t in contact, began adding sesame to all of their baked goods. So things that had been safe for many people no longer were.

Oh my.

Let's hope this movement fails

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uh oh. My DH just bought rice krispy treat ingredients to make for his class for finals because he knows one student eats GF. Better check....

The ones you make at home should be fine. Most rice krispie recipes are GF. It’s the Rice Krispie Treats you buy at the store that are an issue. They contain malt. If you have to bring a GF treat to something, check the packaging and make sure it says gluten.

https://smartlabel.wkkellogg.com/Product/Index?gtin=00038000199929#ingredients

Wrong!

The allergens tab at that link literally says: Does not contain Declaration Obligatory Allergens

There is a movement that is trying to make it obligatory to declare gluten. Right now, it is only allergens that this applies to.

Having said that, there is a potential for backlash. They recently added sesame to the list of declaration obligatory allergens. A number of fast food chains, not wanting to take the steps to ensure that their sesame buns and plain buns weren’t in contact, began adding sesame to all of their baked goods. So things that had been safe for many people no longer were.

Oh my.

Let's hope this movement fails

Everyone will add a tiny bit of gluten and declare it. Kind of like sesame seeds.

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2022-12-21/new-label-law-has-unintended-effect-sesame-in-more-foods

[Anonymous]

Not vegetarian either

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I didn’t know but I have a hard time believing the kid didn’t know they couldn’t eat rice Krispies unless these are 3 year olds.

Never assume.

My kid with an anaphylactic allergy to nuts also has inattentive ADHD and autism. He was in middle school before he remembered to check ingredients diligently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gluten-free mom should bring the GF treats next time.

THIS!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If my kid were on a special diet, I would supply the teacher treats for my kid that s/he liked and that met the dietary restriction. I would not assume that others would know obscure dietary things (e.g., malt contains gluten).

As an allergy parent- egg and peanut- we absolutely do but we have to know ahead of time or be able to keep a bag of safe snacks in the room. Then you'd need to know when its empty and needs refilling. Parents drop stuff off all the time without telling teachers and then there's all the food treats or parties or celebrations. I was a room parent for K, and I would say there were 25+ food celebrations in a year (14% of the school year). Not counting the daily snack fiasco.

Its too much food related sh5t.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gluten-free mom should bring the GF treats next time.

THIS!!!!

A parent signed up for it. If you sign up to bring a G-free treat you better know damn well what it has in it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't be the pain in the a$$ mom who ruins birthday treats for the entire class, by complaining about this, not training your child properly to avoid taking treats from anyone, assuming that others will be as careful as you are (especially for a non allergy diet restriction like "gluten free") and especially for not sending a box of treats to the classroom for your kid to eat instead.

Please don't be that mom.

Sign,
Mom of a kid with allergies who always sent in a box of treats for my kid so they could have a safe treat while the other kids brought in their choice of birthday treats.

This is really the answer here. Everyone saying they signed up, the 'should' know, the kid asked and got wrong info.
Guess what, it's your responsibility as the parent. Train your kid, and send in your own snacks. Every. Time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gluten-free mom should bring the GF treats next time.

THIS!!!!

A parent signed up for it. If you sign up to bring a G-free treat you better know damn well what it has in it.

Wrong

If your kid has food allergies, you do the responsible thing and leave a safe box of treats in the classroom. Never rely on someone else to provide an allergy safe snack. If you do think you can rely on others, you will definitely end up with an exposure and reaction.

This is parenting 101 for parents of allergic kids.