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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wasn't able to get a direct answer from the Celiac Disease Foundation website, but there is indication that a small amount ofcross-contamination each day is safe (and this is one reason why less than 20 ppm as the US labelling standard is safe for considering "gluten-free"):

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[b]According to the Center’s website, “research from the Center has shown that 10 milligrams per day of gluten consumption is a safe level for the vast majority of individuals with celiac disease.” The Center’s website goes on to state that 10 milligrams is roughly the equivalent of one-eighth of a teaspoon of flour, or 18 slices of bread with each slice containing 20 ppm of gluten.[/b]
[i]Read more at https://celiac.org/celiac-disease/resources/fast-facts-fda-gluten-free-labeling-rule/#d3W1JixfyChsWsrK.99[/i][/quote]

There is also indication that people with celiac disease have differing levels of sensitivity:

[quote]Be assertive: depending on your sensitivity, you may want to let your server or host know how severe your reaction can be. Letting them know will help alleviate some of your stress.
[i]Read more at [/i]https://celiac.org/live-gluten-free/gluten-free-lifestyle/tips-and-tricks/#v3REpH04GeuiyWPP.99[/quote][/quote]

If this child is that sensitive and the diagnosis is recent and they have a newborn, the child is too sick to be visiting a remote cabin with other children. This child needs to stay near the hospital. Think of the guilt that OP will be subjected to if her kid puts a grain of food near this severely compromised child. It is just not the right setting.[/quote]

You don't understand how celiac works.

A celiac reaction isn't something that requires you to be suddenly rushed to a hospital.  Gluten can cause short term discomfort, but not hospital level discomfort, but the issue is that it causes long term damage to the vilii in the intestines, which can lead to compromised nutritional status and developmental issues, as well as susceptibility to conditions such as diabetes.

We know very little about OP's nephew's disease status, but it seems likely that the "safe" amount of gluten is less for a smaller body. [/quote]

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