Guest guest Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I eat McCanns regularly with no issues. I learned about them from Ann Lee, the nutritionist at the Columbia celiac center… Personally, I’ve been fine, but I know celiacs who can’t tolerate them at all. Lizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 My husband is able to eat these without any problems. He eats them maybe once or twice a month, he doesn't eat them on a daily basis. Good Luck!! Kendra __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 My husband is able to eat these without any problems. He eats them maybe once or twice a month, he doesn't eat them on a daily basis. Good Luck!! Kendra __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 My husband is able to eat these without any problems. He eats them maybe once or twice a month, he doesn't eat them on a daily basis. Good Luck!! Kendra __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Deanna - I've been eating McCann's for about a year with no symptoms of gluten poisoning. I do not tell other celiacs to eat them, as I understand there a lot of celiacs that do not tolerate McCann's either. There are also two companies in the US and Canada who grow, process and package what they claim are gluten-free oats. I haven't tried these, as I don't need to, McCann's are available. I understand that some people have tried these other two types of oats with good results. If you are going to try oats, I would advise you to pick a day when you are going to be home for the entire day, with no major commitments. I probably don't need to say that. That was what I did, and was quite bored the entire day, which I did not spend in the bathroom! Barbara __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Apparently I am part of the subgroup as well. I gave it a try last night and went to bed feeling ok. At midnight I woke up with stomach pain and nausea. I felt like I was going to get sick a few times in the next couple of hours, but I didn't. Like you, it wasn't a full-blown gluten reaction, it was unlike any reactions I've had to other forms of gluten. But it wasn't fun! Guess that answers that question! At least now I know...Cheryl wrote: Deanna, Sorry to be late, I am behind in my emails. There are some studies that show a subgroup of celiac is not able to tolerate oats at all. There is also one study that showed detectable levels of gluten in even the McCann's. There are more studies that show they are just fine. You will eventually need to make your own decision on them. For me, I have tried BOTH McCann's and a "certified" GF oatmeal (a year apart) and gotten sick both times. Granted, it is not as strong as a full blown gluten reaction, but it was there none-the-less. My daughter also tried the certified ones and got sick too. So it is hard to say whether it is just us or not. But for our family, we don't do the oats. Hope this helps. Cheryl in MN rxp_us@... P.S. While I have other food allergies, oats are NOT an allergy of mine, so I know that is not the cause of the reaction. Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Apparently I am part of the subgroup as well. I gave it a try last night and went to bed feeling ok. At midnight I woke up with stomach pain and nausea. I felt like I was going to get sick a few times in the next couple of hours, but I didn't. Like you, it wasn't a full-blown gluten reaction, it was unlike any reactions I've had to other forms of gluten. But it wasn't fun! Guess that answers that question! At least now I know...Cheryl wrote: Deanna, Sorry to be late, I am behind in my emails. There are some studies that show a subgroup of celiac is not able to tolerate oats at all. There is also one study that showed detectable levels of gluten in even the McCann's. There are more studies that show they are just fine. You will eventually need to make your own decision on them. For me, I have tried BOTH McCann's and a "certified" GF oatmeal (a year apart) and gotten sick both times. Granted, it is not as strong as a full blown gluten reaction, but it was there none-the-less. My daughter also tried the certified ones and got sick too. So it is hard to say whether it is just us or not. But for our family, we don't do the oats. Hope this helps. Cheryl in MN rxp_us@... P.S. While I have other food allergies, oats are NOT an allergy of mine, so I know that is not the cause of the reaction. Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hi, Deanna! Our family eats McCann's with no problem. It's so nice to have oatmeal cookies and pancakes again! Colleyville, TX > > I have heard that these are the only " safe " oats for some people and that some simply cannot have oats, no matter what the circumstances. > > Without inciting a Mc's french fries-type controversy, has anyone eaten this with no reaction? > > I'm cautious to just give it a try...its like playing Russian Roulette! > > Thanks all. > > Deanna > > > --------------------------------- > All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hi, Deanna! Our family eats McCann's with no problem. It's so nice to have oatmeal cookies and pancakes again! Colleyville, TX > > I have heard that these are the only " safe " oats for some people and that some simply cannot have oats, no matter what the circumstances. > > Without inciting a Mc's french fries-type controversy, has anyone eaten this with no reaction? > > I'm cautious to just give it a try...its like playing Russian Roulette! > > Thanks all. > > Deanna > > > --------------------------------- > All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hi, Deanna! Our family eats McCann's with no problem. It's so nice to have oatmeal cookies and pancakes again! Colleyville, TX > > I have heard that these are the only " safe " oats for some people and that some simply cannot have oats, no matter what the circumstances. > > Without inciting a Mc's french fries-type controversy, has anyone eaten this with no reaction? > > I'm cautious to just give it a try...its like playing Russian Roulette! > > Thanks all. > > Deanna > > > --------------------------------- > All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 > > I have heard that these are the only " safe " oats for some people and that some simply cannot have oats, no matter what the circumstances. > > Without inciting a Mc's french fries-type controversy, has anyone eaten this with no reaction? > > I'm cautious to just give it a try...its like playing Russian Roulette! McCann's Website states that there is 0.05% Wheat or barley gluten in thier Steel cut oatmeal product. Unfortunately on the can it says 100% Oats, in reality it is 99.95% The tolerance limit of some celiacs is 1 mg per week, that would amount to, at a 1:2000 dilution of wheat, 2 grams. 454 grams = 1 pound, 2 gram ~ teaspoon. Theoretically you could eat a teaspoon of the equivilent of dried oats in a week and at the threshold for a reaction. The better solution is for people to encourage McCann's to have a product that was 99.995% or 99.99995% which is certainly possible with a little more added care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Actually, the web site says this:Frequently Asked Questions...Gluten FreeAre McCann's Oat products gluten free?All McCann’s oat products are processed in a dedicated oatmeal mill that handles only oatmeal. In the supply chain between farm and mill, there is a possible cross contamination with other grains, such as wheat and barley but we reckon that the level of non-oat grains to be less than 0.05%. Cleaning equipment within the milling process would remove the vast majority of these grains along with other elements such as stones, straw etc.But we cannot guarantee that McCann’s oats are totally gluten free and we recommend that consumers use their own judgement as to whether they wish to use our oatmeal or not. Many celiacs can tolerate our oatmeal products without any adverse effect but they may not suit those who are particularly sensitive.They're saying they "reckon" that there's less than 1 part in 2000 of wheat or barley; wheat is generally around 10% gluten I think, with high-gluten varieties ~ 15%, so this would change your estimate to ~3 tablespoons per week, which is enough for a small bowl of oatmeal. But unfortunately it sounds like they don't actually know, they're just guessing. McCann's Website states that there is 0.05% Wheat or barley glutenin thier Steel cut oatmeal product. Unfortunately on the can it says 100% Oats, in reality it is 99.95%The tolerance limit of some celiacs is 1 mg per week, that wouldamount to, at a 1:2000 dilution of wheat, 2 grams. 454 grams = 1 pound, 2 gram ~ teaspoon. Theoretically you could eat a teaspoon of the equivilent of dried oats in a week and at the threshold for a reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 I too had read the statement from McCann's Irish Oatmeal but decided to try it. I've eaten it for a couple of years and have had no problems at all. I usually buy the single packet box, flavored with cinnamon and brown sugar. Then for breakfast I feel I'm getting a real treat, just like I'd eaten before being diagnosed gluten intolerant. I'm sure each of us have differences in what our body will tolerate but I'm very satisfied with this product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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