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You are missing the point. He said a gluten allergy doesn't exist, because it doesn't, therefore anyone claiming it is real is a charlatan. He didn't say gluten disorders don't exist.
I was going to post this, but instead, here is an informative explanation of "wheat allergy" by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. The comparison of a wheat allergy to gluten-related issues is near the bottom. It has great advice on label-checking as well.
http://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergies/types-food-allergy/wheat-gluten-allergyNote that they say persons with a wheat allergy can react from simple exposure to the product, much like nut allergies. In celiac disease, the gluten must be consumed to have its negative affect. At the bottom, it says this about "gluten allergy":
There is technically no such thing as an allergy to gluten, but some people who test negative for both celiac disease and a wheat allergy may be sensitive to gluten and experience symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain or fatigue. These symptoms often dissipate when gluten is eliminated from the diet. quote:
whether you call it a wheat allergy or a gluten allergy, there are some people that are sensitive enough that the presence of any amount of gluten or wheat flour is a problem. It is possible for a little bit of flour to get on the outside of a package of bread. HEB probably did not think about that. If someone with a strong allergy explains it, maybe they would move it.
If a person's wheat allergy (vs gluten intolerance) was so severe that the possibility of being around packages of bread were a problem, how then would they check out at any grocery store or convenience store? Most counters have small packs of wheat based snacks within reach, including many made in the same bakeries as the bread (Mrs. Baird's fried pies, powdered donuts, etc.)
1.618 had the best solution for the person with that extreme type of wheat allergy when he/she said "depending on how sensitive you are, you might need to get someone else to pick it up for you." Personally, if I had a family member with a wheat allergy that severe, I would do all the shopping for them. If it was gluten sensitivity only, I wouldn't worry unnecessarily.
Please note that I said "personally".
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I'm adding another article from that association because I thought the following quote was important, especially for individuals who might not have had their "gluten allergy" verified by a doctor. It's important to get tested if symptoms warrant. You might actually have a wheat allergy!
http://acaai.org/news/defining-allergy-fact-fiction 7. I Can't have Bread, I'm Allergic to Gluten - You can have a gluten intolerance, but it's extremely rare to have a true allergy. Most allergic reactions to these foods stem from wheat. Many people self-label as having gluten allergy and avoid gluten without any medical indication.