GREAT GF eating in Toronto

I suspected that I was having reactions to Amy's products (many different ones, different tamales, casserole bowls, etc), but I was hesitant to say that I was definitely reacting to them, until yesterday.

I was feeling awesome, so I figured I would try an experiment. I ate one of their mexican casserole bowls, which was literally just beans, corn, cheese, and sauce. Within 2 hours, I had (what is for me) a mild reaction; abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Every time I have one of their products, within 2 hours I feel like crap.

I also had one of their gluten free soy cheese and spinach pizzas about a month ago, and within 30 minutes, I felt extremely nauseous, like I was going to throw up. It's a bummer, because I do like their stuff, I just don't like what it does to me.

I too get sick after some of Amy's products. Dairy-free doesn't seem to make the difference. It's got to be cross-contamination and it's a mine field. Short of making a list and checking it twice, I'm at a loss. Decided after reading these posts to avoid all of them for a while.

I am at a point where I eat hardly any processed foods, even gluten-free ones, but one convenience that I indulged in from time to time was Amy's mild salsa (also dairy-free and soy-free and with very few ingredients). I have suspected that it was not totally gluten-free, but now I am sure that it can't be. I am super sensitive to cross contamination, it's true, but still I had the rumbling in the stomach, pain, and D two times this week after eating it, whereas I'd been perfectly fine the rest of the week. I will stay away from this salsa and her other products from now on, especially after reading that many others have reacted to them as well.

Add mine to the households avoiding Amy's. Hubby has Celiac and is very sensitive to cross-contamination. Bought some of Amy's enchiladas last week & I didn't notice the "facilities" warning until I was putting them in the freezer. Just ate one of them while reading Amy's webpage--very unimpressed with their gluten-free manufacturing processes. It seems like they don't know or work with anyone who actually has Celiac.

Fortunately, I'm gluten-free by choice & for convenience--hubby's the cook in our household--so I'll eat them for lunch instead of tossing them. Won't be purchasing from Amy's again though.

Tonight I just bought my first Amy's product. The Pesto pizza. After the first few bites I felt like I needed to throw up and ran to the sink. I don't understand because the pizza taste Really good. PLUS I can eat gluten, milk, cheese ..mostly anything and not get sick. So its strange that I am getting sick of this product

Have you guys tried Contes gluten free pizza? It's less expensive than Amy's and has a great texture and flavor. Google search them.

Good luck.

Amy

P.S. Sometimes sorghum is used in pizza dough - unfortunately, my son and I have the same reaction to sorghum as we do to gluten.

I am not diagnosed with celiac, but my stomach problems are a lot better when I avoid breads (and grains). This fall I had a trial week of completely gluten free (not even a trace amount). I bought an Amy's frozen pizza, and some brand of gluten free pasta to make it more fun. I felt so sick. I couldn't believe I was being so careful, and felt so horrible.

I was terribly disappointed. I am not confident that I can eat rice, or corn, and I usually only eat white sweet potatoes, so maybe it was flour from one of those, or some processing ingredient that caused my problem.

I know I am fine with dairy (vanilla ice cream, and bland cheeses are safety foods for me). Soy is a problem.

Pete, I could not agree with you more about Amy's Rice Crust Pizza. I have been gluten-free for 3+years, yet I still LOVE pizza. Every time I eat the rice crust Amy's pizza I have the same reaction - nausea, bloating, cramps, etc. It is awful and for some reason I seem to forget this when I'm in the market and I've bought them several times! When desperate, I cook them and regret it dearly. I plan to only do make it yourself with pizza crusts (Udi's makes a good one).

I am not convinced that product does not contain wheat. Beware!!

False advertising. If the words 'gluten free' are written in big letters on the front of the box, it should mean that there is no cross contamination with wheat products. Please beware that this product has been manufactured in the same equipment as wheat products. This product is not what it states. Amy's - either produce this product on wheat free equipment or remove the gluten free label on the box. I gave this to my 3 year old son who has celiac disease and wish I didn't. He started showing his behavior problems the next day.

I ate Amys pizza lactose free and gluten free and woke up that night in a lot of pain and had diarrhea...I thought I would give it a second try yesterday with ( Amy's gluten, lactose and soy free mac and cheese) within 30 min I was bloated with bad cramps and again diarrhea. I am not sure whats the issue, but I am super bummed and annoyed.

Often, the cellulose, the xanthum gum, or the guar gum can cause intestinal upset. It is better to just eat foods that have not been processed. Don't try to substitute for wheat bread. It is impossible.

This pizza is gross. I threw up after one slice, my wife was sick about an hour later. We may never eat pizza again after this experience.

My son just made himself some Annie's mac and cheese and found what looked exactly like a "regular" noodle mixed up with the rice noodles. I think we're done with Annie's, I'll stick to Tinkyada noodles with my own cheese sauce

Amy's should be advertising only that the product isn't made with gluten containing ingredients, not that it is gluten free!

I've tried Amy's gluten-free pizza three times, and each time spent the next 10 days dealing with my set of gluten induced symptoms. I don't understand it because when I make pizza from scratch, I use similar ingredients, except for the sunflower seed meal and soy lecithin, whatever that is. I'm lactose intolerant, but with a few Lactaid pills can usually handle a little cheese. Not with Amy's. I like my pizza better anyway, but sometimes the convenience of pre-made is nice.

I have been celiac for 28 years and I am very sensitive to gluten. Also can't eat soy. I LOVE Amy's products and couldn't live without them!!! I eat the ones that are gluten free and soy free and have NEVER had the slightest reaction to any of the ones I've tried. I think Amy's products are delicious!!!

Pete, I get terrible stomachaches and bloating from Amy's brand gluten free foods too. I'm not sure what the ingredient is that is causing the problem, but there is something in there that is causing a reaction.

I had a serious allergic reaction to this pizza recently. I am not diagnosed with celiac disease but I do have a true wheat allergy, as well as other food allergies. I generally try to eat gluten-free at home as much as I can for my health. I had eaten this pizza years ago so I thought I'd try it again when finding it recently. Immediately after eating 2 pieces I got a sick feeling and threw up repeatedly over the course of about an hour. Then I broke out in hives on my face, chest and stomach and was later sick to my stomach. I took a Zyrtec since I knew that was an antihistime. I am not sure what exactly in this pizza caused the reaction. I wonder if it was a combination of things or perhaps a reaction to the sunflower seed meal, as this is the only ingredient I see listed that I might not eat regularly. It is very scary to have a reaction like this to something I thought was safe.

I am lactose (but not gluten) intolerant. I just tried Amy's soy mac and cheese for the second time today, and had my second bad reaction. I checked the box the first time, and saw no milk or whey. I checked again, and did see casein on the label. I looked that up, but I can't be casein intolerant... I don't think. I can handle lactose-free milk and sour cream just fine, and they contain casein. My symptoms were mild, and would definitely make sense if cross-contamination were the issue. Only Amy's soy mac could have caused my symptoms. Sounds like I will be avoiding this brand. I hope you all have luck trying out other brands too!

I tried the cheese pizza with the rice crust and it flew through me! I do not have a problem with lactose or cheese or any of the listed ingredients so it must be some kind of contamination.

I AM NEVER AND I DO MEAN never purchasing anything made by Amy's again. I have had 4 allergic reactions (including hives) and have narrowed it down to their foods. Are they trying to poison us? I am not allergic to anything except full milk. But I am in misery for 4 hours with hives after eating Amy's ??? As a PhD in Physics and an ex-paramedic I can narrow down the field. There is something in this food that is WRONG!

I agree! I was so appreciative of the Amy's brand when I was diagnosed last April. However, after stocking up on a variety of items last month (frozen burritos, soups, mac n cheese), I rechecked the labels as I have become more vigilant...AND on the back of their large GLUTEN-FREE label on the front of their products, it says clearly that it is made in a facility that also processes WHEAT! Arggh! I threw it all out

I bought and ate the frozen pizza marked gluten free that Amy's makes and although delayed, hours later in the middle of a deep sleep, I woke with terrible gastrointestinal issues. I had to go to the bathroom repeatedly and had cramps and severe nausea. I haven't felt this sick in months since giving up gluten. I will never again buy anything from the Amy's brand... I felt more terrible than it's worth. How disappointing to think it is gluten-free and end up poisoned, just the same.

The first time I had Amy's gluten-free pizza (cheese / spinach flavors) I didn't have a reaction. But the second time (last night)... ugh. It was the gluten-free margherita pizza. I've been having belly cramps and the runs since dinner last night. I am avoiding this brand from now on.

I have had horrible reactions to Amy's gluten-free products as well. I haven't tried the pizza, but have had the bowls ... and each time within about 15 - 20 minutes I am doubled over with abdominal pain and fight D for the next 24 hours.

I love the flavor, but it just isn't worth it.