Cross contamination

[Mont82]

I am new to the gluten free world and have just been diagnosed with celiac disease. I am struggling to find safe choices when ordering out for food. Co workers at my job are always ordering pizza. I was wondering if it is ok or would it be considered contamination if I peeled the cheese and/or toppings off the pizza and ate it but threw the dough away?

[kareng]

No.  You cannot do that!  

[Fenrir]

1 hour ago, Mont82 said:

I am new to the gluten free world and have just been diagnosed with celiac disease. I am struggling to find safe choices when ordering out for food. Co workers at my job are always ordering pizza. I was wondering if it is ok or would it be considered contamination if I peeled the cheese and/or toppings off the pizza and ate it but threw the dough away?

You will get sick doing that. 

 

 

[GFinDC]

Not a good idea.  It would be safer and healthier food for you if brought your lunch to work.  It is much better to make your own food when starting the gluten-free diet so you know what is in it.  Trusting other people to make food safe for celiacs is risky since many don't understand the issue of cross contamination.

Try eating whole foods like meats, eggs, nuts, fruits, and veggies.  You may find dairy is hard to digest for a few months.