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Celiac Patients Face Hidden Dangers in Restaurants

Even french fries can contain gluten.
French fries cook in a deep fryer at a tavern in Washington.Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg
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Howdy! It’s Miguel in New York. I have celiac disease and was recently “glutened” at a restaurant when the supposedly safe pizza dough was shaped on a floured board. More on the pitfalls of eating out in a moment, but first …

The holidays are coming, and this means dining with friends and family. But for those who have to avoid foods containing gluten, a meal at a restaurant can be stressful — even dangerous.