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Herbal Supplements are not Gluten-Safe
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The New York Attorney General's Office conducted testing of herbal supplements and found most did not contain the substance on the label and many contained wheat.  New measures are slowly being phased in to increase safety but they are not yet complete.

2016:  ​A.G. Schneiderman Announces Major Nationwide Agreement With NBTY, Herbal Supplement Maker for Walgreens And Walmart

2015:  ​New York Attorney General Targets Supplements at Major Retailers
"four out of five of the products did not contain any of the herbs on their labels. The tests showed that pills labeled        medicinal herbs often contained little more than cheap fillers like powdered rice, asparagus and houseplants, and in some cases substances that could be dangerous to those with allergies."

2013:  Herbal Supplements are often not what they seem

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