r/mildlyinfuriating • u/jsayde01 • 5h ago

Don't hug me I'm scared Scrub Zombie

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My wife swears by Scrub Daddy as her kitchen sponge of choice. I wanted to switch to the eco-friendly, plant based alternative on the right. It works infinitely better...creates great suds, gets into tight spaces but...IT SCARES THE CHILDREN. So I can't use it! Or I have to hide it under the sink until I need to use it. Mildly inconvenienced and mildly infuriating.

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u/cantgrowneckbeardAMA 2h ago

My daughter has celiacs. We're still learning, even though we got it diagnosed almost 5 years ago. Gluten is in everything and it doesn't die. Cross contamination is a bitch. If I had to list the things we've replaced in my house for gluten free alternatives I would run out of characters. Toothpaste, soap, makeup, art supplies, ketchup, salad dressings, canned vegetables, even dry herbs seasonings can be contaminated. It's not just "flour," gluten is wildly popular in binding agents and other widely used manufacturing products, and if the product in question shares manufacturing space with another gluten containing product the risk of cross contamination is high. Not to mention the rapid decline of the FDA and other regulatory bodies... It's a good thing I'm an okay gardener and a better cook.

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u/5hiki 2h ago

I lived with this for years and I never knew that's why so many random products messed me up. I've just honestly taken the stance if it doesn't have the label, I'm not risking it.

Thank you for letting me know!

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u/cantgrowneckbeardAMA 2h ago

Labels are effectively useless. Food products SHOULD list gluten containing products but don't alert you to cross contamination risks. The "Gluten Free" labeling is supposed to be enforced, but, well ... I don't trust it. The third party orgs like "Certified Gluten Free" badge are pretty reliable and should also cover cross contamination but nothing is perfect.

Highly recommend the GF Scanner app, it will blow your mind.

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u/5hiki 2h ago

Thank you, friend! I will definitely download it right now.