The latest Gluten-Free Brief covers regulatory action in Jordan, new allergen disclosure rules in Virginia, emerging celiac disease research, expanded adult care, and gluten- and wheat-related recalls in the U.S., Canada and Spain.
Jordan suspended four production lines over gluten-free compliance breaches.
Inspectors have surveyed 61 bakeries, restaurants, cafés and shops so far, suspending production lines at four businesses pending corrective action. Jordan’s food regulator says businesses need prior JFDA approval to produce, sell or advertise products as gluten free.
Sources: JFDA via Petra; Jordan News, September 2026.
Virginia food establishments must now disclose major food allergens in writing.
Rules effective September 10 require written notification when any of the nine major allergens, including wheat, are ingredients in unpackaged foods. Information can be provided through menus, handouts or QR codes.
Sources: Virginia Department of Health; Virginia Administrative Code, September 2026.
Celiac disease and vitiligo show a two-way association.
Two large cohort analyses found each condition was associated with higher odds of the other. Vitiligo causes patches of skin to lose pigment and, like celiac disease, is immune-mediated. The findings suggest shared autoimmune risk, not causation.
Source: Cohen et al., JAAD, September 2026.
Cancer immunotherapy was associated with higher celiac diagnosis rates.
In matched U.S. cohorts of more than 158,000 patients each, celiac disease was diagnosed in 0.152% of those exposed to immune checkpoint inhibitors versus 0.071% of controls. Adjusted analyses found nearly four times the risk, though absolute risk remained low.
Source: Aburumman et al., AP&T, September 2026.
UC Health opens a dedicated adult celiac disease center.
The new Cincinnati center offers diagnosis, dietitian support, family screening and ongoing monitoring, with access to clinical trials. It will also work with Cincinnati Children’s to support patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care.
Sources: UC Health; WLWT, September 2026.
Gluten and wheat recall watch: U.S., Canada and Spain.
In the U.S., GF Blends recalled products after testing found gluten significantly above 20 ppm; Canada recalled Momchipz Bell Pepper Chips for undeclared wheat; Spain expanded an alert for Vulpi and Dumt’s sauces labeled gluten free that contained undeclared gluten.
Sources: FDA; CFIA; AESAN, September 2026.
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