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It is such a relief to sit down in a restaurant and have the entire staff understand what eating gluten-free truly means. In order to safely offer a gluten-free menu, each and every employee that is involved in the process must be educated about that process. California Pizza Kitchen has done just that by partnering with the GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group) to take gluten-free pizza to a whole new level.
From the October 16, 2013 press release:
The four gluten-free pizzas are prepared using strict procedures set forth and approved by the GIG, including a certified gluten-free crust and other ingredients verified by California Pizza Kitchen’s suppliers as gluten-free. GIG will also conduct regular site inspections and audits…
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