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GentleGourmet – Medical Disclaimer

GentleGourmet, LLC (“GentleGourmet,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides smooth-texture food products designed for individuals seeking soft, easy-to-swallow meals. While our products are crafted with care, we are not a medical provider and cannot determine whether our foods are medically safe, appropriate, or sufficient for any individual’s swallowing needs.

Please read this Medical Disclaimer carefully before using our website or consuming our products.

Not Medical Advice

All content on the GentleGourmet website—including recipes, food descriptions, nutritional information, blogs, emails, product labels, and customer support interactions—is provided for informational and general wellness purposes only.

Nothing we provide should be interpreted as:

• Medical advice
  
• A diagnosis
  
  
• A treatment recommendation
  
  
• A substitute for professional medical guidance
  
  

Always consult a physician, speech-language pathologist (SLP), dietitian, or other qualified healthcare provider before changing your diet or consuming textured foods if you have dysphagia or any swallowing disorder.

No Provider–Patient Relationship

Using our website, communicating with our staff, or purchasing GentleGourmet products does not create a patient-provider, clinician-client, or therapeutic relationship of any kind.

Individual Medical Risks May Vary

Dysphagia is a serious medical condition. Each person has unique:

• Swallowing abilities
  
  
• Aspiration risk
  
  
• Texture tolerance
  
  
• Dietary restrictions
  
  
• Medical requirements
  
  

We cannot guarantee that any GentleGourmet product is safe for your specific needs. It is your responsibility to consult your healthcare provider to ensure our foods meet the recommended IDDSI level or other texture guidelines appropriate for you.

No Warranties Regarding Suitability

GentleGourmet makes no warranties or guarantees—express or implied—that our products will:

• Meet your medical or nutritional needs
  
  
• Be appropriate for your swallowing ability
  
  
• Prevent aspiration, choking, or medical complications
  
  

All products are consumed at your own risk.

Dietary & Allergy Information

While we provide ingredient lists and nutritional details, these are not a substitute for medical advice about allergies, intolerances, or dietary restrictions.
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before consuming GentleGourmet products if you have:

• Food allergies
  
  
• Difficulty swallowing
  
  
• GI disorders
  
  
• Special diet requirements
  
  

Emergency Situations

If you or someone nearby experiences choking, aspiration, breathing difficulty, or any medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

External Links & Resources

Any external articles, references, or links provided on our website are for information only. GentleGourmet does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of third-party medical information.

Customer Responsibility

By purchasing and consuming GentleGourmet products, or by using our website, you agree that:

• You will consult your healthcare provider before eating our products.
  
  
• You assume all risks associated with eating soft-textured foods.
  
  
• You accept full responsibility for ensuring GentleGourmet foods meet your clinically recommended texture level.
  
  

Contact Us

For questions about preparation, storage, or product usage (not medical guidance):

Email | 4238 Wilson Blvd., 3110 Arlington, VA | 703-433-1909