I read somewhere that there are 2 bakeries that make GS cookies... one is Little Brownie Bakers and here are the salient parts of their allergy policy (I omitted the self-serving boiler plate that is in every mfr policy):
... Peanuts, tree nuts, egg, cow's milk, wheat, soybean, fish, and shellfish account for 90% of food allergies in the US. These allergen ingredients are required to be labeled on food products when they are present as an ingredient. On our products the side panel provides an allergy box which is located below the ingredient statement. The allergen box clearly states the top 8 allergens contained inside each package....
We do use a may contain statement for peanuts and tree nuts when the product is produced on a line that shares equipment with another product that does contain peanuts or tree nuts. Scientific evidence has shown that consumers with peanut and tree nut allergies can have a severe reaction to amounts that are below the current detectable limits based on existing technology.
Beyond the top eight allergens, all ingredients are declared within the ingredient statement.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Farley & Sathers candy
Dear Christine:
Thank you for writing Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. regarding Now & Later® Candies. Hearing from our consumers better enables us to continue to provide quality products and services. Consumer feedback is very important to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to respond.
Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. takes allergen issues seriously. Packages must be labeled appropriately for potential allergens. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines suggest labeling for at least the “Big 8” allergies.
Taken from the Official Label Copy for these candies:
ALLERGEN INFORMATION: MADE ON EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES MILK AND EGG.
Current labeling for product manufactured and/or packaged on lines with other products containing any of the “Big 8” will contain an allergen statement. Allergens listed explicitly in the ingredients may not be listed dually in the allergen statement.
Farley's & Sathers Candy Company maintains several manufacturing and packaging facilities. While some of these facilities are nut free or free from all of the "Big 8" allergens, others are not. In addition, processes may change from time to time. Please consult the package label or contact us for additional allergen information on the product you purchased. Please refer to the packaging, as the packaging contains the most current ingredient and allergen statements. Packaging is updated anytime a change is made to the production location of any item.
Due to constant changes in manufacturing and packaging, Farley's & Sathers is not able to offer a list of allergen affected items.
Thank you for contacting Farley's & Sathers Candy Company with your request for information on our allergens. Please contact us directly at 1-888-247-9855 (Consumer Affairs) with any additional questions or concerns about allergens and our products.
Please visit our website at www.farleysandsathers.com for additional information about our products and services.
Sincerely,
Dani Smith
Consumer Relations
000096839A
Farley & Sathers Brands:
Thank you for writing Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. regarding Now & Later® Candies. Hearing from our consumers better enables us to continue to provide quality products and services. Consumer feedback is very important to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to respond.
Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. takes allergen issues seriously. Packages must be labeled appropriately for potential allergens. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines suggest labeling for at least the “Big 8” allergies.
Taken from the Official Label Copy for these candies:
ALLERGEN INFORMATION: MADE ON EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES MILK AND EGG.
Current labeling for product manufactured and/or packaged on lines with other products containing any of the “Big 8” will contain an allergen statement. Allergens listed explicitly in the ingredients may not be listed dually in the allergen statement.
Farley's & Sathers Candy Company maintains several manufacturing and packaging facilities. While some of these facilities are nut free or free from all of the "Big 8" allergens, others are not. In addition, processes may change from time to time. Please consult the package label or contact us for additional allergen information on the product you purchased. Please refer to the packaging, as the packaging contains the most current ingredient and allergen statements. Packaging is updated anytime a change is made to the production location of any item.
Due to constant changes in manufacturing and packaging, Farley's & Sathers is not able to offer a list of allergen affected items.
Thank you for contacting Farley's & Sathers Candy Company with your request for information on our allergens. Please contact us directly at 1-888-247-9855 (Consumer Affairs) with any additional questions or concerns about allergens and our products.
Please visit our website at www.farleysandsathers.com for additional information about our products and services.
Sincerely,
Dani Smith
Consumer Relations
000096839A
Farley & Sathers Brands:
Bobs® Brach's ® Chuckles® Farley's & Sathers Farley's® Fruit Stripe® Heide® Now And Later® RainBlo® Sathers® Super Bubble® Trolli®
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