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Sunday, December 23, 2012

Marshmallow FLUFF - safe!

Gluten Free. Do Not Microwave Container. No Refrigeration Required. Processed in a Nut Free Facility.
Manufacturer:   Durkee-Mower, Inc.
Address:   Lynn, MA. 01902 U.S.A

Monday, December 17, 2012

Hot Chocolate, Marshmallows, Candy Canes that are safe

CANDY CANES:  SPANGLER
"This product does not contain not contain peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat or gluten.  It has been manufactured on dedicated equipment." (even though made in Mexico, Spangler owns and runs the facility)

Spangler Candy Company

400 N. Portland St.
PO Box 71
Bryan, OH 43506
Tel: 419-636-4221
Toll-free: 888-636-4221
Fax: 419-636-3695
Email: info@spanglercandy.com

HOT CHOCOLATE:  ConAgra's Swiss Miss
U.S. Consumer Affairs 1-877-CONAGRA (1-877-266-2472)
ConAgra's Swiss Miss has a general policy to label for potential cross-contamination.  Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate is generally safe, but you have to read the label for "May Contain" statements.  They have reliable labels and I have not encountered yet a "may contain" box, but we must check each time we buy.   

MARSHMALLOWS:  Kraft's Jet-Puffed Marshmallows
Consumer Representatives available at 1-877-535-5666
Kraft has a general policy to label for potential cross contamination.  Jet-Puffed Marshmallows are generally safe, but you have to read the label in case the bag happens to risk cross-contamination.  Check each time.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Nut Safe Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

As of 12/6/2012 -
(a) Golden Potato Pancakes made by www.oldfashionedkitchen.com are safe!  No tree nuts or peanuts in any of their facilities, and no ingredients with potential cross-contamination.  Yea for Old Fashioned Kitchen, Inc!  In the Chicago area these products are sold at Dominick's, Jewell and Whole Foods.
(b) Trader Joe's Potato Pancakes are safe!  No tree nuts or peanuts in the facility at present.  Always check with TJ's as their sub-vendors change from time to time.  Call their customer service with the product name and SKU:  626-599-3700