Sunday, December 15, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Lakeshore Sports & Fitness
Dear David - I saw your email in a paragraph about holiday parties at LSF in a recent newsletter.
Our family is a long time member of LSF and it's predecessor LAC. We have never been able to eat any food sold at the club. Our kids have severe allergies to nuts - tree nuts and peanuts. They must avoid potential cross contamination by any nut protein "dust". So generally, I must ask about the ingredients and prep conditions for each item, AND the ingredients and prep conditions for any pre-prepared ingredients. Hazards that require my inquiry include breads, breaded items, fryers, chocolate, seasoning blends, sauces. Can you tell me if it is possible for them to eat in any of the venues at the club? If so, what can they eat?
Further, if we were to have parties (e.g. birthday) at the club, would your staff/facilities be able to provide food that is safe for them?
Christine
I spoke with the food and beverage department today; the consensus is as follows....The kitchen is very hesitant to make promises regarding food prep to individuals who have severe allergies. We have a small kitchen and we use a lot of nut products, as well as use our ovens to prepare items that contain nuts. I know that the pizzas are a nut free product and all that goes into the pizza is nut free, but if the children are sensitive to nut dust then that is where we get worried.
Sincerely,
Dave Klein | Program Coordinator | 773.770.2423 | lakeshoreSF.com
Our family is a long time member of LSF and it's predecessor LAC. We have never been able to eat any food sold at the club. Our kids have severe allergies to nuts - tree nuts and peanuts. They must avoid potential cross contamination by any nut protein "dust". So generally, I must ask about the ingredients and prep conditions for each item, AND the ingredients and prep conditions for any pre-prepared ingredients. Hazards that require my inquiry include breads, breaded items, fryers, chocolate, seasoning blends, sauces. Can you tell me if it is possible for them to eat in any of the venues at the club? If so, what can they eat?
Further, if we were to have parties (e.g. birthday) at the club, would your staff/facilities be able to provide food that is safe for them?
Christine
I spoke with the food and beverage department today; the consensus is as follows....The kitchen is very hesitant to make promises regarding food prep to individuals who have severe allergies. We have a small kitchen and we use a lot of nut products, as well as use our ovens to prepare items that contain nuts. I know that the pizzas are a nut free product and all that goes into the pizza is nut free, but if the children are sensitive to nut dust then that is where we get worried.
Sincerely,
Dave Klein | Program Coordinator | 773.770.2423 | lakeshoreSF.com
Monday, November 18, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Dream Dinners (dream dinners.com) - not safe enough
I talked with Barb, the Back of House Manager, and Amanda, the Community Events Manager about your family's situation. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that the amount of precaution needed is taken. After a little research, we found that many of our foods are processed in plants that also process peanuts and/or tree nuts.
I appreciate your interest and concern. I hope that I have been helpful. Please, feel free to contact me with any other questions.
Best Wishes,
Erica
dreamdinners.com
I appreciate your interest and concern. I hope that I have been helpful. Please, feel free to contact me with any other questions.
Best Wishes,
Erica
dreamdinners.com
HyVee candy - not safe
Palmer Candy Company of Sioux City, IA is recalling 102 cases of HyVee Chocolate Caramel Clusters and 90 cases HyVee Chocolate Covered Caramels because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Fancy dessert options that are safe
These nut-free macarons would make a wonderful tea party treat for any girl aged 8 to 88 and, they are festive for birthdays, holidays or other special events. visit the Cakes for Occasions web site or click here. They are located in Danvers, MA. $24.95 for 15 French-style macarons. The bakery has many more online offerings so check out the website for info on cakes, cookies and other pastry items, all made nut-free.
Candy Corn - order A&J Bakery from Peanut Free Planet
A & J Bakery -- you can order it online directly from the bakery or from Peanut Free Planet. Just click here to my complete nut-free candy corn post all the details. A & J candy corn is SO good. Made with honey, it has that good old-fashioned flavor while it also happens to be nut-free and made in a dedicated nut-free facility. It's gluten-free, too.
Halloween!
Halloween!
Monday, September 9, 2013
Standard Market restaurant - NOT SAFE
Thank you for your note. While we do our best to avoid cross-contamination, we do use peanuts and tree nuts in the food made in the Bakery, Deli, and at the Grill, and we cannot guarantee that the surfaces the food is prepared on are entirely nut-free.
We do, however, carry a variety of nut-free Pantry products that have been prepared in nut-free kitchens, including Don't Go Nuts Soy Nut Butter, Dr. Lucy's cookies, and others.
Kate Deck
Standard Market
We do, however, carry a variety of nut-free Pantry products that have been prepared in nut-free kitchens, including Don't Go Nuts Soy Nut Butter, Dr. Lucy's cookies, and others.
Kate Deck
Standard Market
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Pepperidge Farm - Mostly Safe
- No PF products contain peanuts.
- Some PF products contain tree nuts: some cookies and layer cakes!
- PF cookies and cakes may be made on shared equipment, but they do an allergy wash. They cannot tell you which items share lines with nut-containing products on call-in. They will forward questions to the research department. 24-48hrs.
- If a PF product has any risk of cross-contamination, that risk is boldly stated as a "may contain statement on the label." This would happen when PF feels their allergy wash is insufficient.
- If a PF product actually contains tree nuts, the tree nut is included in the ingredient list but NOT HIGHLIGHTED.
- Conclusion: if you rely on their "allergy wash" then you can rely on their labeling.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Garlic Bread - New York Texas Toast by Marzetti's is safe
Thanks for your inquiry about New York Brand Garlic Bread.
We appreciate your patience while we researched your inquiry and we are glad to provide our response. We hope it is useful.
The facilities that produce our New York brand Texas Garlic Toast do not use peanuts or tree nuts.
Thank you for thinking of T. Marzetti Company as a source of information.
Sincerely,
Deb H.
Consumer Services Representative
T. Marzetti Company
Thank you for contacting us about New York Brand® Texas Garlic Toast.
Control of allergens is extremely important to T. Marzetti Company. There are a number of steps we take to assure allergens are controlled within our facilities. First, we identify on our label all of the major allergens as defined by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) according to their labeling requirements.
From a production standpoint, it is not always possible to have dedicated lines at our facilities that produce allergen-free or allergen-specific products. However, our trained associates do follow special handling and cleaning procedures to reduce the risk of cross contamination:
• Peanut and tree nut products are clearly identified and marked upon receipt in the facility.
• Any formulas using these allergens are also clearly identified. Formulas using these ingredients are scheduled at the end of a production run after allergen-free products have been produced.
• Our sanitation crews do a complete breakdown and detailed cleaning of the equipment after running products containing tree nuts or peanuts. The line is inspected and tested by our Quality Assurance department to assure the procedure has been followed and the line has been thoroughly cleaned.
We understand the challenges of managing a diet with allergen concerns and take pride in providing confidence to our consumers that we have an allergen control program that allows them to enjoy many of our products.
We hope this information is helpful. Thanks again for contacting us.
Sincerely,
Deb H.
Consumer Services Representative
T. Marzetti Company
We appreciate your patience while we researched your inquiry and we are glad to provide our response. We hope it is useful.
The facilities that produce our New York brand Texas Garlic Toast do not use peanuts or tree nuts.
Thank you for thinking of T. Marzetti Company as a source of information.
Sincerely,
Deb H.
Consumer Services Representative
T. Marzetti Company
Thank you for contacting us about New York Brand® Texas Garlic Toast.
Control of allergens is extremely important to T. Marzetti Company. There are a number of steps we take to assure allergens are controlled within our facilities. First, we identify on our label all of the major allergens as defined by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) according to their labeling requirements.
From a production standpoint, it is not always possible to have dedicated lines at our facilities that produce allergen-free or allergen-specific products. However, our trained associates do follow special handling and cleaning procedures to reduce the risk of cross contamination:
• Peanut and tree nut products are clearly identified and marked upon receipt in the facility.
• Any formulas using these allergens are also clearly identified. Formulas using these ingredients are scheduled at the end of a production run after allergen-free products have been produced.
• Our sanitation crews do a complete breakdown and detailed cleaning of the equipment after running products containing tree nuts or peanuts. The line is inspected and tested by our Quality Assurance department to assure the procedure has been followed and the line has been thoroughly cleaned.
We understand the challenges of managing a diet with allergen concerns and take pride in providing confidence to our consumers that we have an allergen control program that allows them to enjoy many of our products.
We hope this information is helpful. Thanks again for contacting us.
Sincerely,
Deb H.
Consumer Services Representative
T. Marzetti Company
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Baking powder - not all safe?
I never thought about checking baking powder. But apparently clabber girl makes a point of disclosing that it is nut-free. So the next time I buy baking powder, I am going to look very closely!
"Our facility is peanut free, however we do manufacture products with tree nuts. These products (gelatins, puddings and cookies) are not manufactured in the same building as the baking powder and baking soda that we produce, so they are segregated.
Any and all baking powders produced by the Clabber Girl Corporation do not contain any spices, flavors or colorings. They do not contain any of the following commonly recognized sources of allergenic responses: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean, mollusks, tree nuts, wheat, barley, rye, peanuts, and soybeans. Examples of the food products most commonly known to cause allergic reactions as stated above, are not present in any of the ingredients which are in any of the baking powder formulas produced by the Clabber Girl Corporation, corn starch, bicarbonate of soda, sodium aluminum sulfate, acid phosphate of calcium."
"Our facility is peanut free, however we do manufacture products with tree nuts. These products (gelatins, puddings and cookies) are not manufactured in the same building as the baking powder and baking soda that we produce, so they are segregated.
Any and all baking powders produced by the Clabber Girl Corporation do not contain any spices, flavors or colorings. They do not contain any of the following commonly recognized sources of allergenic responses: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean, mollusks, tree nuts, wheat, barley, rye, peanuts, and soybeans. Examples of the food products most commonly known to cause allergic reactions as stated above, are not present in any of the ingredients which are in any of the baking powder formulas produced by the Clabber Girl Corporation, corn starch, bicarbonate of soda, sodium aluminum sulfate, acid phosphate of calcium."
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheet and Honey Wheat breads - SAFE
These 2 products are made in nut free facilities!
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
LEGOLAND FLORIDA - none of the food is nut-safe!
Thank you for your interest in LEGOLAND Florida. We can not guarantee no cross contamination. You are welcome to bring your own food with you to the park if that would make it easier for you. However we do not allow roll around coolers into the park.
We look forward to seeing you and your family soon.
Sincerely,
Tasha Abercrombie
Guest Experience Liaison
LEGOLAND Florida
We look forward to seeing you and your family soon.
Sincerely,
Tasha Abercrombie
Guest Experience Liaison
LEGOLAND Florida
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Regal Snacks and Dried Fruit - NOT SAFE
Begin forwarded message:
From: Regal
Subject: Re: Allergies to tree nuts and peanuts
Date: March 24, 2013 7:24:16 AM CDT
To:
Hi Christine,
Unfortunately, our products are packaged on shared equipment with both peanuts and tree nuts.
www.regalsnacks.com
Christine Young
Friday, March 22, 2013
Sunsweet Mediterranean Apricots - SAFE
Dear Ms. Christine Young :
Thank you for taking the time to contact us concerning Sunsweet Mediterranean Apricots. We are always glad for the opportunity to be of service.
The apricots do not contain, nor are they cross contaminated with peanuts or tree nuts.
If you have any questions, please contact our Consumer Affairs Department, toll free, at 1-800-417-2253Call: 1-800-417-2253. Our representatives are available to assist you weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you,
The Sunsweet Consumer Affairs Team .
Case: 366884
Thank you for taking the time to contact us concerning Sunsweet Mediterranean Apricots. We are always glad for the opportunity to be of service.
The apricots do not contain, nor are they cross contaminated with peanuts or tree nuts.
If you have any questions, please contact our Consumer Affairs Department, toll free, at 1-800-417-2253Call: 1-800-417-2253. Our representatives are available to assist you weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you,
The Sunsweet Consumer Affairs Team .
Case: 366884
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Dried Cranberries - Ocean Spray are SAFE
Ocean Spray products are safe, other than their trail mix. Trail mix is processed in a separate facility. No nuts in their cranberry operations.
Medjool Dates - MOST ARE NOT SAFE, but Trader Joe's is sometimes safe!
http://www.naturaldelights.com/
is the website for Bard Valley - Sorry but they process pistachios and almonds (and coconut) on the same equipment.
Dole Dates (pitted whole or chopped) are also processed in the same facility as many nuts.
Trader Joe's has a hotline number you can call (or get the store to call) to verify if their current vendor for a particular product processes the product in a facility that also handles peanuts or tree nuts. In Chicago, presently, the Medjool dates and the figs are processed in a facility that is free of any tree nut or peanut protein!
is the website for Bard Valley - Sorry but they process pistachios and almonds (and coconut) on the same equipment.
Dole Dates (pitted whole or chopped) are also processed in the same facility as many nuts.
Trader Joe's has a hotline number you can call (or get the store to call) to verify if their current vendor for a particular product processes the product in a facility that also handles peanuts or tree nuts. In Chicago, presently, the Medjool dates and the figs are processed in a facility that is free of any tree nut or peanut protein!
Friday, March 15, 2013
Nut free Charoset for Passover
Please keep chilled. Stir before serving! Makes enough for 15-20
3 Gala apples - fresh - peel and slice into 1/2-3/4" thick chunky lengths
1 Honeycrisp apples - fresh - peel and slice into 1/2-3/4" thick chunky lengths
1 Bartlett pears - fresh and very un-ripe - peel and slice into 1/2-3/4" thick chunky lengths
6 Dried Medjool dates - Trader Joe's brand - no nuts in the facility
10 Dried Black Mission figs - Trader Joe's brand - no nuts in the facility
10 Dried Apricots (with sulphur dioxide) - Trader Joe's brand - no nuts in the facility
1/2 c Ocean Spray Craisins (dried cranberries, infused with blueberry juice) - no nuts in the facility
In food processor: Layer 2 apples then sprinkle 1/2 of the dried fruits on top, then layer the remaining apples/pear and sprinkle the remaining dried fruits on top. Pulse to get the top layer to circulate to the bottom for even chopping. Stop and re-distribute by hand if the bottom is getting pureed while the top has yet to be chopped. Get it to a texture that you like. Put it all in a bowl. I use the unripe pear to replace the texture of nuts - it stays crisp and gives the charoset more body.
Then mix the liquids:
1/4 c Welch's white grape juice
3 T Busy Bee Organic Honey
1/4 t McCormick's cinnamon
juice of 1/2 Lemon - fresh
Pour by tablespoons full over the fruit and stir in, to taste. The fruit will give off more juice, so don't make it too soupy!
Friday, February 8, 2013
Alpha Baking - Teibel's - pending
Hi Christine, That’s a good Question to ask. I know people who are allergic to nuts and eat our rolls. They have never had any problems. However, if you are concerned you can call our baking company, Alpha Baking, http://www.alphabaking.com/contactus.aspx. 773 261 6000. Hope you Have a great new year.
Thanks,
Rick Smith
-----Original Message----- From: Christine Young
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 4:20 PM
To: sales@teibels.com
Subject: Allergen info
I noticed that Peapod here in Chicago is carrying your dinner rolls. My kids are allergic to tree nuts and peanuts and must avoid cross-contamination in their foods. Are your dinner rolls safe from potential cross-contamination by tree nut or peanut protein? I mean to ask you about not just ingredients, but equipment used to manufacture the rolls, as well as any possibility of nut protein particles landing in the dough or in the package during the prep, handling or packaging process. Please let me know!
thanks,
Christine Young=
Thanks,
Rick Smith
-----Original Message----- From: Christine Young
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 4:20 PM
To: sales@teibels.com
Subject: Allergen info
I noticed that Peapod here in Chicago is carrying your dinner rolls. My kids are allergic to tree nuts and peanuts and must avoid cross-contamination in their foods. Are your dinner rolls safe from potential cross-contamination by tree nut or peanut protein? I mean to ask you about not just ingredients, but equipment used to manufacture the rolls, as well as any possibility of nut protein particles landing in the dough or in the package during the prep, handling or packaging process. Please let me know!
thanks,
Christine Young=
Friday, January 11, 2013
Seventh Generation products - safe
Response Via Email (Sue Holden) 10/02/2012 02:39 PM
Hi Chris,
Thanks for taking the time to write to us.
None of our products have nuts in them, such as peanuts, almonds, etc. However, just about all our products are based on coconut or palm kernel oil. Some folks consider coconut as a tree nut, some do not. This would fall into your allergist information.
I hope this is helpful to you. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Warm regards,
Sue
Sue Holden
Consumer Team
Seventh Generation, Inc.
60 Lake Street
Burlington, VT 05401-5218
800-456-1191, 782
Caring today for seven generations of tomorrows. ™
Customer By Email (Christine Young) 09/29/2012 10:10 PM
Hi - I am allergic to all tree nuts and peanuts. Can you tell me if any of your ingredients (especially plant-derived) would be an allergen for me?
I must avoid even the risk of cross-contamination by any tree nut or peanut protein.
Thank you for your consideration in replying.
Chris
Question Reference #120929-000030
Product Level 1: Cleaners
Product Level 2: Household
Category Level 1: Health
Category Level 2: Allergy Inquiry/Question
Category Level 3: Allergies
Category Level 4: Nuts
Date Created: 09/29/2012 10:10 PM
Last Updated: 10/02/2012 02:39 PM
Status: Solved
Hi Chris,
Thanks for taking the time to write to us.
None of our products have nuts in them, such as peanuts, almonds, etc. However, just about all our products are based on coconut or palm kernel oil. Some folks consider coconut as a tree nut, some do not. This would fall into your allergist information.
I hope this is helpful to you. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Warm regards,
Sue
Sue Holden
Consumer Team
Seventh Generation, Inc.
60 Lake Street
Burlington, VT 05401-5218
800-456-1191, 782
Caring today for seven generations of tomorrows. ™
Customer By Email (Christine Young) 09/29/2012 10:10 PM
Hi - I am allergic to all tree nuts and peanuts. Can you tell me if any of your ingredients (especially plant-derived) would be an allergen for me?
I must avoid even the risk of cross-contamination by any tree nut or peanut protein.
Thank you for your consideration in replying.
Chris
Question Reference #120929-000030
Product Level 1: Cleaners
Product Level 2: Household
Category Level 1: Health
Category Level 2: Allergy Inquiry/Question
Category Level 3: Allergies
Category Level 4: Nuts
Date Created: 09/29/2012 10:10 PM
Last Updated: 10/02/2012 02:39 PM
Status: Solved
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Ice cream sorbet Popsicles Italian ices frozen treats
http://nut-freemom.blogspot.com/2012/05/store-bought-ice-cream-and-nut.html?m=1
Deans Ice Cream
Red White Blue and other frozen water treats - SAFE
DEAN'S COUNTRY FRESH VANILLA ICE CREAM SANDWICHES - ARE NUT FREE AND SAFE ENOUGH! Run on a dedicated nut-free line inside of a facility that also makes nut-containing ice creams, but they use all precautions to avoid anything cross-contact.
Toledo plant 419-473-9621 ask for Quality Assurance, Phillip Thomas
Blue Bunny is NOT SAFE ENOUGH - made by Wells Enterprises in Le Mars, IA (712) 546-4000
No segregated processing, no nut-free facilities, often share equipment
Blue Bunny vanilla ice cream sandwiches - NOT SAFE:
Deans Ice Cream
Red White Blue and other frozen water treats - SAFE
DEAN'S COUNTRY FRESH VANILLA ICE CREAM SANDWICHES - ARE NUT FREE AND SAFE ENOUGH! Run on a dedicated nut-free line inside of a facility that also makes nut-containing ice creams, but they use all precautions to avoid anything cross-contact.
Toledo plant 419-473-9621 ask for Quality Assurance, Phillip Thomas
Blue Bunny is NOT SAFE ENOUGH - made by Wells Enterprises in Le Mars, IA (712) 546-4000
No segregated processing, no nut-free facilities, often share equipment
Blue Bunny vanilla ice cream sandwiches - NOT SAFE:
ALLERGEN INFORMATION: Contains milk, soy and wheat. May contain traces of almonds, eggs and peanuts.
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