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
Sunday, December 23, 2012
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)
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.
"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
(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
Monday, November 5, 2012
Mariano's / Roundy's Brands - NOT SAFE
Ok. Please pass this email exchange along to those who make policy for Roundy's. As the parent of kids with life-threatening allergies, I approach Mariano's with excitement and trepidation. For each food I may want to buy, I must know if it (a) contains tree nut/peanut protein as an ingredient, or (b) potentially contains tree nut/peanut protein through cross-contamination. If (a), I dont buy it. If (b) I must determine if the potential exists because of shared manufacturing equipment, or the facility processes or handles tree nuts/peanuts, and then make a risk assessment. So I need to know "manufacturing/handling environment" info for all foods that do not contain tree nuts/peanuts as an actual ingredient.
As a typical "food allergy" customer, I encourage Roundy's to go the way that Trader Joe's goes. Trader Joe's also uses many manufacturers under its house brand. But they require their sub-vendors to disclose to them (even if not on their label) whether the facility handles any of the top 8 allergens, or whether the item is manufactured on shared equipment, and if on shared equipment whether their cleaning procedures meet certified standards. Trader Joe's has a hotline phone number where you can learn the manufacturing/handling environment risks of any of their products.
Until Roundy's can provide manufacturing/handling environment information for the top 8 allergens, I guess I will not be buying any Roundy's brand items.
Thanks,
Christine Young
On Nov 5, 2012, at 9:29 AM, O'Leske, Christina wrote:
Christine,
I am sorry I was not clear. Roundy’s does not have a policy in place at this time regarding labeling for all of our products. Because of that, we do not have a list of these products. Our products are manufactured by many different companies that label them for us. Some of these companies will voluntarily list that information on these products. At this time we do not have a list of tree nut/peanut free manufacturing facilities producing our products.
Thank you.
From: Christine Young [mailto:Crabbiappl@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 8:44 PM
To: O'Leske, Christina
Subject: Re: response to Roundy's nutritional inquiry
yes thanks, I know this. my question was about the Roundy's brand itself - and its policies on disclosure. can you either tell me their policy or give me a contact phone number for their corporate representative who can speak to which products are made in tree nut/peanut free manufacturing facilities?
thanks
On Nov 2, 2012, at 5:03 PM, O'Leske, Christina wrote:
Hello Christine,
I checked with the company that handles inquiries regarding our products. Per government regulations, the possibility of cross-contamination does not have to be stated on the label. Some companies are doing this voluntarily if they know that is a possibility with their products. In recent years this is becoming more of a concern for consumers so manufacturers are being more sympathetic to their requests. We hope to see more of this type of information on packaging in the future.
Thank you.
Tina O’Leske
Roundy's Supermarkets Inc.
Customer Experience Center (office hours 7:45am to 5:00pm)
Phone: 866-742-6728 / 414-231-5681
Fax: 414-231-7011
Email: christina.o’leske@roundys.com
As a typical "food allergy" customer, I encourage Roundy's to go the way that Trader Joe's goes. Trader Joe's also uses many manufacturers under its house brand. But they require their sub-vendors to disclose to them (even if not on their label) whether the facility handles any of the top 8 allergens, or whether the item is manufactured on shared equipment, and if on shared equipment whether their cleaning procedures meet certified standards. Trader Joe's has a hotline phone number where you can learn the manufacturing/handling environment risks of any of their products.
Until Roundy's can provide manufacturing/handling environment information for the top 8 allergens, I guess I will not be buying any Roundy's brand items.
Thanks,
Christine Young
On Nov 5, 2012, at 9:29 AM, O'Leske, Christina wrote:
Christine,
I am sorry I was not clear. Roundy’s does not have a policy in place at this time regarding labeling for all of our products. Because of that, we do not have a list of these products. Our products are manufactured by many different companies that label them for us. Some of these companies will voluntarily list that information on these products. At this time we do not have a list of tree nut/peanut free manufacturing facilities producing our products.
Thank you.
From: Christine Young [mailto:Crabbiappl@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 8:44 PM
To: O'Leske, Christina
Subject: Re: response to Roundy's nutritional inquiry
yes thanks, I know this. my question was about the Roundy's brand itself - and its policies on disclosure. can you either tell me their policy or give me a contact phone number for their corporate representative who can speak to which products are made in tree nut/peanut free manufacturing facilities?
thanks
On Nov 2, 2012, at 5:03 PM, O'Leske, Christina wrote:
Hello Christine,
I checked with the company that handles inquiries regarding our products. Per government regulations, the possibility of cross-contamination does not have to be stated on the label. Some companies are doing this voluntarily if they know that is a possibility with their products. In recent years this is becoming more of a concern for consumers so manufacturers are being more sympathetic to their requests. We hope to see more of this type of information on packaging in the future.
Thank you.
Tina O’Leske
Roundy's Supermarkets Inc.
Customer Experience Center (office hours 7:45am to 5:00pm)
Phone: 866-742-6728 / 414-231-5681
Fax: 414-231-7011
Email: christina.o’leske@roundys.com
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Hershey's - RELIABLE LABELS
Dear Christine,
Thank you for contacting us about our HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Bar.
We understand the importance of providing accurate information when responding to your nutrition and health-related questions or concerns. As you are aware, we manufacture a wide variety of products. In addition to some of our products being similar in nature, we also offer many of the same products in a variety of sizes. These factors may impact the information you've requested.
We would also like to assure you that we take food allergies very seriously at The Hershey Company and have strict procedures in place to prevent crossover of allergens into other products that do not contain the allergen. In instances where we have a concern about possible contamination by an allergen, we take the added precaution of including an allergy information statement on the label. As always, the single most important thing you can do to maintain an allergen-free diet is to carefully read all product labels prior to each purchase.
If you should have additional questions, please call us at 800-468-1714, weekdays, 9 am - 4 pm ET. Any of our Consumer Representatives will be glad to assist you with any questions you may have regarding our products.
Your interest in our company is appreciated.
Sherkina
Consumer Representative
008350011A
Thank you for contacting us about our HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Bar.
We understand the importance of providing accurate information when responding to your nutrition and health-related questions or concerns. As you are aware, we manufacture a wide variety of products. In addition to some of our products being similar in nature, we also offer many of the same products in a variety of sizes. These factors may impact the information you've requested.
We would also like to assure you that we take food allergies very seriously at The Hershey Company and have strict procedures in place to prevent crossover of allergens into other products that do not contain the allergen. In instances where we have a concern about possible contamination by an allergen, we take the added precaution of including an allergy information statement on the label. As always, the single most important thing you can do to maintain an allergen-free diet is to carefully read all product labels prior to each purchase.
If you should have additional questions, please call us at 800-468-1714, weekdays, 9 am - 4 pm ET. Any of our Consumer Representatives will be glad to assist you with any questions you may have regarding our products.
Your interest in our company is appreciated.
Sherkina
Consumer Representative
008350011A
Newman's pasta sauces - SAFE, salad dressing - NOT SAFE
10/12/2011
Dear Ms. Young,
Thank you for taking the time to write to us at Newman's Own.
All of our products are labeled in compliance with FDA regulations concerning food allergens. The manufacturing plants where our products are produced all have Allergen Management Programs which involve employee training, proper storage and labeling of ingredients containing allergens, scheduling production of products without allergens before production of products with allergens and rigorous sanitation and testing procedures for the manufacturing equipment between production of different products.
With respect to pasta sauces, there are currently no peanuts or tree nuts in our manufacturing facilities. With respect to salad dressing, there are no peanuts in the facilities, but there are tree nuts both in the plant as well as on shared production equipment.
We hope this information was helpful. Thank you for your interest in our products.
Sincerely,
Newman's Own Customer Service
Dear Ms. Young,
Thank you for taking the time to write to us at Newman's Own.
All of our products are labeled in compliance with FDA regulations concerning food allergens. The manufacturing plants where our products are produced all have Allergen Management Programs which involve employee training, proper storage and labeling of ingredients containing allergens, scheduling production of products without allergens before production of products with allergens and rigorous sanitation and testing procedures for the manufacturing equipment between production of different products.
With respect to pasta sauces, there are currently no peanuts or tree nuts in our manufacturing facilities. With respect to salad dressing, there are no peanuts in the facilities, but there are tree nuts both in the plant as well as on shared production equipment.
We hope this information was helpful. Thank you for your interest in our products.
Sincerely,
Newman's Own Customer Service
Thursday, September 13, 2012
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