my own tips to get through life, and a catalogue of manufacturer responses to the question, "are your products safe for someone who needs to avoid cross-contamination by peanut and tree nut dust?"
DISCLAIMER: It is crucial to read all food labels, EACH time you buy a product to double check the ingredients and disclosures –– manufacturers have been known to change recipes, sourced ingredients, processing facilities, handling/packaging procedures, etc. without warning. Never re-post anything from this blog without this disclaimer!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Streit Kosher Foods - bag in a box mixes are safe!
We make macaroons and use coconut and tree nuts. However, that is done on a
separate line in a separate room and no nuts are used on the equipment we
use to make the cake mixes and all our other bag in a box mixes. The
production supervisor is very careful about allergens and there is no chance
of cross contamination.
Alan Adler
Aron Streit, Inc.
150 Rivington St.
New York, NY 10002
separate line in a separate room and no nuts are used on the equipment we
use to make the cake mixes and all our other bag in a box mixes. The
production supervisor is very careful about allergens and there is no chance
of cross contamination.
Alan Adler
Aron Streit, Inc.
150 Rivington St.
New York, NY 10002
Friday, May 21, 2010
Kelloggs nutrition labels online
http://www.fafh.com/products/Default.aspx
Austin
Bear Naked
Carrs
Eggo
Famous Amos
Gardenburger
Kashi
Keebler
Kelloggs
Morningstar Farms
Murray Sugar Free
Sunshine
Worthington
Austin
Bear Naked
Carrs
Eggo
Famous Amos
Gardenburger
Kashi
Keebler
Kelloggs
Morningstar Farms
Murray Sugar Free
Sunshine
Worthington
Monday, May 17, 2010
WONKA non-chocolate candies are SAFE
Laffy Taffy
Nerds
Sweet Tarts
Pixy Stix
Spree
Bottle Caps
Runts
Per Wonka (division of Nestle) these candies are not made in facilities that also process foods containing peanuts and tree nuts. Wonka makes other candies that are not made in dedicated nut free facilities. Also, Wonka will put a cross-contamination warning on risky candies, but only on the package you buy, not on each individual piece (e.g. Fun Size pieces).
Nerds
Sweet Tarts
Pixy Stix
Spree
Bottle Caps
Runts
Per Wonka (division of Nestle) these candies are not made in facilities that also process foods containing peanuts and tree nuts. Wonka makes other candies that are not made in dedicated nut free facilities. Also, Wonka will put a cross-contamination warning on risky candies, but only on the package you buy, not on each individual piece (e.g. Fun Size pieces).
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Donuts- Hostess Donettes are SAFE from factories 07 and 57
Hostess Donettes - the only safe bakeries in our area are #07 and # 57 - coding info on best by date May05 57 (as of 10/19/12) - HOSTESS IS NOW CLOSED!!!
Krispy Kreme - is safe, but there are none in downtown Chicago
Holey Donuts
My solutions: (a) Trader Joe's frozen Ebelskeivers, or (b) I make them, or (c) Rice Krispie Squares
Krispy Kreme - is safe, but there are none in downtown Chicago
Holey Donuts
My solutions: (a) Trader Joe's frozen Ebelskeivers, or (b) I make them, or (c) Rice Krispie Squares
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Kashi labeling discloses potential cross-contamination.
All of our product packages have labeled the top eight potentially allergenic ingredients (i.e. peanut, tree nut, cow's milk, egg, soybean, wheat, fish and shellfish) in a separate box directly below the ingredient list on the Nutrition Facts side panel. Because product formulations can change at any time, we encourage our consumers to check the ingredient statement on each package they purchase for the most up-to-date information on the ingredients contained in that product.
Our production lines are thoroughly cleaned between allergen containing products and we follow good manufacturing practices. We have validated (through testing) our allergen cleaning processes in all of our facilities. We are very concerned about food allergies and want to ensure that our products are safe for food allergic consumers to eat. 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. For this reason, we have chosen to warn consumers allergic to peanuts and tree nuts of the potential for extremely low levels by using a may contain statement.
For all other top 8 allergens - if the product contains the allergen, it will be listed below the ingredient statement. If it is not listed below the ingredient statement, we are confident that the product is safe for consumption. Please trust the labeling and continue to check it for any changes.
Our production lines are thoroughly cleaned between allergen containing products and we follow good manufacturing practices. We have validated (through testing) our allergen cleaning processes in all of our facilities. We are very concerned about food allergies and want to ensure that our products are safe for food allergic consumers to eat. 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. For this reason, we have chosen to warn consumers allergic to peanuts and tree nuts of the potential for extremely low levels by using a may contain statement.
For all other top 8 allergens - if the product contains the allergen, it will be listed below the ingredient statement. If it is not listed below the ingredient statement, we are confident that the product is safe for consumption. Please trust the labeling and continue to check it for any changes.
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