We
understand and share the concerns expressed by consumers who are
affected by food allergies. Our Company has been one of the leaders in
the food industry in devising manufacturing processes to reduce the risk
of allergens from contaminating allergen-free products. We have worked
extensively with allergy organizations, such as The Food Allergy and
Anaphylaxis Network and research groups, to communicate allergen
information and keep updated on allergen issues.
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 encourage
consumers with food allergies to check the ingredient statement on each
package for the most current ingredient information because product
formulations can change at anytime. If the allergen in concern is not
listed below the ingredient statement, we are confident that the product
is safe for consumption. Please trust the labeling.
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. 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. The equipment is thoroughly cleaned in between processes and we follow Good Manufacturing Practices in all of our facilities.
Beyond the top eight allergens, all ingredients are declared within the ingredient statement. If you are concerned about a specific ingredient, please review the ingredient statement to determine if it is part of the product formulation.
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. 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. The equipment is thoroughly cleaned in between processes and we follow Good Manufacturing Practices in all of our facilities.
Beyond the top eight allergens, all ingredients are declared within the ingredient statement. If you are concerned about a specific ingredient, please review the ingredient statement to determine if it is part of the product formulation.
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