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Received from Famous Dave's this month.  Has anyone received a more 
specific response this year?

Thank you for your message regarding gluten.  We at Famous Dave's take 
allergy information very seriously.  We are currently working on a project to 
collect nutritional and allergen information for the menu items served at 
Famous Dave's.  There are more than a hundred known food allergens and 
many more that are not known but are being discovered on an on-going basis.  
Labeling allergens is currently being debated in court cases across the 
country.  Famous Dave's is working hard to gather the appropriate information 
based on those ruling.  

 

Our restaurants (corporate and franchise) are located in 35 different states 
across the country and can receive different brand products or substitutions, 
which can depend on the local supplier.  These substitutions could alter the 
status of any nutritional or allergen content of our menu items.  We also 
understand diet limitations are not as simple as avoiding food choices based on 
ingredient statements or menu descriptions.  Foods that contain a guest's 
dietary restriction may be cooked near their food or with the same equipment 
(utensils, grills, fryers) causing co-mingling of allergens or food products.  
There are hidden ingredients in many dressings and sauces that could contain 
allergens or dietary restricted items.  I am sure none of this information is new 
to you but it highlights the complexity of the nutrition and allergen situation 
for restaurants preparing scratch cooked menu items.  We will continue to 
work with our suppliers and nutrition professionals to help us gather all the 
information needed to provide our guests with accurate information. I am sorry 
I could not fill your request at this time.

 

Regards,

 

Guest Relations 

Famous Dave’s of America

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