<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Dear Listmates, I'm bringing up this question because I did an archive search regarding the GF status of Best Foods/Hellman's mayonnaise. I found info in the archives that conflicted with info people sent me when I posted the question. I tried calling Best Foods to get an answer but haven't heard back from them since my call last week. I also did a general search on Heinz products (ketchup for example) and found archive info that was in disagreement. I tried to keep my searches within the same year and as recent as possible but I did run into conflicts. We are encouraged to search the archives before we ask a question, which is sensible as it keeps list volume down. However, I am wondering what is the most useful way to do a search to ensure accurate results. In my line of work (research scientist) we are required to cite references that are credible and valid. Is it reasonable to assume that an archival source that provides info directly gathered from a call to the company that produces a food item would fit this criteria? What other things make a good reference in archival material of the sort we collect from our list? Thanks, Lissy ps) I still don't know about the Hellman's mayonnaise! [log in to unmask]