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As the trailer of messages below shows, I cannot get a straight answer from
the company if JIF is gf or not. Was anyone else successful in finding
out? Have not checked on Skippy, but if someone can give a manufacturer
okay on gf status, that would be great. Appreciate the date of your
call/letter so I can update my list. Thank you.
From: Ion Pnbcr-IM [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2000 12:14 PM
Subject: RE: Jif comments
Thanks for your message.
I wish I could be more helpful. We don't maintain gluten free lists. Please
contact the Celiac Disease Foundation.
Celiac Disease Foundation
13251 Ventura Blvd. Suite #3
Studio City, CA 91604-1838
(818) 990-2354
I hope this information is helpful. Thanks for visiting our website.
Kathy
USA Jif Team
To: Ion Pnbcr-IM/PGI
Subject: RE: Jif comments
Karen,
I too apologize for dragging this out, but what I need to know if your product
contains wheat, rye, oats or any of their derivatives. You have spoken to the
wheat, but not the others. I am on the mailing lists for the FAN and CDF.
Neither of those organizations can tell me if your product contains these
ingredients. Because gluten is often a component in other ingredients
(natural flavors, etc.), reading the label does not always provide the answer.
I appreciate your help on this.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ion Pnbcr-IM [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 7:49 AM
Subject: RE: Jif comments
I know this can be confusing. Companies don't decide what is or isn't an
allergen. Because I'm not a medical professional, I don't know how the
determination is made.
For the best information, I urge you to call the Food Allergy Network at
1-800-929-4040 and asked to be put on their mailing list. Another source of
info is the Celiac Disease Foundation at 1-818-990-2354.
I hope this helps.
Karen
To: Ion Pnbcr-IM/PGI
Subject: RE: Jif comments
Karen,
Thanks for your message. I know wheat is usually considered an allergenic
food. I am not clear if rye, barley or oats (the other gluten containing
grains) are considered allergenic as well. Would you clarify what your
company considers allergenic and I can decide from there. Appreciate your
help.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ion Pnbcr-IM [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 8:44 AM
Subject: Re: Jif comments
Thanks for your message.
We are aware of the seriousness of true food allergies and want to make sure you
have the most current and correct information. Because products change and
consumers may refer to outdated, incorrect information, we no longer send out
printed lists of products which do or do not contain particular ingredients.
All of our food packages have ingredient statements on them. If any known
allergenic food or food component is in the product, it will be listed on the
label. We always recommend that anyone with sensitivity to particular foods or
ingredients should read these labels carefully. If you need additional
information on how to read ingredient statements on labels, please call the Food
Allergy Network at 1-800-929-4040.
Thanks again for contacting us.
Karen
USA Food Team
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