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Almost a dozen people reported they eat Cocoa Puffs w/out reacting. On the
other hand, many people cautioned and suggested to eat the cereals that are
clearly marked GF. Personally, my 15 yr old daughter, gf for 8 years, had a
reaction the day she ate Cocoa Puffs and has decided to take a pass on it.
I rec'd the following corporate response:
Dear Valued Consumer:
Thank you for contacting General Mills concerning the ingredients in our
products. As manufacturers and consumers, we understand your concern about
potential allergens in the foods you eat. Our primary goal is to provide
accurate information, and we believe this is best accomplished by referring to
the specific ingredients listed on each product package. This is the most
current information for your needs.
Our products are labeled for the top 8 allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy
products, eggs, soy, wheat, crustaceans, and fish) plus sesame, sunflower and
mollusks. We label for these allergens using CONTAINS and/or MAY CONTAIN lists
located directly below the product’s ingredient list.
CONTAINS means that the allergen(s) is included in the product’s recipe. The
allergen(s) will be listed in the ingredient list, and also in the CONTAINS
statement just below the ingredient list.
MAY CONTAIN means that the allergen(s) is not in the product’s recipe but
could be present as result of the manufacturing process regardless of our best
efforts to exclude it. These allergens will not be included in the ingredient
list.
Both CONTAINS and MAY CONTAIN mean that if you are sensitive to the specific
allergen(s) in the list, no matter which way it is listed, you should avoid
this product.
This ingredient and allergen information is for the package in hand. It is not
intended for other packages of the same product. Ingredients may vary from one
package to another due to product reformulation. If you have allergy concerns,
please carefully read the ingredient information on each package.
We hope this information helps you. You may also want to contact the Food
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) at 1-800-929-4040, or visit their web site
at www.foodallergy.org. Although they cannot provide specific ingredient
information regarding a particular product, they are a good resource to help in
the management of your allergies and sensitivities.
We appreciate your interest. Please contact us again with any further questions
or comments.
Sincerely,
Amy Sadowski
Consumer Services
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