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FYI

I started taking Beano several years ago for not only when I ate cooked 
beans, but several kinds of vegetables--broccoli and cabbage, in 
particular.  The ingredient list looked okay.  Last Saturday I bought a 
bottle of Bean tablets and listed in the ingredient label was wheat.  I 
took the bottle back for a refund.  In response, to my email to the 
company about the change in ingredients this is the response I 
received.

Dear Ms. Wyckoff,
We are happy to respond to your question regarding the contents of 
gluten in Beano.

The Food allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) 
went into effect on January 1, 2006, focusing on the labeling of foods 
that contain certain drug allergens.  The United States Congress has 
identified wheat as a major food allergen.  Since wheat bran is used in 
the process that manufactures the active ingredient in Beano, 
Alpha-galactosidase enzyme (aspergillus niger), GlaxoSmithKline made 
the decision to list wheat under active ingredients on the new 
packaging.  This labeling change does not reflect a change in formula 
and is only a labeling change.

We hope this information is helpful and appreciate you taking the time 
to contact us.

Sincerely,

Marilyn
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare

Beano did help take care of some of my stomach discomfort but I still 
always had some gas.  Hmm.  Now I know.  One wonders how many other 
products are out there like this.

Betty

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