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Listserve mates:
I wrote to Enjoy Life Foods on any possible cross-contamination issues that
may arise.  Here is their response.  Incidentally, I've enjoyed their bread
and bagels, and took a taste of their granola with some trepidation.  Now,
I'll go ahead and enjoy these goodies!
,,,,Mildie


>From: <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 11:14:52 -0500
>
>We greatly appreciate your feedback and questions.  Here are some answers:
>
>Safety is our number one concern. We do not use millet nor are our foods
>made with wheat or any other source of gluten (i.e., barley, rye, oats).
>We have created a dedicated gluten-free facility where we bake all our own
>goodies. We require all ingredient suppliers to fill out non-contamination
>certificates, and we perform routine ELISA gluten tests for extra
>assurance. In addition, we have many steps in place to prevent against
>internal cross-contamination:
>
>-         Once ingredients are received in and seals are broken, they are
>stored in isolated bins. Each bin is clearly labeled and has its own
>individual scoop. At no time does a scoop from one bin get used for
>another bin.
>
>-         Before mixing any batch, employees inspect the mixer to ensure
>it is clean. After every flavor changeover, the mixer is thoroughly washed
>and sanitized. Each batch sheet is then signed by an employee. This
>signature is verification that the mixer was cleaned prior to mixing; that
>each ingredient was measured correctly; that the correct ingredient was
>used; and that the mixer was thoroughly cleaned immediately after the
>batch was made.
>
>-         All equipment (Doughboy, Triumph Cookie Depositor, etc.) is
>thoroughly inspected for cleanliness prior to the production of any
>product. All equipment is thoroughly cleaned immediately following all
>production runs and also during a daily production run if a flavor
>changeover is required.
>
>-         We maintain a master sanitation schedule and documented cleaning
>procedures.
>
>-         All employees are trained in proper cleaning and handling
>procedures. Their employment is dependent on their ability to master the
>importance of adhering to allergy procedures and capacity to understand
>their responsibility to our allergic consumers.
>
>Customer Service
>Enjoy Life Foods
>toll free 888 50 ENJOY
>p:773.889.5070
>f: 773.889.5090
>1601 N. Natchez Ave
>Chicago, IL 60707
><http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/>www.enjoylifefoods.com

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