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> Hi Everyone,
>
> I received the following response to my inquiry to Farmland Foods.  It is
> very disappointing that they cannot or will not take the time to find out
> what is in their products.  Hopefully, the new labeling law will change
this
> situation.
>
> Barbara
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Farmland Foods" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 1:53 PM
> Subject: Barbara Hicks - gluten question
>
>
> > Dear Barbara:
> >
> > Thank you for contacting us regarding your question regarding gluten in
> > our Farmland Brand products. It is unfortunate that certain ingredients
> > have an effect on certain people.
> >
> > Spice formulations from our suppliers and secondary suppliers, can
> > change from time to time and still be correct under USDA labeling
> > requirements. Because of this, along with the possibility of cross
> > contamination from the secondary suppliers to our own main ingredients,
> > we cannot absolutely guarantee that any of our products would be gluten
> > free.
> >
> > We wish we had a different answer for you and others who have contacted
> > us, but we just cannot guarantee that a product, at any given time would
> > not contain the ingredients you are questioning.
> >
> > Farmland Foods does offer a new line of "All Natural" fresh pork items.
> >  The "All Natural" is stated on the label, along with no antibiotic
> > residues, no added hormones, no artificial ingredients and minimally
> > processed. While it does not have a gluten free guarantee on the label,
> > perhaps you can better evaluate if this fits into any information that
> > you may have.
> >
> > Have a great day, and again, thank you for your contact with our
> > company.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Leslie Thomas
> > Consumer Relations
> > Farmland Foods, Inc.
> > PO Box 20121
> > Kansas City, MO 64195
> >
> > www.farmlandfoods.com
> > www.carando.com
> > www.farmlandfoodservice.com
> >
> > Office:  800.843.6603 x4491
> > Fax:     816.801.1957
> >
>
>

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