<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> 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