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Companies with exemplary labeling practices
For those that might be brand new to the internet. If you see words in light blue, those are called hyperlinks. If you click on them, it will open a new window providing you with more info.
The Food & Drug Administration dictates that only the top 8 allergens [Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Soy, Wheat] must disclosed in product labeling. Gluten intolerants must remove wheat, barley, rye and oats* from their diet. Wheat is the only one that must be declared, so that can leave us wondering about barley, rye and oats* in products.
Or does it? Not always...
Some companies have gone above and beyond their legal duty in telling us what is in their product. It's these companies that make shopping a bit easier for us. Why? Because we can read the label and know if a product is safe - in most cases.
If we don't know labeling practices of companies, sometimes they have ingredients that are questionable. This means we need to call them to verify the GF status of their products.
Often times one company has many brands, it helps to know which brands belong to which company. This will help narrow down your selections. In the posts below, you'll see links to a company's various brands.
Be sure to check out our Reading Labels thread.
There are various lists of GF Friendly Companies out on the web - like this one.
*Commercial Oats have been shown to have variable [and often high] amounts of gluten via cross contamination. However there are companies that do grow and process Pure GF oats. Be aware that some gluten intolerants can react to the protein found in oats just as they react to gluten - so proceed with caution. If you're just starting out on the GF diet, it's recommended to wait 1 year before you add pure GF oats back into your diet and do so slowly, only 1/4 cup per day.
Alphabetical Index of Companies contained in this thread
B&G Foods
Blue Bunny
ConAgra
Del Monte
General Mills
Hain Celestial Group
Hormel
Kraft
Lee Kum Kee USA
McCormick
Marzetti Brands
Nestle
Newman's Own
Sara Lee
Unilever
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B&G Foods Brands
| Marge the B&G Foods Rep. on 5/13/08 wrote: | Food Allergens, Labeling Information
The United States Food and Drug Administration requires all manufacturers of food products to clearly state in terms commonly understood by consumers i.e. “plain English,” the presents of Major Food Allergens within or in immediate proximity to the ingredient declaration.
B&G Foods Inc. is sensitive to the needs of the allergic consumer and has taken the necessary steps to identify the Major Food Allergens within the ingredient declaration to prevent cross contamination in the manufacturing process and to employ Good Manufacturing Practices in all of it’s manufacturing facilities.
(A) According to the FDA there are 8 Major Food Allergens, which account for 90% of the allergic reactions in people (1) Peanuts, (2) Tree Nuts (3) Eggs, (4) Soy, (5) Dairy (6) Wheat, Rye, Barley, Oats, Gluten, Spelt (7) Fish, (8 ) Shellfish
(B) There are also 6 secondary allergens that account for the majority of the remaining 10% of allergic reactions (1) Cottonseed, (2) Poppy Seed, (3) Celery Seed, (4) Sesame Seed, (5) Sunflower Seed, and (6) Legumes
(C) There are also allergen type food sensitive ingredients such as (1) Sulfites and
(2) Color Additives
(1) A food that contains a protein of a Major Food Allergen should be labeled in a manner that informs the consumer of the allergen’s presence, regardless of its source. Ingredient declarations, which appear on the information panel of food labels are the primary vehicle for communicating information about food allergens to the at-risk population.
Information on Major Food Allergens should appear within or in the immediate proximity to ingredient declarations.
(2) The use of an asterisk should be placed after the ingredient name of each Major Food Allergen. For products that contain two or more ingredients that contain a Major Food Allergen the asterisk should be placed after each relevant ingredient in the product. Example” Wheat*, Soy*, Natural Flavoring*. The asterisk refers the consumer to a statement which identified the ingredient term commonly understood by consumers. This statement should be placed at the end of or in immediate proximity to the ingredient statement.
(3) The statement. (*Allergy Information: Contains – Wheat, Soy) should be placed at the end of, or in immediate proximity to the ingredient declaration.
Note: The statement *Allergen Information Contains . . . . . is the format to be used on all B&G Labels.
(4) The Supplemental Allergen Statement has limited use. It applies to those manufacturing facilities in which processing lines and or equipment are used to manufacture several products, some of which contain Major Food Allergens. The food products prepared in those facilities are potentially exposed to inadvertent contact with Major Food Allergens. A statement such as (This product is produced in a facility that processes peanut, wheat and soy) should be placed on the end of or in immediate proximity to the ingredient statement.
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B&G Foods Web site
B&G Foods GF List
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ConAgra Brands
| Verified via phone by TEC on 09/13/06 wrote: | | "How can I determine if Hunts and other Conagra brand products contain gluten?" She told me that they don't hide gluten containing grains. Wheat would be listed in the allergy information section and the other grains (rye, barley and oats) would be clearly listed in the ingredients. I then said if natural flavorings contains barley then it would be listed as natural flavorings(barley) and she said correct. |
ConAgra Brands
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General Mills Brands
General Mills will declare wheat, barley, rye & oats.
| Quote: | "It is our goal to help our consumers determine whether or not they can include our products in their diet. To accurately accomplish this, we believe it is best to refer to the specific ingredients listed on each product package.
However, we do understand that ingredients can be confusing, so we want to assure you if the ingredient label does not list wheat, barley,rye, oats or gluten containing ingredients sourced from these grains, then the product would be gluten-free. Sources of gluten are listed on the label even if the source of gluten is part of another ingredient (such as flavoring or spice). Because ingredients may vary from one package to another due to product reformulation, you should use the product's ingredient label to provide you with current and accurate information." |
General Mills Brands
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Hain Celestial Group
| Hain's on 01/18/07 wrote: | Thank you for taking the time to contact us regarding our Terra products. We apologize for the delay in our reply and appreciate your patience. We strive to maintain the highest quality products and we appreciate your patronage.
The Hain Celestial Group's labeling declares major allergens (peanuts, soybeans, milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans, tree nuts, and wheat) and we follow the U.S. FDA's regulations. In addition, our labeling always declares gluten containing ingredients. We recognize the serious nature of the allergen issue and we strive to minimize risk.
Both major and minor ingredients of all products, as well as all processing procedures and equipment, are closely scrutinized and all potential allergen issues as determined by the Hain Celestial Group are declared on our labeling.
We assure you, the consumer, that strict manufacturing processes and procedures are in place and that each manufacturing facility has active allergen control programs.
Terra products generally do not contain any gluten containing ingredients. All allergy inducing ingredient is stated
On the label. Please read the label thoroughly before you purchase. Terra makes a variety of products and it is
not possible to review each one for the ingredients.
Thank you for your continued support of The Hain Celestial Group. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-434-4246, Monday through Friday from 7AM - 5PM Mountain Time. |
Hain's Celestial Group Brands
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Hormel Brands
Dealing with Hormel is a treat. They are always helpful, friendly and knowledgeable...and ya gotta their labeling practices! They are allergen aware company.
| Hormel FAQ Page wrote: | Which food allergens are recognized in Hormel Foods products?
We recognize the top eight allergens:
Peanuts
Tree Nuts
Milk Products
Eggs
Soy
Wheat
Crustaceans
Fish
These will be clearly listed on the ingredient listing.
To avoid food allergens in our products, always read the ingredient label on every package. This ingredient listing should be reviewed prior to every purchase, as ingredients and product formulations may change.
We also provide information on Hormel Foods products that are gluten free. Click here to learn more about our gluten free product offerings.
Gluten Free Products
Do you have a listing of gluten free products?
We are providing the following list of products as a general guideline for those presently produced and distributed in the United States with formulas that do not contain gluten in the form of wheat, rye, oats, and barley. Although our products are labeled in compliance with government regulations, it is always necessary to read the labels on the products to determine if the food product meets your required needs. Parents and individuals with food allergies and/or food intolerances are responsible for reading the label of all products they intend to use regardless of how the product is represented on this site.
If you have any questions, please call our Customer Service Representatives at 1-800-523-4635. |
Hormel's GF Product Page
Hormel Brands
Hormel's GF Product PDF
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Kraft Brands
Kraft will declare wheat, barley, rye & oats.
| Quote: | Reading Labels:
Carefully read the ingredient statements on all food labels each time you make food selections. This enables you to obtain the most accurate ingredient information for the specific products you select. It also allows you to get the most current information since ingredients in products may change over time. The ingredient information on labels of Kraft products is very specific to help you make accurate and informed choices. If a Kraft product contains gluten, a source of gluten will be listed in the ingredient statement, no matter how small the amount. For labeling purposes, we include wheat, barley, rye and oats as sources of gluten. |
Kraft Product Info locator
Don't miss - How to read Kraft labels. This an easy to understand demonstration on how to read Kraft labels!
Kraft's Largest Brands
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McCormick Brands
| McCormick's FAQ Page on Gluten wrote: | Question
Do your products contain gluten?
Answer
All of our single ingredient spices and herbs are gluten-free and 100% pure, with nothing added to them. All of our extracts, including Pure Vanilla, are also gluten-free. Some of our products do contain gluten, and this will be clearly listed in BOLD type within the ingredient statement. We do not maintain a list of gluten-free products, as our formulas change from time to time. |
McCormick's Web site
McCormick's Brands: McCormick Gourmet, Zatarain's, Old Bay
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Nestle Brands
They will declare all gluten.
| In Email dated 5/12/08 - A Customer Service Rep wrote: | Thank you for contacting Nestlé®.
In regards to your inquiry, there are eight major food allergens, including milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (such as walnuts and almonds), soy, wheat, fish and shellfish. Labeling regulation requires that all ingredients added to products be listed in the ingredient statement. For these eight major allergens, Nestlé ensures that they are labeled, regardless of the amount or whether a supplier may have added it to their ingredient. It is the responsibility of Nestlé to ensure that these ingredients are properly labeled by their common or usual name in the ingredient statement.
We want to help our consumers avoid inadvertent ingestion of their specific allergens of concern by accurately informing them about the product ingredients and by following Good Manufacturing Practices in our factories. All factories using a critical allergen as an ingredient must take all reasonable precautions to avoid cross-contact of products that do not normally contain these allergens and products that do not carry a specific mention in the ingredient statement. These precautionary measures include efficient cleaning of production lines and equipment and strict separation of materials that may contain critical allergens. If an allergen does not appear on the ingredient statement, then it has not been added to the product and the likelihood of cross-contamination contact is so extremely low that the risk is insignificant.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you and hope your inquiry was handled to your satisfaction. If you have a product in question, please call the toll free number on the label or package.
Gluten
Labeling regulations require that if any of the eight recognized known allergens, such as gluten, are in the product, they must be listed in the ingredient statement. We always list the allergen by its common name.
Additionally, our factories, that use any of the recognized allergens as an ingredient, take all precautions to avoid cross contact of products that do not contain them. We always add a cautionary statement at the end of our packaging ingredient listing if a product is made on the same line or factory of those products containing a recognized allergen. It is recommended that you always check the label before purchasing a product.
I have included a link to our gluten free list at the end of this email that I hope you will find helpful. |
| A Consumer Response Representative - Nov. 2007 wrote: | | For several years now Nestlé has been following a strict labeling policy with regard to any of the "Big Eight" allergens in our foods and incoming ingredients. We have insisted that our suppliers notify us if gluten is used in any of their ingredients and yet is not declared on their labeling. Thus, we believe that we have uncovered any potential uses of gluten containing ingredients. Therefore, any Nestlé products will be fully labeled for any presence of gluten or gluten containing ingredients. |
We can tell they do indeed declare more than just wheat, by looking at their Toll House Butterscotch chips product label.
| Quote: | INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCONUT OIL, LACTOSE, WHEY (FROM MILK), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (INCLUDING BARLEY PROTEIN), NONFAT MILK, SODIUM CASEINATE (FROM MILK), BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE), BUTTER, CARAMEL COLOR.
MADE ON EQUIPMENT THAT ALSO PROCESSES PEANUTS. |
Nestle's GF List
Nestle's Brands
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Newman's Own
Newman's Allergen Info & Product Info
Newman's Own Brands
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Newman's Own Organic
| Newman's Own Organic website wrote: | Do you carry any products that are gluten free?
Some of our gluten free products include our: Chocolate Bars except Crisp Rice, Chocolate Cups, and No Salt/No Butter Pop's Corn, Olive Oil, and Our Balsamic Vinegar. Note: All of these items are manufactured on equipment that processes products containing gluten. There could be trace amounts of egg, milk powder, peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, and soy in any of our items. Our Wheat-Free/Dairy-Free items do have a type of gluten known as glutenin and gliadin, which is found in barley flour. |
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Unilever Brands
| Unilever Customer Service on 5/12/08 wrote: | Hello,
Thanks so much for writing!
It is important to know and understand that Unilever takes a proactive role in managing all food allergy issues.
Unilever also follows good manufacturing practices-established procedures to identify potential risk areas to prevent "cross contact" between allergen and non-allergen foods.
Unilever has accurate labeling and good manufacturing practices. Unilever focuses of the eight most common allergies identified by both U.S. FDA and the Food Allergy Network. These allergens are eggs, milk and dairy products, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish as well as any ingredient that may contain gluten.
Unilever takes great care to be certain that the ingredient statements of all of our products are accurately labeled and are in full regulatory compliance as outlined by the FDA/USDA guidelines.
As always, if you cannot determine whether the product contains the ingredient in question, you should not use it.
Kind regards,
Your friends at Unilever |
http://www.unilever.com/ourbrands/ - Includes non-food items
http://www.unileverusa.com/ourbrands/foods/ - Food items
Unilever Family Product List as of 12/10/06
Amora
Axe
Becel
Bertolli
Blue Band
Calvé
Cif
Comfort
Country Crock & Dori...
Domestos
Dove
Flora
Heartbrand
Hellmann's
Knorr
Lifebuoy
Lipton
Lux
Omo
Pond's
Radiant
Rama
Rexona
Signal
Slim·Fast
Sunsilk
Surf
Vaseline
Wish-Bone
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Blue Bunny Ice Cream - Frozen Yogurts - Desserts
| On 5/21/08 - Blue Bunny's Nutrition Page (see gluten information link) wrote: | Federal Definition of "Gluten-Free"
The January 23 edition of the Federal Register contained a notice of proposed rule making to define the use of the term "gluten-free" for voluntary use for food labeling, to mean that the food does not contain any of the following: An ingredient that is any species of the grains wheat, rye, barley or a crossbred hybrid of these grains, an ingredient derived from them and that has not been processed to remove the gluten, or that has been processed to remove the gluten but more than 20 ppm remains. In addition, a food made from oats that bears a gluten-free claim in its labeling would be deemed misbranded if the claim suggests that all such foods are gluten-free or if 20 ppm or more of gluten is present in the food.
Gluten Content of BLUE BUNNY® Products
Obvious gluten-containing ingredients in BLUE BUNNY® products include items with wafers, cookies, brownies, cookie dough, bisque and pretzels. For the safety of our customers, if any ingredient such as a flavoring, stabilizer, emulsifier, color or coating contains gluten, it will be named in the ingredient statement. In general, BLUE BUNNY® products are gluten-free unless they contain obvious gluten-containing ingredients or gluten content is otherwise noted in a product's ingredient statement. |
Blue Bunny's Product & Nutrition Guide
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Sara Lee Brands
| in an email dated 4/7/09, Juile wrote: | Dear Al,
Thank you for contacting Sara Lee. It is always important to hear from our consumers, and we appreciate the time you have taken to contact us.
Here at Sara Lee, we have a 'truth in labeling policy'. Anytime there is a gluten-containing ingredient in one of our products, the ingredient will be listed on the ingredient label. These ingredients include those that may be present as a result of cross-contact. As we do not print a gluten-free list, we recommend checking the label every time for any ingredients your physician has told you to stay away from. We never hide gluten-containing ingredients in general listings such as flavorings or spices.
Again, thank you for your interest in our company. We appreciate your patronage. Should you have any comments or questions in the future, please contact us via our website at www.saralee.com or by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-925-3326. Our representatives are available Monday-Friday between the hours of 7am and 6pm CST.
Sincerely,
Sara Lee Consumer Affairs Representative |
| In an email on 5/27/08 - Juile wrote: | Thank you for contacting us again with your questions on gluten. To clarify what was stated, the policy of Sara Lee is that any gluten-containing ingredients will be listed in the ingredients and will not be hidden in any flavors or spices. The reason for this is that gluten can come from grains other than wheat. The ingredient listings may include the grains themselves, or other ingredients such as malt which can be derived from these grains. We encourage customers to obtain a list of gluten-containing ingredients from their physicians. Other great sources of information are www.celiacsociety.com and www.foodallergy.org. Because Sara Lee does not print a list of gluten-free products, we encourage customers to always read the labels.
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| In an email on 5/23/08, Mindy wrote: | Dear Al,
Thank you for contacting Sara Lee. It's always important to hear from our consumers, and we appreciate the time you have taken to contact us.
In response to your inquiry, Sara Lee takes quality and allergens very seriously. We follow a truth in labeling policy on all of our products. The top eight allergens required by the FDA will always be listed in the "contains statement" whether the result of being an ingredient or as a result of cross contact. The top eight allergens are: Dairy, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Fish, and Shellfish. We recommend always reading and trusting our labels. In addition, if we change ingredients in our products, the changes would be reflected on the label. Please be assured that we will always do our best to produce high quality products that you and your family will enjoy.
If there is someone in your household with an allergy, we recommend you contact your physician with any further questions.
Again, thank you for your interest in our company. We appreciate your business. Should you have any comments or questions in the future, please contact us via our website at www.saralee.com or by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-323-7117. Our representatives are available Monday-Friday between the hours of 7am and 6pm CST
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Sara Lee Brands
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Marzetti Brands
| In an email on 6/02/08 - a representative wrote: | Below, please find a list of our products that would be considered safe for celiac sprue patients, based on the current proposed standards set forth by the F. D. A. We hope this information will be helpful to you so that you can make appropriate decisions for your health. Products NOT considered gluten-free will be so indicated on the list.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Consumer Services
T. Marzetti Company
F.D.A. proposes standards for 'gluten-free' foods
(FoodBusinessNews.net, January 23, 2007)
by Eric Schroeder
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday set forth a proposed rule that would allow companies to define foods made without a protein found in wheat, rye and barley as "gluten-free."
The proposal, detailed in the Jan. 23 issue of the Federal Register, would allow companies to voluntarily flag foods without the cereal protein, which can cause inflammation of the small intestine in the estimated 1.5 million to 3 million Americans with celiac disease. Gluten may trigger an immune response in celiac sufferers that damages the lining of the small intestine. Eventually, that damage may hamper the ability of the intestine to absorb nutrients. Celiac disease has no cure but may be managed by avoiding foods that contain gluten. According to the F.D.A., the term "gluten-free" would be eligible to be used in labeling of foods that do not contain any of the following:• an ingredient that is any species of the grains wheat, rye, barley, or a crossbred hybrid of these grains;• an ingredient that is derived from a prohibited grain and that has not been processed to remove gluten (e.g., wheat flour);• an ingredient that is derived from a prohibited grain and that has been processed to remove gluten (e.g., wheat starch), if the use of that ingredient results in the presence of 20 parts per million or more gluten in the food;• or 20 p.p.m or more gluten. The F.D.A. noted that any food that bears the "gluten-free" claim but fails to meet the conditions specified in the proposed definition would be considered "misbranded." "Establishing a definition of the term ‘gluten-free’ and uniform conditions for its
use in the labeling of foods is needed to ensure that individuals with celiac disease are not misled and are provided with truthful and accurate information with respect to foods so labeled," the F.D.A. said. The F.D.A. is accepting comments on the proposed rule until
April 23.
The following products have been reviewed for the possible presence/absence of gluten. The guidelines used to make this determination are in accordance with the FDA's definition of the term "gluten" as outlined in the proposed rule (above) to define and permit the voluntary use of the labeling claim gluten-free. |
While it appears that are following the proposed FDA ruling on gluten free labeling, I wanted better clarification, so I asked this question...
| Al wrote: | Hi,
Thank you for sending me the email below. It is helpful to see your
list of gluten free products. However, I tend to rely on reading labels
instead of memorizing lists of GF products. So, I want to make sure I
fully understand your ingredient labeling.
It appears that you have adopted the FDA's proposed guidelines on
voluntarily labeling products "Gluten Free". THANK YOU!!!
Based on your email, It's my understanding that you will declare wheat,
barley, rye or oats in your ingredient list? I would be able to tell if
a product is gluten free simply by reading your label?
Thanks again!
Al |
I was hoping for a very simple, Yes or No answer 
| In an email on 6/4/08 - a representative wrote: |
Thank you for your e-mail regarding our products.
It is indeed our company policy to declare any form
of gluten that is in our products.
We hope this information is useful to you, and allows
you to make the appropriate choice for your needs.
Thank you again for taking the time to write us.
Sincerely,
Consumer Services
T. Marzetti Company
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Marzetti Brands
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Lee Kum Kee USA
| On 06/08/2008 - Lee Kum Kee's FAQ Webpage wrote: | | From time to time, Lee Kum Kee introduces new products that are gluten-free. We clearly list the top nine major allergens on the ingredient list if they are included in the product. The nine major allergens are soy, wheat or other gluten-containing grains, peanuts, eggs, milk (dairy), tree nuts, shellfish and crustaceans, fish, and sesame. For your own safety, please check the ingredient list on the label before purchasing a product. |
Lee Kum Kee
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