ALLERIFIC – by Peanut Free Planet
For those who are allergic to more than just peanuts – Peanut Free Planet has launched ALLERIFIC! “The Home World For All Things Allergen Free.”
http://www.allerrific.com/
How to navigate the grocery store
As new food allergy parents, many questions arise. A large part of managing food allergies begins in the grocery store. Eating healthy, home cooked meals becomes a vital part of our lives. Where do I begin? Well, many foods you already eat may be OK – fruits & vegetables are typically void of the top [...]
Updated -Allergy “Friendly” Food Manufacturers
Below is a list of food allergy “friendly” food manufacturers I have compiled over time. Some are all top 8 free, others are only one or more – please do your research! And feel free to make additions!
I recently received an email from Kids With Food Allergies with a link to several of them: http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/resourcespre.php?id=121&title=new_allergy-friendly_food_products_fall_2008
I [...]
EASTER
Hello everyone! I have a few updates to make your Easter safe & fun!!!
Just found Gimbal’s jelly beans at CVS. They are peanut, dairy, egg, gluten and gelatin free & kosher!
Hershey’s chocolate bunnies not labeled as cross-contaminated with peanuts from Target
Peeps are a peanut free food as well as PEZ!!!
Wegmans chocolate chips are free of [...]
PEZ
Pez will be in my Easter Basket this year! They use no peanuts in their facility…The Easter Bunny asked what kind we would like – 2 Thomas’ please!
Eggless Rolls
February 20, 2010 by peanutmom
Filed under Egg allergy, Groceries
This tip comes from Andrea – Need eggless rolls call Curly’s in Lackawanna. They can make rolls without egg wash.
Costanzo’s can’t guarantee eggless, but peanutless.
With Easter around the corner, Federal Meats at the Southgate is great with accommodating customers with food allergies. They will cut the meat in the back, pack it back up and [...]
Allergy Friendly Candy Canes
I spent some serious time in the candy cane departments of both Wegmans and Jo Ann fabrics and found several flavors of allergy friendly candy canes, Spangler brand. Some were cherry, Smarties, Shrek, Mickey Mouse, etc. I did buy one in every flavor. Last year I found some at Toys R Us as well, however [...]
Cake and Ice Cream Sprinkles
January 30, 2009 by peanutmom
Filed under Groceries, Peanut allergy
Recently Wilton Industries has changed it’s manufacturing of “sprinkles” to a peanut facility. They are a widely distributed item, making it difficult to treat our little ones to festive Holiday cookies and treats.
I contacted Signature Brands, makers of Cake Mate Decors and they state their products are clearly labeled and the majority of their “sprinkles”, icings [...]
Valentine’s Treat Ideas from AvoidingMilkProtein.com
Valentine’s Day is coming there are more options than ever for the allergic, no matter what your allergy or taste.
Premium Chocolatiers Offers an assortment of heart shaped, dairy and nut free, chocolates for Valentines Day. Presented in a checkerboard pattern of light and dark chocolates.
Tickle Your Tummy Fun Valentine cookies shapes for kids, and kids [...]
FYI – Walnut sponges
Hello everyone – Anyone who has read their FAAN newsletter this month saw our newest hurtle – Walnut shell scrubbies for sponges. Please read the packaging before purchase. I don’t have much more to say.