Discussions by Shannon S.
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discussionin the Gluten Free community
Hi everyone, in a couple of weeks I'm putting out a Thanksgiving themed Better Buyer and I would love to find out what Gluten Free products you recommend for Thanksgiving day -- feel free to rattle off things on and not on Zeer :D
I'd also love to get some awesome Thanksgiving themed reviews if you guys have the chance!
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discussionin the Gluten Free community
Enjoy Life Foods is having an Online Halloween Party -- send them a photo of your kids dressed up for Halloween, they'll send you a $5 gift certificate! Details here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Enjoy-Life-Foods/27026048141
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discussionin the Vegan community
Would you feed your pet a Vegan or Vegetarian diet? I explore this interesting issue on the Zeer Blog.
http://blog.zeer.com/2008/09/15/vegan-vegetarian-diets-cats-dogs/
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discussionin the Egg Allergy community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 4, 2008 -- T. Marzetti Company, Columbus, Ohio is recalling a limited number of 12 fl. oz. bottles of Girard's Honey Dijon Peppercorn (item 58105) because they may have the incorrect back label of Girard's French Dressing (item 58015). The Girard's Honey Dijon Peppercorn contains eggs, which is not declared as an ingredient on the Girard's French label. People who have allergies to egg run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume this product.
More info here: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/marzetti09_08.html
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discussionin the Tree Nut Allergy community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Hershey, PA -- September 4, 2008 -- The Hershey Company today announced a voluntary recall of 7.25-ounce plastic bottles of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping because they contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The only 7.25-ounce bottles of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping affected have the code 69N printed on the back of the bottle below the UPC symbol. The UPC/Bar Code is 346000. The item in question was available for purchase nationwide after July 8, 2008.
More info here: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/hershey09_08.html
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discussionin the Soy Allergy community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- August 15, 2008 ? The manufacturer of Publix Vanilla Wafers is recalling a limited number of 12oz boxes of Vanilla Wafers with a code date of 030409A as they may contain undeclared soy. Persons who have an allergy to soy run the risk of a serious or possible life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected product. The UPC number may be found on the side label below the Nutrition Facts panel:
Publix Vanilla Wafers, UPC: 41415-00609
The product was distributed throughout the chain to include stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee.
More info at: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/publix08_08.html
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discussionin the Milk Allergy community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 27, 2008 - Landover, MD -- Giant Food has announced a voluntary recall of Giant brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop as the items contain milk products which are not declared on the labels. Giant removed from its shelves all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic bread and all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic spread products.
The following products are affected by this recall:
* 16 oz. Giant Garlic Bread: UPC #21476670000
* 16 oz. Giant Garlic Spread: UPC #20173310000
For more information go to:
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/giantfood06_08.html
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discussionin the Milk Allergy community
Milk Allergy Alert!
Bay Valley Foods is recalling five cases (24 cans per case) of mislabeled Kroger Chicken Noodle Soup because it may contain undeclared milk. The cans actually contain Cream of Celery soup. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk are at risk if they consume these products. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this alert.
More information (including sell by dates and contact number) here:
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/bayvalley06_08.html
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discussionin the Tree Nut Allergy community
Just an alert for those with severe Tree Nut Allergies!
"Kraft Foods is recalling 12,553 cases of Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal with the ?Best When Used By? date of 17DEC08 because a small number of boxes may contain tree nuts (almonds, pecans and/or walnuts), and no nut ingredients are declared on the label. The Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal has a UPC code of 00430000238900 and comes in a 13-oz retail carton. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. "
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kraft06_08.html
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discussionin the Organic community
Hi everyone! Any recommendations for Organic Kidney Beans -- I've used Goya and Rievi, but I don't like that they uses firming agents and color enhancers. I live in Boston if that helps!
