E-Belt - Carry your epi pen discreetly and safely

Jessica carries her epi pen in this handy carrier. Here's the website address for the E-belt.

Peanut Free Mama's Website

http://peanutfree.ning.com/
Found this link from a visitors comment.

Thanks  --- http://peanutfree.blogspot.com/

HOW to be.....Peanut Free

How to be . . .Peanut Free

Always Check labels – as processes and ingredients can change at anytime

Be aware of knock-offs. Companies often come out with products that look almost exactly like other brands. For example there are at least a dozen lollipops on the market that look like dum dums.

Allergen labeling law consists of two parts:
I. The labeling of allergens that are part of the recipe:
1) Always declare the presence of any top allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, soy, wheat, fish and crustacean shellfish) whenever they are part of the recipe, regardless of the source (e.g., flavors, spices, colors, other minor ingredients, etc.)

2) Label these allergens in commonly understood terms at least once within the ingredient listing (e.g., casein (milk), etc.)

NOT Covered by law & voluntary
The use of "May Contain " labeling:
Policy that if the protein from any one of the top eight allergens* were to be unintentionally transferred from one product/ingredient to another, indicate this in a statement just below the ingredient declaration ("Allergy Information: May Contain "). As a result, some companies use the "May Contain " statement when: They have used all reasonable means to eliminate the allergen cross contact; and have documented proof that, despite our best cleaning efforts, allergen cross contact exist

Safe as of 10/2008

Masterfoods (mars) ( 800 551 9982 press 3 )

All Skittles bite size candy & gum
All Starburst
All Combos

Hershey (800 468 1714)
**Always check the label

Twizzlers products (be aware that snack size / Halloween packages may have cross contamination)
Kissables
Milk Duds
Whoppers
Original Jolly Ranchers (Jelly beans and other versions may not be safe)
Hershey Milk Chocolate 1.55 ounce bars in packages of 4 or more. Original plain Hershey bars. Miniatures are NOT safe. Purchase singularly NOT safe.
Kisses should NOT be considered safe. They come from 2 plants – 1 peanut free and 1 not. Reading the label is the only way to be sure.

Just Born (888 645 3453)

Peanut Chews made in separate plant. All other Just Born products are made and packaged in a peanut free plant
Marshmallow Peeps
Teenee Beanee Jelly Beans
Mike and Ike
Zours
Hot Tamales

Topps (800 489 9149)

Baby Bottle Pop
Ring Pop
Vertigo Pops
Push Pop
Juicy Drop PopsBazooka lolly pops NOT safe


Cadbury Schweppes Adams (800 565 6317)

Following are made in a peanut free plant
Swedish Fish
Sour Patch Kids
Gum: Trident, Dentine, Bubblelicous, Chicklets, Chloretes, Stride

Wonka (Nestle 800 225 2270)

Company Allergen Statement.:
“Almost all of the current WONKA sugar candies are nut-free except the WONKA® Bar and DONUTZ®. However, we strongly recommend that consumers always read the ingredient statement for the most current information.”
Reality
Wonka deals with many different vendors / factories. Labels must always be read as warnings / safety of products varies by plant. Small “treat” size bags may not be labeled.

BOTTLE CAPS®
EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPER®
FRUIT RUNTS®
LAFFY TAFFY®
LAFFY TAFFY® FLAVOR FLIPPERS®
LIK-M-AID® Fun Dip
NERDS®
NERDS® Gum Balls
NERDS® Rope
OOMPAS®
PIXY STIX®
SPREE®
CHEWY SPREE®
SWEETARTS®
CHEWY SWEETARTS®
SWEETARTS® Shockers
SWEETARTS® Gummy Bugs
TART 'N TINYS®

Tootsie Roll Industries (773 838 3400)

“We are pleased to be able to inform you that, at this time, all of our confections are gluten, peanut and nut product free. We do not use wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, spelt or any of their components and that includes our manufacturing process. We do use corn and soy products in the manufacturing of our products.
Copyright 2006 Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.”

Tootsie Roll
Tootsie Pops
Tootsie Fruit Rolls
Frooties
Dots
Child's Play
Caramel Apple Pops
Junior Mints/Junior Caramels
Charleston Chew
Cella Cherries
Charms
Blow pops
Andes
Sugar Daddy/Sugar Babies
Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy
Charms Family Fun
Dubble Bubble
Razzles
Cry Baby
Nik-L-Nip

Spangler Candy Co (419 636 4221)

Dum Dum Pops, Saf-T-Pops, Swirl Saf-T-Pops, Marshmallow Treats, Candy Canes, Cane Classics, and Dum Dum Canes do not contain milk and nut products (see note below regarding Dum Dum Gum Pops and Dum Dum Chewy Pops).

The ingredients in these products, as well as the processing aids (such as release lubricants), do not contain any tree nuts, peanuts, peanut by-products, eggs, milk, or dairy products. These products are processed on dedicated lines.

Dum Dum Gum Pops and Dum Dum Chewy Pops made in the USA are free of peanuts, tree nuts, egg, gluten, and milk.
Dum Dum Gum Pops and Dum Dum Chewy Pops made in Brazil are manufactured in a facility where peanuts and milk are used in the manufacturing of other products. Please check the back panel for country of origin. Dum Dum Chewy Pops are a new item of small or larger filled pops (chocolatey chewy filling, sour chewy filling, and gum filling). These filled pops are in a 3-color bag and are not mixed with the Original Dum Dum Pops.

Chupa Chups (419 636 4221)

Chupa Chups Creamy Lollipops
Chupa Chups® Fruit lollipops
Whistle Pops
Crazy Dips
Cremosa lollypop

Philly Swirl
All ices, pops, ice creams

Wise Snacks
All safe BUT pretzels


Brands with trustworthy labeling

These companies provide an allergy box which is located below the ingredient statement

· Look for “May contain .. . .” If it has May contain wheat, soy, milk etc and does not list peanut it’s safe
· Anything that says May contain peanut, shared equipment with peanut is not safe.

Keebler Brand
Hostess
Kelloggs
Sunshine
FritoLay


NEVER SAFE
Dunkin Donuts
Snyders

Five Guys Burger and Fries - Unsafe

Five Guys Burger and Fries is an Unsafe fast food restaurant.

http://www.fiveguys.com/home.aspx

They serve bulk peanuts. Signs are posted on the front door.

Applebee's - SAFE - Use Caution

Applebee's is SAFE, but always Use Caution.

Always tell the server about the food allergy and ensure they understand it. If not, ask for the manager.

RED LOBSTER - SAFE - Use Caution

http://www.redlobster.com/health/allergy/

Please use caution. Always tell the server about the food allergy and ensure they understand it. If not, ask for the manager.

McDonalds - SAFE

http://nutrition.mcdonalds.com/nutritionexchange/nutrition_ingredients.html

TACO BELL - SAFE

http://www.tacobell.com/nutrition/food-allergens-and-sensitivities/

Dunkin Donuts - UNSAFE

Dunkin Donuts - This is posted on their website and in all their restaurants.


Please be advised that any of our products may contain allergens, including peanuts.
Please see nutrition details for specific products for allergen information.
https://www.dunkindonuts.com/aboutus/nutrition/nutrition.pdf

Quiznos - SAFE

http://www.quiznos.com/subsandwiches/Menu/PDFs/allergen_table.pdf

Wendy's - SAFE

Wendys

http://www.wendys.com/food/pdf/us/nutrition.pdf

Burger King - SAFE

Burger King

http://www.bk.com/cms/en/us/cms_out/digital_assets/files/menu_nutrition/IngredientsDeclaration.pdf

Notes:
Jessica has eaten at this restaurant on numerous occasions.

Unos - UNSAFE

Unos - deep dish pizza not safe

http://www.unos.com/kiosk/nutritionUnos.html

Pizza Hut - UNSAFE

pizza hut

http://www.pizzahut.com/Files/pdf/Updated%20PH%20Allergen%20List%2004.17.09.pdf

The web site used to indicate possible peanut in the pizza sauce .

Now the site states . ..Peanuts and tree nuts are not used in Pizza Hut restaurants. May be used in common manufacturing plants.

Philly Swirl - SAFE as of 7/28/09

All Philly Swirl products are safe. In fact, this company advertises that their products are peanut free.

http://www.phillyswirl.com/index1.cfm

Products
http://www.phillyswirl.com/products/products.cfm

Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are often produced on equipment shared with peanuts

Lupine

A study showed that unlike other legumes, there is a strong possibility of cross reaction between peanuts and lupine.

ARACHIS OIL is peanut oil

How to read a label for a peanut free diet

Avoid foods that contain peanuts or any of these ingredients:

artificial nuts
beer nuts
cold pressed, expelled, or extruded peanut oil
goobers
ground nuts
mandelonas
mixed nuts
monkey nuts
Nu-Nuts - flavored nuts
nutmeat
nut pieces
peanut
peanut butter
peanut flour

May indicate the presence of peanut protein:

African, Chinese, Indonesian, Mexican, Thai and Vietnamese dishes
baked Goods (pastries, cookies,, etc.)
candy (including chocolate candy)
chili
egg rolls
enchilada sauce
flavoring (including natural and artificial)

Sources: PeanutAllergy.com
FDA Website

Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff
An allergic response to peanuts usually occurs within minutes after exposure, and signs and symptoms range from mild stomach or skin reactions to anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction that can constrict the airways and block breathing.
Common symptoms
Signs and symptoms of peanut allergy can include:

• Skin reactions such as hives, redness or swelling
• Itching or tingling in or around the mouth and throat
• Digestive problems such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting
• Tightening of the chest
• Shortness of breath or wheezing
• Runny or stuffy nose

Anaphylaxis
Peanut allergy is the most common cause of anaphylaxis, a medical emergency that requires treatment with an epinephrine (adrenaline) injector (EpiPen, Twinject) and a trip to the emergency room. Signs and symptoms start soon after consuming peanuts and can include:

• Constriction of airways, including a swollen throat that makes it difficult to breathe
• Shock, with a severe drop in blood pressure
• Rapid pulse
• Dizziness, lightheadedness or loss of consciousness

Click here for more from the Mayo Clinic