This company has a good allergen policy and as far as I can tell from their website www.kitchenbasics.net (http://www.kitchenbasics.net) they do not use peanut or treet nuts. I've been using their chicken stock and beef stock for my cooking.
Unless something has dramatically changed their labeling looks great but it can be considered lip-service as they are extremely evasive as to what is produced in the facility.
We use Progresso stocks by GM based on their labeling. DS1 (gluten allergic) had consistent issues with Swanson despite the label reading safe but I found inconsistent information when I called as well.
Quote from: YouKnowWho on March 12, 2012, 12:06:23 PM
Unless something has dramatically changed their labeling looks great but it can be considered lip-service as they are extremely evasive as to what is produced in the facility.
We use Progresso stocks by GM based on their labeling. DS1 (gluten allergic) had consistent issues with Swanson despite the label reading safe but I found inconsistent information when I called as well.
did you call kitchen basics? I was given great information when I called a couple years ago. I'm confused by your post too because Kitchenbasics has a great allergen statement, but you say lip service, but you go by the Swanson label? maybe I just misread/misunderstood your point?
http://www.kitchenbasics.net/display.cfm?p=20&pp=5 (http://www.kitchenbasics.net/display.cfm?p=20&pp=5)
I support them because I think they have one of the better allergen statements and I'm really happy no MSG. for our concerns which are peanut/treenut, I'm really happy with their company
Kitchenbasics also has a lot less sodium than other stocks.
I'm also surprised that you aren't comfortable with KB since they are aware of the top 8 allergens and test for them. I know you avoid wheat and maybe eggs for one of your kids.
I did use them but heard about some mystery reactions (local board) and then I started reading more. I did call myself with no straight answers.
http://allergy.hyperboards.com/action/view_topic/topic_id/18662/post_id/404747#404747 (http://allergy.hyperboards.com/action/view_topic/topic_id/18662/post_id/404747#404747)
I got great answers when I called a few years ago. We've been using it ever since then- chicken, beef, and turkey stock. Oh, and veg once, too. No issues here.
I called a few years back and was told that they share facility with several other companies. Thus, I was advised not to use their stocks. We've avoided them ever since.
I don't have notes from back then, but it seems to me that they had something on their label that alluded to being peanut or tree nut free, but when I called, only the product was free of those (not the lines).
If you do a search on the old board, I bet you could find the information from my phone call to them.
Best wishes, Elle
Here's one thread (not the one I was looking for, but gives you some information):
http://allergy.hyperboards.com/action/view_topic/topic_id/18662/post_id/404618#404618 (http://allergy.hyperboards.com/action/view_topic/topic_id/18662/post_id/404618#404618)
This is from the thread listed above:
"OK I just spoke with Pacific Foods. They are peanut free, but not tree nut free. They do not have dedicated lines. The rep says they run their broth at the begining of the week, then the other products. They wash down the line at the end of the week. NOT ok with me. Then I called Kitchen Basics. I was told that they don't even know what is in the facility because they share it with other manufacturers. The rep says they wash the lines down and test every batch to make sure no more than 5 parts per million test positive for peanuts What? I asked about tree nuts, and she didn't have an answer. Kitchen Basics is now off my list."
And here's the thread with the exact info from my telephone call to Ktichen Basics:
http://allergy.hyperboards.com/action/view_topic/topic_id/5862/post_id/144235#144235 (http://allergy.hyperboards.com/action/view_topic/topic_id/5862/post_id/144235#144235)
This is from that thread:
"I finally got my call back from Kitchen Basics. The customer rep said that they run their stock in a public facility, which many companies use. She couldn't tell me what other companies or what other products, but that peanuts and tree nuts were indeed produced on the same line as all the stocks. She only could tell me that their cleaning procedures comply with FDA guidelines, but didn't have specifics."
Elliana,
Great to see you! Thank you for looking that up.
Quote from: Mfamom on March 16, 2012, 09:41:48 PM
Elliana,
Great to see you! Thank you for looking that up.
You're welcome! I don't pop in as much anymore, but still try and get here every so often...