DARE Foods now has a nut-free/peanut-free facility

Hi Erik
I live in Kitchener Waterloo and often pass a Dare factory on Highway 7/8. A couple of months ago, they put up a large banner announcing now peanut/nut free production. I emailed them at the time to confirm this, and have copied below the reply I received. I have purchased safe items of theirs in the past and will continue to do so. I think some of the part about outside suppliers is to cover themselves from lawsuit. I know there is some risk inherent in manufactured products, but at this point I'm not going to worry about someone Dare buys flour from having peanut residue on her or his hands.
Sarah

Dear Sir or Madam:

Thank you for contacting Dare Foods Consumer Service recently to inquire about the use of nut/peanut containing ingredients in our products. Just recently, all Dare bakeries and candy plants have been designated as peanut/nut free facilities. As a result, all packaging will be updated to include the statement,

Quote:Originally posted by hannah mom:
Dear Sir or Madam:

Thank you for contacting Dare Foods Consumer Service recently to inquire about the use of nut/peanut containing ingredients in our products. [b]Just recently, all Dare bakeries and candy plants have been designated as peanut/nut free facilities. As a result, all packaging will be updated to include the statement,

This just made my day, thanks for posting. I can't wait to check out their cookies and crackers.

Is this Canadian only, or are their cookies from the nut-free facilities also available in the US?

Thanks,
Debbie

I don't think all their facilities can be going nut-free, unless they're dropping some of their products. For example, their website lists a "Harvest of the Rainforest" cookie with Brazil nuts and cashews. So now I'm totally confused.

On the plus side, though, once I saw their packaging on their website, I realized that we do have their cookies here in the US. So if they are safe...Yum!

--Debbie

Quote:Originally posted by DRobbins:
[b]I don't think all their facilities can be going nut-free, unless they're dropping some of their products. For example, their website lists a "Harvest of the Rainforest" cookie with Brazil nuts and cashews. So now I'm totally confused.[/b]

Hi Debbie,

Dare contracts out some of their manufacturing. For example, all of their candy facilities are nut-free/peanut-free... but their "wine gums' say 'may contain traces of nuts/peanuts' since they are not manufactured in the Dare facility (in the letter above, this is written as "[i]Dare purchases a limited number of products in packaged format from other manufacturers and these products are labeled,

erik, the Viva Puffs that we've been "safely" eating for several months now, are they the Dare ones? I'll have to see if I can find where I posted about them. Or were they called something else? I'll have to check.

Anyway, just simply fabulous news. I know that Dare have a great line of cookies that has always been off-limits to us.

Just wondering about those marshmallow and jam filled cookies covered in chocolate we did find within the last few months, along with Wagon Wheels that were safe. I'll have to check.

Didn't get a chance to read all of this thread, want to catch the new CSI and of course, Without a Trace, but I'll certainly e-mail Dare as well to thank them.

Gotta find that one thread. [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/confused.gif[/img]

Best wishes! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

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Thank heaven, I'm not certifiably (?) insane.
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However, if you look at that thread (above), it was only two things at that time that were "safe" and there was still product out there that wasn't okay.

Very interesting stuff. Finally, an expansion to the safe cookies we can buy.

Quite frankly, I'd gotten so tired of buying Mr. Christie's Chips Ohoy and Oreos that I've started to make my own (from the Quaker mixes). It's just that we've been eating the same cookies for YEARS it seems (yes, everyone else has too).

I saw the Maple cookies come out from Mr. Christie's and I don't even know if I checked the label or not because they were my all-time favourite cookie and I thought, no, you don't want to buy them because you'll sit and eat the whole bag.

The only problematic thing with making your own cookies (if you can call it that when you buy a mix) is that if you're not "up" to doing it or don't have the time (like this week), then your house is cookie-less (I am sure there are worse things).

Great news, erik. [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

What Shopper's Drug Mart can you be found wandering what would appear aimlessly in? The one in LuCliff Place or is there one along Bloor (oh, there was the one in the Bloor and Yonge shopping plaza underground)?

Best wishes! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

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Quote:Originally posted by Alternative to Mainstream:
[b]What Shopper's Drug Mart can you be found wandering what would appear aimlessly in? The one in LuCliff Place or is there one along Bloor (oh, there was the one in the Bloor and Yonge shopping plaza underground)?[/b]

Usually, it is the one at Bloor & Yonge (sometimes LuCliff) but today it was the big Shopper's on Yonge St just north of Carlton [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img] Enjoy CSI & Without a Trace.. I'm going to watch them now too. New episodes.

erik, yes, I remember that Shopper's as well now that you posted about it. The second last place I worked in Toronto was at Sherbourne and Gerrard and I had many different ways, T.T.C. wise to get home (Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West).

A lot of times I would walk up from Gerrard to Carlton and catch the Carlton car over to Yonge and then walk up Yonge to run errands, usually ending up at the underground Bloor/Yonge Plaza. But I do remember going into that Shopper's. Oh, yes, and my family doctor (memories of the days one could get one [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img] ) was just east of Yonge on the south side of Carlton so if I needed a 'script filled immediately rather than waiting to get home (where I also had a large Shopper's in Weston), I'd go to that Shopper's.

The CSI, it was okay. Without a Trace, of course, I was disappointed that I didn't see more of Mr. LaPaglia and even more disappointed when he had his hair cut at the end (I actually liked the way he looked earlier in the show), but understood why he had cut it for his Father, but I found it really quite sad. I kept thinking about Martin's Aunt and how she was only 53 and then adding up the years and that's 8 years from now for me, and okay, my children would be 16 and 14. It was very sad. [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/frown.gif[/img]

However, I did like the character development that went on with Martin and Sam in particular and with Jack and his Father. [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Now, back to talking new "safe" cookies.....

Best wishes! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

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I was at A&P / Dominion today and they have more varieties of the new safe Dare cookies in.. maple creme and vanilla and chocolate fudge (with label 'made in a peanut/tree-nut free facility' on it).

But be careful as there's still a few varieties of the older Dare cookies on the shelves with the peanut / nut warning.

erik, well, I have to thank-you. [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img] My two very ecstatic children thank-you! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Dare cookies are on sale at my local A & P Ultraplus. Now, not all of them were PA "safe", obviously some old stock there or stock that will still be produced in another facility.

But, my soul, the first time that my children actually had a choice of cream filled cookies to try, strawberry, vanilla, or chocolate. They chose chocolate.

Jesse and I examined the package in the store and it's very clear which Dare packaging is from the new "nut free, peanut free facility". The logo is in the top center of the package. Then, he looked at the side where it saids made in a "nut free, peanut free facility".

Even when we got home, knowing that there had also been unsafe Dare cookies there as well, Jess asked to see the package again.

They are both really thrilled kids right now! I think I owe Dare an e-mail, but I wanted to thank you because honestly, the same as with Syd's Mom posting about the Quaker Brownies, often times I go into the store so dazed and confused, I may not have looked for the product for quite some time.

Really great to have more store bought cookies to choose from! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Thank-you! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Best wishes! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

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So this also solves the Girl Guide cookie mystery. When Dare took over manufacturing the Girl Guide cookies from Christie this year, one of the conditions was that they continue to be manufactured in a peanut/nut free facility. I was wondering if this was in another plant or what. I guess they figured there is enough demand to make their other plants peanut/nut free too.

Hurray!

deb

I guess the website is out of date, since it still says this:

Our candy products are made in peanut and nut-free facilities and some of our crackers and Simple Pleasures cookies are made on dedicated nut-free lines. If you are concerned about peanut allergies, check the package of each product before consumption.

??

deb

Hi Deb,

All of Dare's candy manufacturing facilites are nut-free/peanut-free.

Dare makes almost all varieties of their candy. However, they contract-out the manufacture of a few types of candies externally. For example, Dare Wine Gums are manufactured by an outside supplier, so there is a warning label "may contain peanuts".

If you have any questions, let me know [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Hi Erik

Actually the above is a direct quote from the FAQ section of the Dare website, which seems to reflect the 'old truth' where they only had nut-free lines.

So I am curious when the site is going to be updated to reflect the fact that they now have peanut/nut free plants, that's all. I will fire off a question to the address on the site...

deb

The bag is already gone! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/redface.gif[/img]

Best wishes! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

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Quote:Originally posted by DebO:
[b]Actually the above is a direct quote from the FAQ section of the Dare website, which seems to reflect the 'old truth' where they only had nut-free lines.[/b]

Hi Deb,

I see what you mean.. I was thinking of the candy (how some still will say 'may contain' as it is externally manufactured) but it is correct.. there won't be any more cookie nut-free lines as the cookie facilities will be nut-free. Let us know how they reply to your email [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img] thanks

[This message has been edited by erik (edited April 26, 2004).]

Oh, erik, you wouldn't know this probably. I haven't had a Dare cookie in years obviously. But to-day, on the cookies that I was eating (I only got 4 btw, not that bad [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/eek.gif[/img] ) Dare was stamped right on the cookie. I thought that was pretty cool especially so children/people do not get confused.

But my question was going to be, which you wouldn't know, and I can't remember, if the unsafe Dare cookies also had Dare stamped on them.

I can't remember it being on them, but, as I say, it's been a good many years since I've had a Dare cookie.

Again, I have to re-iterate that it is quite nice to have another selection of cookies to choose from other than Chips Ahoy (I never did correct the spelling mistake from my other post re them) or Oreos.

But again, the bag is gone! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/redface.gif[/img]

Best wishes! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

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What stores sell Dare cookies in the U.S.?

I'm going to look for them ...

Quote:Originally posted by marina_twinmom:
[b]What stores sell Dare cookies in the U.S.?

I'm going to look for them ...[/b]

Hi Marina,

You could contact Dare at [email]dmitchell@darefoods.com[/email] ... I am sure they could tell you which stores in the USA carry their cookies and crackers [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Doesn't Dare make the Maple Leaf cookie? I haven't had those in years. I know my children would LOVE them!!

Oh Codyman I loved those maple leaf cookies too!
I usually hate store bought cookies.

Quote:Originally posted by Codyman:
[b]Doesn't Dare make the Maple Leaf cookie? I haven't had those in years. I know my children would LOVE them!![/b]

Yes Codyman.. Dare does make the maple cream cookies.. hopefully the peanut-free ones will arrive in your area soon (it says 'made in a nut-free/peanut-free facility' on the side of the bag) [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Quote:Originally posted by Codyman:
[b]Doesn't Dare make the Maple Leaf cookie? I haven't had those in years. I know my children would LOVE them!![/b]

Hi Smack,

We are all Canadian.. that's why we love maple [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/biggrin.gif[/img]

Mr. Christie's has a maple leaf cream filled cookie as well. I am not sure about it being PA safe or not. I'm also looking forward to the "safe" Dare ones hitting my store (as I said, the other day I had to be really careful because there were both "unsafe" and "safe" Dare cookies on sale - for example the kids wanted Fudge cookies and they weren't safe. We just got regular chocolate. I do believe it's a transitional thing and maybe even why the store had them on sale, I don't know).

The trouble with me and the maple leaf cream cookies is well, I'll eat the whole bag. At least I was only guilty of eating four of the cookies out of the bag that was demolished here yesterday. But with the maple leaf cream ones, I'd eat the whole bag. Absolutely love them.

Speaking of maple and love thereof, does anyone know if there is a "safe" maple ice cream without the walnuts? That was my favourite ice cream. My Dad's as well. Maple walnut.

I can't eat a lot of ice cream these days anyway, which is probably a good thing, but I would love some maple. Of course, the alternative is to buy safe Chapman's vanilla and pour maple syrup on top of it. [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/biggrin.gif[/img]

Dinner must not have filled me up very well. I'll be frying perogies by the time Law & Order Special Victims Unit comes on. [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/eek.gif[/img]

Best wishes! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

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Quote:Originally posted by Alternative to Mainstream:
[b]Mr. Christie's has a maple leaf cream filled cookie as well. I am not sure about it being PA safe or not. [/b]

Hi Cindy,

Yes, the Mr. Christie maple leaf creme cookie has no nut/peanut warnings. But Dare is better, as it is actually a nut-free/peanut-free facility and labelled as such [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

I do that too.. plain vanilla ice cream with a maple syrup topping... really good! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Cindy
Have you tried the Chapman's "Maple Sugar Twist" ice cream? It is one of the flavours in the 2-L safe boxes. Just read about some more new safe products on their web site, will add to the Chapman's thread.
Sarah

here it is [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

[img]http://www.chapmans.ca/media/english/prodimages/original_maple_twist_im.jpg[/img]

hannah mom, that will do it, thank-you very much! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img] I just read the Chapman's thread as well and those Cappuccino bars, well, they sound heavenly.

So, I'll be sitting here eating maple ice cream, the drumstick like cones from Chapman's, maple cookies, and any other Dare cookie I should happen to purchase for the kids now, and well, you can see where I'm going with this. [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/biggrin.gif[/img]

This is just fabulous though!

What I have noticed with my closest grocery store though, A&P Ultraplus (I was thrilled that they had the Chapman's drumstick-like product in finally) is that they're still really heavily stocking our local dairy's ice cream.

Actually, considering the size of the store and the fact that it's our only 24 hour grocery store here, they have a pretty small ice cream section. I wonder why. Hmmm.....

I'll see if they have the maple Chapman's there though. That will be heavenly. [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Best wishes! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

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THANKS for letting me know about the Maple Leaf cookies. I haven't tried Mr. Christie but will be looking out for safe Maple Leaf cookies by Dare.

I will also look for the Chapman's Maple Sugar Twist!! Sounds yummy!! I am actually going to get one of Chapman's yogurt treats right now. I think I can surf and eat at the same time!!

Hi Codyman,

I just ate a Chapman's L'il Yogurt (both peanut-free and fat-free) 15 minutes ago.. hehe they are soooo good.

I also love maple so I'm going to try both the Dare cookies and the Chapman's ice cream [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

I was grocery shopping today and the Dare Maple Leaf cookies have a warning on them still.
Maybe in time?

I have waited this long, I can wait a little longer!!

I went to Loblaw's last night with my PA son - I'm teaching him to read labels. We went to the cookie aisle and we looked at the Dare cookies. He was so happy he could eat some of them - he picked the Maple Cream ones and ate 4 of them by the time we got home.

I would never have looked at them had it not been for the discussion here. Thanks Erik for posting the original topic (and my son thanks you too [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img] )

Rita

[This message has been edited by Batman (edited May 04, 2004).]

Hi Batman,

You're welcome. [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Hi

We were at Loblaws last night too... but our Loblaws only had the old packages except for the Lemon Cremes. I noticed that the new packages have the red Dare logo in a circle at the top while the old ones with the may contain warnings don't. Made it a little quicker when I was checking the bags on the shelf!

deb

We bought a bag!! The kids and I ate one each on the way home from work/school. We are waiting until after supper to have some more .... with a nice cup of tea as well.

YUMMY!

Quote:Originally posted by DebO:
[b]We were at Loblaws last night too... but our Loblaws only had the old packages except for the Lemon Cremes. [/b]

Hi Deb,

I just noticed today that the new Dare maple cream cookies have arrived at the Valu-Mart at the Manulife Centre (there were still some old maple cremes intermixed with the new ones). So I hope the safe cookies arrive in your area soon [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Thank you erik and Codyman(for putting the idea in my head [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/biggrin.gif[/img] )

I just did my grocery shopping at "No Frills" and they had them.
Forgot to mention A&P was where I had been when they still had the old ones.

They are so good. I only had one but now I need some protein fast. I'm starting to shake [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/biggrin.gif[/img]

We finished off the bag! The kids took a couple to school for snack. As I packed the last cookie in their lunch bags, they asked if we could buy more .... of course!!

We made a "big" deal during supper to tell their Daddy that we have ANOTHER peanut and nut free item to add to our list!!

Codyman,

They are yummy.
The kids are home for lunch and tried them and both loved them. Austin is usually really picky and he really liked them so I'm pleased.
Especially to have a sweet around when the EA'S are acting up.
My dh has environmental allergies as well and is the same as Austin. They get an incredible sweet tooth around this time.
Dh was eating candy floss in bed last night, left over from kids b-day.

I told the kids not to tell Daddy about these cookies and Megan says "NO WAY"

OMGoodness, my Dog Molson is downstairs with me as I write this he let out a Fart just as loud and long as a human.
Made me LOL and I almost fell off my chair with wheels [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/biggrin.gif[/img]

You know, this is a VERY bad thing....

We haven't had a commercial cookie in 6 years. My daughter has never had one, and my son doesn't remember the ones he did have.
I was baking GOOD cookies, healthy ones too.

And now this?? You mean I can just go to the store and pick up cookies with no cleaning to do, and they'll taste the same every single time???

This is a *BAD* thing. I can hear myself fatten up as I type this...

Dare is also eliminating trans-fats from their cookies. The first two varieties of cookies to be trans-fat free are the Ultimate Vanilla and the Ultimate Strawberry [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Pharma Plus has the bags of Dare cookies on sale for $1.99 this week [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Another PA.com member just sent me within the last week (I swear [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/wink.gif[/img] ) the news release that accompanied Dare's decision to go "peanut free". That member has actually decided that because Dare is willing to declare itself "peanut free" they are switching from Mr. Christie's to Dare products.

I don't often buy store bought cookies anymore and there are two main reasons. First of all, I got sick of eating Mr. Christie's cookies. Secondly, I've never quite believed their concrete barrier in the middle of the plant story.

Now, I did buy some of their Funilla cookies a couple of weeks ago (oh, that's a third reason, if I buy a bag of cookies I will scarf them all down whereas when I made home-made ones I freeze what I want to keep for the kids for school or even the next day so I can't do that! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/biggrin.gif[/img] )

So, the news release:-

Dare introduces "Ultimate" cookies developed with no trans fat and made with real ingredients!
Strawberry Creme and Vanilla Creme New to the Dare Ultimate Line-up

TORONTO, April 26 /CNW/ - Dare Foods Limited introduces the ultimate in
vanilla and strawberry flavours with the introduction of two new cookies to
the Dare Ultimate line - Vanilla Creme and Strawberry Creme. These new
flavours are the first sandwich cream cookies made with no trans fat and can
make a claim of 0.0g trans fat on the nutritional panel. As with all Dare
Ultimate cookies, Vanilla Creme and Strawberry Creme are made with real,
natural ingredients and have no artificial colour or flavour. The launch of
Strawberry Creme also represents the first time a strawberry cream cookie will
be available in the Canadian market.
To expand Dare's line-up of products developed without trans fat, the
company is in the process of removing trans fat from all Dare Ultimate cookies
with the goal of having the entire line-up contain 0g of trans fat by the end
of 2004.
"Dare is committed to bringing authentic taste and a range of choices to
our loyal cookie-loving customers," said Lucinda Wallace, Brand Manager -
Cookies, Dare Foods. "By providing an entire line-up of cookies made with real
ingredients and launching two new flavours with no trans fat, Dare is building
on its tradition of satisfying the needs of both parents and kids alike."

25% of kids picked strawberry as favourite flavour
Dare developed the two flavours following extensive market research that
identified strawberry as the most popular flavour choice among kids at 25% and
that 44% of moms rated vanilla as their top choice after chocolate.
In addition to Strawberry Creme and Vanilla Creme, the Ultimate cookie
line-up features Dare flavour favourites Chocolate Fudge, Milk Chocolate
Fudge, Maple Leaf Creme, Cinnamon Danish, Coconut Creme, Lemon Creme, French
Cremes, Chocolate Chip and Harvest from the Rainforest.
Dare Ultimate cookies are now available in 300g and 350g packages at
convenience, grocery and mass merchandise stores across Canada with a
suggested retail price of $3.29 to $3.69.

Dare's Nut Free/Peanut Free Options
Along with the elimination of trans fat from the Dare Ultimate line-up,
Dare is also responding to the public's growing concern over nut allergies by
manufacturing the new Strawberry Creme and Vanilla Creme cookies in its
peanut/nut-free facility in Kitchener, Ontario. These new cookies are part of
a complete line of peanut/nut-free products available by Dare that are
labelled as "Manufactured in a nut-free/peanut free facility" to help
customers easily identify which of Dare products are peanut/nut-free.
"At Dare, we understand our customer's increasing concerns about safety
issues surrounding peanut and nut allergies and are committed to providing
safe products that can be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere," said Lucinda
Wallace. "As of November 2003, Dare's manufacturing facility in Kitchener
became completely peanut and nut-free. The packaging information will help
customers determine which Dare products are made in this facility and are safe
for our customers with nut allergies."

About Dare Foods Limited
A Canadian family owned and operated company, Dare Foods Limited products
have been appealing to a wide range of customers for over 110 years. The
company strives for consistently high quality in all its products and services
and continually works to develop new and exciting product concepts designed to
appeal to its growing list of customers. Dare Foods Limited is made up of a
number of business divisions including cookies, candies, crackers, fine breads
and soups. The company is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario.

Visit us on the Web at [url="http://www.darefoods.com"]www.darefoods.com[/url]

Best wishes! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

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Here is the list of products from the website:

Dare introduces products manufactured in their nut free/peanut free facilities
Also in time for summer, Dare is responding to increasing customer concerns about foods that can cause severe adverse allergic reactions by providing a range of products manufactured in their nut free/peanut free facilities. This range includes: Simple Pleasures and Ultimate cookies, Breton crackers, Grissol fine breads, Wagon Wheels and Viva Puffs, among others. These products are easily identified with the statement "manufactured in a nut free/peanut free facility" on the side panel of the package, just below the ingredients.

Dare's Canadian bakery manufacturing plants in Kitchener, ON, St. Martine, QC and St. Lambert, QC are now nut free/peanut free facilities. To accomplish this, Dare implemented a very stringent quality control process, which involved moving the manufacture of all products containing nuts/peanuts to outside facilities and putting process and packaging equipment through an allergen cleaning procedure that is repeated regularly. It also required the commitment from Dare employees not to allow any nut/peanut products into the facility.

The following products and brands are manufactured in Dare's nut free/peanut free facilities:

Simple Pleasures
Ultimate (except Ultimate Harvest of the Rainforest)
Breaktime
Whippet
Viva Puffs
Bear Paws
Wagon Wheels
Econo
Dare Traditions
Maxi Fruits
Normandie

Breton
Breton Minis
Breton Gourmet
Vinta
Vivant

Grissol
Melba Toast
Canap

Simply re-raising for Mom2Four. [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Best wishes! [img]http://uumor.pair.com/nutalle2/peanutallergy/smile.gif[/img]

Yet ANOTHER reason for me to leave Florida and move to Canada! Nestle, Chapman's, AND Dare Foods? You guys have it made! Of course, we have Phillyswirl. Whew - at least it's something!

Carolyn

P.S. FWIW, I emailed Dare Foods today asking them to distribute more products in the US. I'll post if I get a reply.

[This message has been edited by tcperrine (edited July 20, 2004).]

Quote:Originally posted by tcperrine:
[b]Yet ANOTHER reason for me to leave Florida and move to Canada! [/b]

[img]http://www.darefoods.ca/images/tile_home.gif[/img]

The full list of DARE nut-free/peanut-free items can be found at this website:

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