PEANUT & NUT FREE CHOICES
Food allergies are more prevalent than ever in our modern society and as a society we are becoming more aware of the seriousness of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). Unfortunately anaphylaxis (the most severe form of allergic reaction) can pose life-threatening risks for anyone suffering from severe allergies.
Peanut and nut traces are also finding their way into more and more food products, either directly or indirectly, often by contamination of the food products during the manufacturing process.
Due to the life-threatening risks associated with peanut and nut allergies many of our schools, social groups and community organizations are implementing peanut free and nut free policies.
PEANUTS AND TREE-NUTS ARE NOT THE SAME
Peanuts are legumes (the term “legume” comes from the Latin verb “to gather”). As well as peanuts, the legume family includes peas, beans, lentils and soy.
Tree nuts, on the other hand, are almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts (filberts), macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts (pignolias), pistachio nuts and walnuts.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, anyone suffering from peanut allergies should avoid all food and products that contain peanut and peanut derivatives. This includes any product that has an ingredient list that warns it “may contain” or “may contain traces of” peanut.
Anyone suffering from tree nut allergies should avoid all food and products that contain tree nut and tree nut derivatives. This includes any product that has an ingredient list that warns it “may contain” or “may contain traces of” tree nuts.
Consumers must be aware that cross-contamination can occur through the transfer of an ingredient to a product that does that normally have that ingredient in it. Cross-contamination can occur in food manufacturing during the production and packaging processes. Only products that are labelled “peanut and nut free” can truly make the claim that their products have been manufactured and packaged in a peanut and nut free facility.
FUNDTASTIC FUNDRAISING IS COMPLETELY PEANUT & NUT FREE!
Fundtastic Fundraising is proud to proclaim that OUR FACILITY, as well as those of EACH AND EVERY ONE OF OUR SUPPLIERS, is committed to a completely nut and peanut free environment, maintaining the highest possible standards, ensuring that no cross-contamination can occur with any of our product lines. We are pleased to present a variety of fundraising alternatives for your next campaign that provide you with complete peanut and nut free choices.
NESTLE CHOCOLATE
Nestle Canada proudly assures that all their fundraising bars are made in a peanut free facility that has undergone rigorous raw material and ingredient testing, as well as supplier and employee protocols. Enjoy Canada’s top four selling chocolate bars: Aero, Kit Kat, Coffee Crisp, and Smarties, as part of your next fundraising campaign.
CRUNCH DRIED SNACKS™
Crunch Dried Snacks™ are completely peanut and nut free, and containing the equivalent to one serving of fruit and vegetables from Canada’s Food Guide, they are a healthy snack for everyone!
HEALTHY POPCORN
Only Fundtastic Fundraising's pre-popped packages of popcorn carry our peanut and nut free seal, making them a healthy and delicious snack alternative.
NATURE’S TREASURES™
Nature’s Treasures™ chocolate is 100% pure Belgian chocolate, made using single-source cacao from the rainforest of Costa Rica. Like all our products, Nature’s Treasures™ is completely peanut and nut free, providing you with an exceptional quality treat for you and your family!
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