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| Peeps Rainbow Pops are NOT allergy-friendly (Perhaps they're packaged on the same floor as the Peeps Bunnies.) |
Easter Bunny's Gone Bye-Bye
A couple weeks ago Junior cornered me at CVS as we examined the Peeps Marshmallow display that contained one of the few allergen-free Easter candies that he can enjoy, again. He asked me as we compared the ingredients on the packaging if I was the Easter Bunny. He'll be eleven this year. I guess it was time.
We Have Food Allergies
It was during this same visit to CVS that he proved himself an adept label reader. So while I'm sad that my baby isn't a baby, anymore, I feel a sense of relief that he's now able to make educated decisions and avoid packaged foods that might contain dairy, eggs, nuts, soy, fish and/or shellfish.
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Note: Allergen Information on the Peeps Rainbow Pops states that they may contain
peanuts, tree nuts, milk, wheat, soy, eggs, and coconut. |
Peeps! We Can Enjoy Them, Again
For a while he'd enjoyed Peeps Marshmallows during the major holidays. That is until a couple of years ago an allergen-warning showed up on the packaging. We were disappointed because it was a candy that he was able to enjoy with his peers that didn't leave him feeling left out.
So imagine my surprise when he waved a box of Peeps Marshmallow Chicks in my face and said, "I can have these!" I was skeptical because the Peeps Bunnies I'd just scrutinized had the allergen information warning. But he was right; the Peeps Chicks did not. Thinking it was a packaging mistake, I told him that I didn't feel comfortable letting him have the Peeps Chicks. Being the practical kid that he is, he asked that I please call the Peeps people to verify.
Upon calling the Peeps 800 number, a pleasant customer service lady verified the information. She explained that the Peeps Chicks and Peeps Bunnies are manufactured on different lines on different floors and that in spite of their rigorous flushing of the equipment, that they are required to place the allergen information warning on the label, for which I'm thankful.
Really, it's little things such as these that make this Mama happy. We can enjoy our Peeps Chicks worry-free.
Happy Easter ... Peeps. :-)
Peeps Chicks Are Allergy-Friendly!
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| Peep Marshmallow Chicks are allergy-friendly |
Peeps Bunnies Are NOT Allergy-Friendly!  |
| Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies | Not allergy-friendly |
YAY FOR PEEP Chicks! I am learning so much about reading labels something my family did not do! I am thankful for posts like this not because my kids are allergic to such items stated above but because if they ever befriend someone who does have allergies I want to be cautious and courteous! I was indeed the girl left out who couldn't play in the beach sand and green lavish grass... I totally understand! And hello your little is so not little anymore Sad right I am so not ready to let go but I guess sometimes situations happen where we get the clear sign that we must! Big hugs and hope you had a great Easter weekend!
ReplyDeleteAww, at least you can eat the peep chicks! Kinda a bummer about the bunnies. But good thing your little one knows to identify the foods he can eat. Allergies are such a scary thing.
ReplyDeleteI don't eat them but I am so amused by them every year - I think it's interesting to know that companies will do diff. things to accomodate the masses and I love it! Good info to know!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great discussion and opportunity to show you what a responsible little guy you have! Seriously, very few 11 year olds read nutrition labels, so that's awesome! And how wonderful that they can accommodate those with allergies!
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ReplyDeleteIt is awesome that he is reading the labels and being involved in his food choices. When we had our allergy scare.... a whole new world was opened up to me. I had no idea how serious food allergies can be and how hard and difficult it is when reading and checking labels due to ingredients being labeled in different terms etc... (ex. sugar has a million names) Anyways, I'm holding on to my little guy still believing in all the imaginary things we enjoy when they are little...but I know that day when he figures it all out is right around the corner.