{"id":1710,"date":"2009-09-25T11:31:27","date_gmt":"2009-09-25T15:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/glutenfreeislife.wordpress.com\/2009\/09\/25\/gluten-free-candy-chat\/"},"modified":"2009-09-25T11:31:27","modified_gmt":"2009-09-25T15:31:27","slug":"gluten-free-candy-chat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glutenfreeislife.com\/?p=1710","title":{"rendered":"Gluten-free Candy Chat"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are quickly approaching the largest candy celebration of the year.\u00a0\u00a0 Halloween!\u00a0 The Halloween candy is all over the stores (I even saw Christmas stuff up at Kohl’s the other day!).\u00a0 I found some Pumpkin Spice Hershey’s Kisses last week…they rock<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The problem with Halloween for those with Celiac\/gluten intolerance is that all candy must be checked.\u00a0 Yes, I have a candy list<\/a> posted on the site from 2008.\u00a0 I also found another you can find here<\/a>.\u00a0 These lists are to be used as guidelines.\u00a0 I am going to be doing some legwork over the next few weeks to update some of our favorites.\u00a0 I will make sure to share them here.\u00a0 I do have a couple of updates to share now.<\/p>\n

Brach’s (parent company is Farley’s and Sathers) Candy Corn.\u00a0 I emailed them earlier this week & got the standard response at first:<\/p>\n

Dear Ms Bouldin:<\/p>\n

Thank you for writing Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. regarding Brach’s\u00ae Candy Corn. Hearing from our consumers better enables us to continue to provide quality products and services. Consumer feedback is very important to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to respond.<\/p>\n

Due to constant changes in manufacturing and packaging, Farley’s & Sathers is not able to offer a list of gluten free items. Please refer to the packaging, as the packaging contains the most current ingredient and allergen statements. Packaging is updated anytime a change is made to the production location of any item. Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company maintains several manufacturing and packaging facilities.<\/p>\n

Thank you for contacting Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company with your request for information on our allergens. Please contact us directly at 1-888-247-9855 (Consumer Affairs) with any additional questions or concerns about gluten and our products.<\/p>\n

Please visit our website at www.farleysandsathers.com<\/a> for additional information about our products and services.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Jean Travis<\/p>\n

Consumer Relations<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Then I emailed back asking about the artificial & natural flavors and the status of those in regards to gluten.\u00a0 I received this back:<\/p>\n

Dear Ms Bouldin:<\/p>\n

Thank you for writing Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. regarding Brach’s\u00ae Candy Corn. Hearing from our consumers better enables us to continue to provide quality products and services. Consumer feedback is very important to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to respond.<\/p>\n

At this time the artificial and natural flavors in the Brach’s\u00ae Candy Corn are gluten free<\/strong>. Please note on the attached document the packaged allergen warning for this product.<\/p>\n

Due to constant changes in manufacturing and packaging, Farley’s & Sathers is not able to offer a list of gluten free items. Please refer to the packaging, as the packaging contains the most current ingredient and allergen statements. Packaging is updated anytime a change is made to the production location of any item. Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company maintains several manufacturing and packaging facilities.<\/p>\n

Thank you for contacting Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company with your request for information on our allergens. Please contact us directly at 1-888-247-9855 (Consumer Affairs) with any additional questions or concerns about gluten and our products.<\/p>\n

Please visit our website at www.farleysandsathers.com<\/a> for additional information about our products and services.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Samantha Williams<\/p>\n

Consumer Relations<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Next up, Hershey’s<\/a>.\u00a0 Used to be that Hershey’s<\/a> would declare any gluten on their labels.\u00a0 Not the case anymore.\u00a0 You have to call for every product.\u00a0 Here is their allergen page.<\/a>\u00a0 Things that are gluten-free, verified recently (not miniatures):<\/p>\n