Ortega and Nestle product labeling

[Guest guest]

I called last night to be sure the Ortega Taco Shells had not risk of

cross contamination and talked to a very helpful lady. The ingredients

were OK and she said she would check as to the chance of cross

contamination in the facility where they are made. The letter below is

her follow up. I have deleted some of the " courtesy-speak " to cut to the

chase:

Dear Ms. Arthur,

Thank you for taking the time to contact us about ORTEGA Taco Shells.

We appreciate this opportunity to assist you.

Please be advised, currently there is no wheat flour used in the ORTEGA

12 count Corn Taco Shells or the facility.

For several years now we have been following a strict labeling policy

with regard to any of the " Big Eight " allergens in our foods and

incoming ingredients. We have insisted that our suppliers notify us if

gluten is used in any of their ingredients and yet is not declared on

their labeling. Thus, we believe we have uncovered any potential uses

of gluten-containing ingredients.

Therefore, any Nestlé products will be fully labeled for any presence of

gluten or gluten-containing ingredients. We find that this message is

much easier that our trying to maintain a positive list of products free

of gluten-containing ingredients.

We appreciate your interest in our products. Should you have additional

questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us at

1-, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

Sincerely,

Berry

Consumer Response Representative

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