Poll Answer

The answer is A! The largest peanut butter factory produces 250,000 jars of peanut butter EVERY day!

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Which One Wednesday: Ice Cream Bars Answer

For this edition of Which One Wednesday the correct peanut-friendly option is... Cadbury Vanilla Chocolate ice cream bars!

While it would be a problem if you were allergic to milk or soy, the Cadbury Ice Cream bars are clear of peanuts.  While I can eat some Dove chocolate, these ice cream bars are not an option.

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Which One Wednesday: Ice Cream Bars Edition

I know I love a sweet snack at my house during late study hours and I normally turn to ice cream bars.  Since you already know Graeter's isn't an option for me, I like to find delicious rich chocolate from other brands.

Do you think I turn to Dove Vanilla with Dark Chocolate or Cadbury Vanilla Chocolate ice cream bars for a peanut-friendly option?

Comment below with your best guess:
a. Dove Vanilla with Dark Chocolate ice cream
b. Cadbury Vanilla Chocolate ice cream
c. Both
d. Neither

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No ifs, ands, or NUTS!

Cross Contamination – Part II

Be on the lookout!!  Cross contamination can happen outside of the factory, too!!

Everyone knows that people responsible for food preparation in restaurants are conscious of washing their hands before they begin work.  Many will also wear gloves to be extra cautious.  But what if they are working with peanut products?  Do they wash their hands with soap and water after cutting a slice of banana nut bread? Do they change their gloves after plating chicken that had been fried in peanut oil?  If not, they can contaminate food that is considered peanut-friendly.

Utensil contamination is also a concern.  A restaurant kitchen is frantic at times, so establishments that offer wide assortments of choices are especially worrisome to a peanut allergy sufferer.  While the server may confirm that a particular food choice is safe, the person with a peanut allergy has to be concerned with other items on the menu that contain nuts.  The biggest concern is cross contamination of the utensils.  Is the knife that cuts the peanut butter and jelly sandwich cleaned properly before it slices into a turkey wrap?

Always tell your server if you have any type of food allergy.  Explain what you are allergic to and what you need to avoid.  If you are reluctant about the safety of a restaurant, go somewhere else.  There are plenty of peanut-friendly choices. 

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Poll Answer

The correct answer is A!!  Who knew that people could be afraid of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth??

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Which One Wednesday: Cookie Dough Answer

If you chose Nestle chocolate chip cookie dough as an answer... you were incorrect.  The correct answer is Pillsbury!

Even though neither of these brands actually contain nuts, Nestle's factory also processes other food items containing nuts.  Some with not as serious allergies can eat the Nestle cookie dough.  However, I cannot take this risk because of the seriousness of my reactions.  

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Which One Wednesday: Cookie Dough Edition

By now, you can probably tell junk foods are hardest for me to eat.  Someone strictly with a nut allergy doesn't have a problem with eating fruits, vegetables, meats, or dairy products.  However, as a high school student, these are not the only food groups I would like to have in a my diet.  Sweets aren't such a bad thing, especially after long hours at school!  And a little uncooked dough never hurts! ;)

Which chocolate chip cookie dough chub can I eat - Pillsbury or Nestle?

Comment below with your best guess of which I can eat:
a. Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie dough chub
b. Nestle chocolate chip cookie dough chub
c. Both
d. Neither

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