In the past few years, there have been some companies out there trying to capitalize on the allergy community by claiming that they are "allergy free" or "safe" when they are not. Some of these companies claim to make allergen safe goods and do not claim that there are cross contaminates in their facility. This puts those that anaphylax to contact or airborne allergens at extreme risk (not to mention risk of cross contamination) yet these companies do it for profit, with disregard to our safety. In talking with owners of other "allergy companies", this is something we are seeing all too often in each of our specialties.
On the other hand there are some companies that have complete and total integrity - one being Amy of www.amybakescupcakes.com. Amy is a local cupcake connoisseur who makes amazing and delicious cupcakes. Amy has never claimed to be an allergy free company and when asked recently (I was not present) what she did in regards to peanut free goods, I am told she explained about the allergens in her facility and about cross contaminates. Amy apparently when on to promote Sweet Alexis, www.sweetalexis.com, and suggested if one is in need of peanut free products to contact us. Amazing!
Amy and I have had the pleasure of becoming friends and supporting one another however, when hearing of this it brought tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you Amy from the Sweet Alexis family for not only your support but also from the allergy community for keeping us safe! Good luck to you and God Bless.
This blog gives updates and info on our bakery - The Sweet Alexis Bakery. WE are 100% VEGAN, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Tree nut Free and Peanut Free Baked Goods. Created for my daughter, Alexis who has multiple life threatening food allergies. Order cookies, cupcakes and more on line now at www.sweetalexis.com We ship nationally!
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