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The following companies have provided statements concerning the gluten-free status of their meat and fish products. Please use this information as a starting place to determine if a particular product is gluten free. Always read the ingredient label every time you purchase a product and contact the manufacturer directly if you have any questions.

USDA Allergen labeling: The U. S. Department of Agriculture (regulator of meat, poultry and egg products) does not have mandatory allergen labeling at this time. However, they estimate that "approximately 80 to 90 percent of all meat, poultry and egg product labels bear statements that highlight the presence of ingredients of public health concern". See discussion of this on Tricia Thompson's (the Gluten Free Dietician) website. RMJ's note: Bottom line - you must verify a meat product is GF if it lists any questionable ingredients, such as "malt" and "modified food starch".

To see manufacturer's statements that say they will always declare gluten in the ingredient labeling if it is present in any form, click here.

Product/
Manufacturer
Date
Verified
GF Information
Aidell's Sausages 2/10 In the FAQ section under "Our Products" on their website they say which of their products do contain gluten. http://www.aidells.com/sausages/facts/index.cfm?faqID=8#8
Applegate Farms 1/10 Many of their packages are marked gluten-free. Also on their website it will state if a product is gluten-free (look under "Our Products"). www.applegatefarms.com
Ball Park hot dogs 6/09 The Ball Park brand of hot dogs are a Sara Lee product. Read their Manufacturer's Statement that states they will declare any gluten.
Bar-S Foods 1/10 Type in "gluten" in the search window. www.bar-s.com
Boar's Head 1/10 In the Health & Wellness section of their website: http://www.boarshead.com/gluten_free.php, 800-352-6277
Carl Buddig 1/10 In the FAQ section of their website. http://www.buddig.com/faqs.html
Bumble Bee 1/10 In the FAQ section of their website: www.bumblebee.com
Chicken of the Sea 1/10 In the FAQ section of their webiste: www.chickenofthesea.com
Dietz and Watson Meats 1/10 In the FAQ section of their website: www.dietzandwatson.go/faq/health
Empire Kosher Poultry 1/10 Under "FAQ's and Poultry Guide" choose "General Guidelines" : www.empirekosher.com
Foster Farms 1/10 In the "Poultry FAQs" section, choose "Product FAQ": www.fosterfarms.com/faq/quality
Hebrew National Franks 6/08

Read ConAgra's Manufacturer's Statement that they will declare any gluten in a product.

Honey Baked Ham 3/08, 1/09, 4/09

3/08 - "We have 4 Corporations and 4 different shipping facilities and unfortunately we do not all carry the same products. Below is a list of the ingredients of our products out of California.

Spices and Glaze contain:
Processed from: Sugar, Gelatin, Honey Powder (honey, high fructose corn syrup, wheat starch, corn syrup, soy flour) Paprika, Dextrose, Spices, Natural Flavorings."

The online ordering site, however, sells only GF hams and turkeys: http://www.HoneyBakedOnline.com/HBOnline/Shop/Help 1/09

Note posted by Michelle on SillyYak site 4/09:

"There are two divisions of Honeybaked hams. The division in California does not offer GF hams. The mail order and other parts of the company (I am in Colorado) are GF.

The original owner of the company left the business to his grandchildren and they split the company into two different divisions. One has gone GF, and the other hasn't."

HoneyBaked Ham, Customer Service, 800-367-7720

Hormel (including Jennie-O, Black Label, Spam, and Dinty Moore) 1/10 In the FAQ section of the Hormel website is a list of GF products: www.hormelfoods.com/brands/glutenfree
Jennie-O 1/10 They list the Jennie-O products that are gluten-free on their website - click on "How-To" and then in the "Turkey Tips" click on "Turkey FAQ": http://www.jennieo.com/howto/TurkeyGuide/TurkeyFAQ.aspx
Jimmy Dean Sausage 11/09 Jimmy Dean Sausages are produced by Sara Lee. Read their Manufacturer's statement on declaring all gluten in their ingredient labels.www.jimmydean.com
Jones Dairy Farm 1/10 Their GF items are listed on their website : http://www.jonesdairyfarm.com/Gluten-Free-C36.aspx. They also have a large GF recipe section on their website: http://www.jonesdairyfarm.com/glutenfreeinfo/glutenfreerecipes.aspx.
Louis Rich, Oscar Mayer 1/10 Louis Rich and Oscar Mayer are both part of the Kraft family. See the Kraft Manufacturer's Statement that says they will declare any gluten in their ingredient labeling.
Old Wisconsin 1/10 According to their website in the FAQ section: http://www.oldwisconsin.com/about-us.html
Perdue 1/10 In the FAQ section of their website: http://www.perdue.com/util/faq.html#gluten-free
Pilgrim's Pride 1/10 Their gluten free list of chicken products: www.pilgrimspride.com/products/glutenfree
Spam 1/10 In the FAQ section of the Hormel website they have a gluten free list: http://www.hormelfoods.com/brands/glutenfree/default.aspx
Starkist Tuna

1/10

Click on "Contact Us" and then "Frequently asked questions" on their website: http://www.starkist.com/template.asp?section=faqs.html
Turkey (general) 11/09

Websites that discuss gluten-free:

Honeysuckle White: www.honeysucklewhite.com/FaqNutrition.aspx#nutrition1, 800-810-6325
Jennie-O: www.jennieo.com/howto/TurkeyGuide/TurkeyFAQ , 800-621-3505
Butterball: www.butterball.com/contact-us , 800-BUTTERBALL
Dietz & Watson: http://www.dietzandwatson.com/go/faq/health/, 800-333-1974
Empire Kosher:  www.empirekosher.com, click on “Gluten Free Product List” 717-436-7055
Foster Farms: www.fosterfarms.com/faq/quality, 800-255-7227
Norbest: www.norbest.com/turkey_tips They state all of their products are gluten-free.
Perdue: www.perdue.com/util/faq.html#gluten-free, 800-473-7383
Pilgrim's Pride: www.pilgrimspride.com/products/turkey/askanexpert.aspx#Q10
Shady Brook Farms http://www.shadybrookfarms.com/FaqNutrition.aspx#nutrition1
Shelton's: www.sheltons.com/gluten, 909-623-4361

For a more complete list, go to www.harriswholehealth.com/gf-turkey-list-08

Underwood Deviled Ham Spreads 1/10 See B&G GF list at http://www.bgfoods.com/int_glutenfree.asp
Valley Fresh White Chicken 1/10 On the Home page of their website: www.valleyfreshkitchen.com
Wellshire Farms 1/10 About their gluten-free policy: http://www.wellshirefarms.com/page.php?ID=5&page_section_id=7 By Select "gluten" on their allergy information page for a list of GF products: www.wellshirefarms.com/allergy_free

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