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  1. Onespot Allergy
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    This comment was sent to me, which I am posting as the sender wishes to remain anonymous. I have copied it word for word below:

    Elizabeth,

    I just wanted you to know that I came across your article on Clif Bar’s labeling for common allergens. I am 30 years old and I am allergic to peanuts and most every type of tree nut. I have been searching for a meal replacement bar that I can eat for some time. Yesterday I came across Clif’s chocolate brownie flavor. I noticed that neither the packaging nor the allergen table stated the flavor contained nuts or traces of nuts. Therefore, I felt safe enough to give it a try. My allergy is not so severe that I can’t smell or be around it and I’ve eaten candy bars my entire life that stated they may contain traces of nuts. Well I had two bites and ended up in the ER.

    I went back and saw where they say that the making of food is such that they cannot guarantee that traces may not show up. However, it is placed directly next to the “May Contain” abbreviation giving the impression that it is a further explanation of what “MC” means on the chart. If it was enough to put me in the ER something tells me it contains more than just traces.

    I don’t know why they would want to make this confusing for people or have any fine print whatsoever. It is really dangerous. The next person in my position may not be so lucky.

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