I hear you on the reward foods. My daughter came home from school most every week with some type of candy. I just don’t like her associating candy with good behavior. If you’re going to give a treat, give a treat. But don’t tie it into a bribe for behavior. Can the school do nuts or trail mix?
They also like trips to the park, stickers, tatoos, colourful pencils, 5 more minutes of play time… the list goes on and on… candy doesn’t need to be on it.
Holley, please note that manufacturers are NOT required to warn you when there is a possibility of cross-contamination with peanuts or tree nuts! Under the labeling guidelines set forth by the FDA under FALCPA, warnings like “May contain…” and “Manufactured on equipment with…” are entirely voluntary. There are no standards for when they should be used, how they should be worded, and where they should be placed. Many manufacturers opt not to include them at all! Their absence does NOT mean the product is safe!
Unfortunately, just looking at the label on a bag of pretzels or tortilla chips is NOT enough to determine whether the product is safe for a child with food allergies… you MUST contact the manufacturer!
Please don’t list Hershey Kisses as a tree nut/peanut free snack. Always rwad the package. These are made in a facility that has tree nuts /tree nuts. Both my granddaughters are allergic so we read all packages. This list was helpful tho.
So I purchased Rice Kristpy treats, Skittles and Starburst. None of these labels said peanut free, peanut free facility or anything of the sort. I had to go back and buy tootsie rolls because they are guaranteed pf, with the pf label
Hi Alicia! Thanks for letting me know. Labels, manufacturing, etc can change so I’ll make sure to look into these suggestions and update the list. I appreciate you pointing this out!
I was excited to find this list, but after reading through I really feel like the title should be changed… many of these snacks are likely NOT nut-free. As some people have mentioned before, just because pretzels have no nuts in them, if they were manufactured in a facility that processes OTHER snacks, like almonds, there could be a cross-contact issue. When I saw this list, I was expecting specific brand name snacks. Not just generic foods.
Hi Danica! Thank you for the helpful feedback. I have been in the process of updating this list to include brands for many of the snacks that would require someone to read the label to check for cross contamination. When this post was created, the intent was to give general snack ideas because the parents contacting me couldn’t think beyond granola bars and trail mix and just wanted to basic ideas (as well as which ones they should be sure to check labels for). Considering that school is right around the corner, I’m working to update the list so that specific foods (like the ones you mentioned) give more direction for parents. Thanks again and please keep an eye on this list as it will be updated soon!
Feedback for you: Looks like a great site and would have really liked to use the recipes. I understand the need to make money, however this site is so bloated with ads and tracking it is impossible to access the recipes without waiting and waiting…. I am using a powerful computer with very fast internet speed.
Thanks for sharing–I’ll take a look to see what is going on with the ads. They certainly shouldn’t be obtrusive, overwhelming or slowing down the site.
Does anyone know whether the walmart brand mini cupcakes are tree nut free? The labels they show on the front of their package indicates they are made in a peanut free facility…would that mean that they are also tree nut free?
Thank you Holley for getting the ball rolling on this! My grandson, In Addition To Peanuts & all tree nuts, is also allergic to all soy products. Ugh…because all of the above is also true of soy products. The problem is that if you pick up 10 items & read the label, 8 or 9 of them will contain soy in some form. Even Olivio margarine (which boasts it is made with olive oil) contains soy. The foods that contain soy are so random too.
Keep up the good work in helping -especially us newbies- navigate through this mess!
Thank you for sharing and I’m sorry to hear about your grandson’s allergies! Soy is in many foods in a variety of forms so I know you guys must be doing some pretty intense label reading to help him. He is lucky to have you!
I’m so sorry but fruit flavored candies for snack time at kindergarten?! No way! First off I like my sons teacher too much to do that to her and also there is no nutritional value.
Thanks for your thoughts, Ashlynd! I agree! There is no nutritional value in fruit-flavored gummies. However, parents are often looking for a sweet treat to be able to send in a lunchbox or a party. While it may not be the most nutritious suggestion and fresh fruit is definitely a healthier bet, I’m trying to give as many allergy friendly options as possible.
Yes! Finally a good list of nut-free snacks!! Thank you!!
Thank you so much, Hailey! Please feel free to share!
I need to find packaged healthy snacks, that are kosher, non-dairy, I am trying to limit the sugar of reward foods given out at private school.
I hear you on the reward foods. My daughter came home from school most every week with some type of candy. I just don’t like her associating candy with good behavior. If you’re going to give a treat, give a treat. But don’t tie it into a bribe for behavior. Can the school do nuts or trail mix?
Kids like treats, you have to give what motivates them!!!
They also like trips to the park, stickers, tatoos, colourful pencils, 5 more minutes of play time… the list goes on and on… candy doesn’t need to be on it.
Yum yum
Thank you!
You can always buy nut free cookies with bulk pricing from SmileyCookie.com! At least that is what I do for my kid’s snacks at school 🙂
That sounds like a delicious options! I’ll have to check those out!
Holley, please note that manufacturers are NOT required to warn you when there is a possibility of cross-contamination with peanuts or tree nuts! Under the labeling guidelines set forth by the FDA under FALCPA, warnings like “May contain…” and “Manufactured on equipment with…” are entirely voluntary. There are no standards for when they should be used, how they should be worded, and where they should be placed. Many manufacturers opt not to include them at all! Their absence does NOT mean the product is safe!
Unfortunately, just looking at the label on a bag of pretzels or tortilla chips is NOT enough to determine whether the product is safe for a child with food allergies… you MUST contact the manufacturer!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Please don’t list Hershey Kisses as a tree nut/peanut free snack. Always rwad the package. These are made in a facility that has tree nuts /tree nuts. Both my granddaughters are allergic so we read all packages. This list was helpful tho.
Thanks! I’ll make sure to check that one!!
So I purchased Rice Kristpy treats, Skittles and Starburst. None of these labels said peanut free, peanut free facility or anything of the sort. I had to go back and buy tootsie rolls because they are guaranteed pf, with the pf label
Hi Alicia! Thanks for letting me know. Labels, manufacturing, etc can change so I’ll make sure to look into these suggestions and update the list. I appreciate you pointing this out!
I was excited to find this list, but after reading through I really feel like the title should be changed… many of these snacks are likely NOT nut-free. As some people have mentioned before, just because pretzels have no nuts in them, if they were manufactured in a facility that processes OTHER snacks, like almonds, there could be a cross-contact issue. When I saw this list, I was expecting specific brand name snacks. Not just generic foods.
Hi Danica! Thank you for the helpful feedback. I have been in the process of updating this list to include brands for many of the snacks that would require someone to read the label to check for cross contamination. When this post was created, the intent was to give general snack ideas because the parents contacting me couldn’t think beyond granola bars and trail mix and just wanted to basic ideas (as well as which ones they should be sure to check labels for). Considering that school is right around the corner, I’m working to update the list so that specific foods (like the ones you mentioned) give more direction for parents. Thanks again and please keep an eye on this list as it will be updated soon!
Is there a link to print out this list? That would be very helpful.
Not currently but that’s a great idea!
Yes please! A printable list with brands would be a great addition to the lengthy Snack Safely list.
Great idea! Thanks!
Feedback for you: Looks like a great site and would have really liked to use the recipes. I understand the need to make money, however this site is so bloated with ads and tracking it is impossible to access the recipes without waiting and waiting…. I am using a powerful computer with very fast internet speed.
Best,
Thanks for sharing–I’ll take a look to see what is going on with the ads. They certainly shouldn’t be obtrusive, overwhelming or slowing down the site.
Does anyone know whether the walmart brand mini cupcakes are tree nut free? The labels they show on the front of their package indicates they are made in a peanut free facility…would that mean that they are also tree nut free?
Not necessarily. I looked at the online label but can’t tell. I would check in the bakery or check with Walmart Customer Service.
Thank you Holley for getting the ball rolling on this! My grandson, In Addition To Peanuts & all tree nuts, is also allergic to all soy products. Ugh…because all of the above is also true of soy products. The problem is that if you pick up 10 items & read the label, 8 or 9 of them will contain soy in some form. Even Olivio margarine (which boasts it is made with olive oil) contains soy. The foods that contain soy are so random too.
Keep up the good work in helping -especially us newbies- navigate through this mess!
Thank you for sharing and I’m sorry to hear about your grandson’s allergies! Soy is in many foods in a variety of forms so I know you guys must be doing some pretty intense label reading to help him. He is lucky to have you!
I’m so sorry but fruit flavored candies for snack time at kindergarten?! No way! First off I like my sons teacher too much to do that to her and also there is no nutritional value.
Thanks for your thoughts, Ashlynd! I agree! There is no nutritional value in fruit-flavored gummies. However, parents are often looking for a sweet treat to be able to send in a lunchbox or a party. While it may not be the most nutritious suggestion and fresh fruit is definitely a healthier bet, I’m trying to give as many allergy friendly options as possible.