Sheaf Saint Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 As if we didn't already know... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-22308165 A supermarket chain has withdrawn bags of nuts - after failing to declare they may contain peanuts. The Food Standards Agency issued an allergy alert saying the presence of peanuts was not declared on Booths' own brand packets of monkey nuts. I despair, I really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 Was the packaging designed so that the consumer could see whether or not that there were peanuts inside? It doesn't say. If not, then it makes sense to include the warning on the package - since "monkey nuts" could contain other nuts than peanuts. The peanut allergy is a life-and-death issue - especially for young children; and it might not be so obvious to them what the package contains. Better safe than sorry. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 It is nuts.... Pun intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 And quite right too. Luckily when I brought my monthly tuna supplies this month I checked the can and was delighted to see it contained fish. You cannot underestimate the relief I felt at purchasing the correct product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 And quite right too. Luckily when I brought my monthly tuna supplies this month I checked the can and was delighted to see it contained fish. You cannot underestimate the relief I felt at purchasing the correct product. So, were you at all interested in knowing whether the tuna was packed in water or oil? I am; I prefer water. So I'm glad that food manufacturers and distributors are required to list the ingredients on the outside of the packaging or tin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 Brine every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 26 April, 2013 Author Share Posted 26 April, 2013 Was the packaging designed so that the consumer could see whether or not that there were peanuts inside? It doesn't say. If not, then it makes sense to include the warning on the package - since "monkey nuts" could contain other nuts than peanuts. The peanut allergy is a life-and-death issue - especially for young children; and it might not be so obvious to them what the package contains. Better safe than sorry. No? errr, monkey nuts are peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetigpung Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 Will have to put a note on me boxers "May contain nuts" Just to be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 errr, monkey nuts are peanuts. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 I love it when people put "err.." in posts. IT MAKES THEM FEEL GOOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 So, were you at all interested in knowing whether the tuna was packed in water or oil? I am; I prefer water. So I'm glad that food manufacturers and distributors are required to list the ingredients on the outside of the packaging or tin. The label says 'Tuna in oil' or 'Tuna in water'. It is a relief to know that I can check the contents to confirm that a tin of tuna contains fish to eliminate any doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 I can understand because when I bought some value beef burgers it said nothing about horsemeat in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 Peanuts aren't nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 Peanuts aren't nuts They are legumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 They are legumes. Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 Been watching QI Mr Trousers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 Been watching QI Mr Trousers? No, I'm just naturally intelligent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 They are legumes. You've hit an all time low here Godo. Shouldn't you be on the Merrington thread arguing with Turks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 I prefer talking to trousers about peanuts, than Turkish about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 They are legumes. I thought you couldn't say that word anymore. Like spastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 This thread is nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 I prefer talking to trousers about peanuts, than Turkish about anything. To be fair I'd hate to talk to me as well if I was made to look as consistently stupid as you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Saint Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 (edited) errr...yeah..Doesn't people, who talks to themselves come across as a bit stupid? Edited 26 April, 2013 by Danish Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 26 April, 2013 Share Posted 26 April, 2013 They are legumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 27 April, 2013 Share Posted 27 April, 2013 I thought you couldn't say that word anymore. Like spastics. Well don't say it like a spastic then, say it normally.... Boom! Sorry egg, it's just was just a joke. An open goal I couldn't miss and no worse than the I spasacus ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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