Are Mickey ice cream bars peanut safe?

[Hezzy04]

Does anyone know if the Mickey ice cream bars are peanut safe? I want to know if my kids with allergies can have them this trip or not. Last time we avoided most snacks and this time are hoping maybe they can have a Mickey bar....

Ohhh....or popcorn. Anyone know of that would be peanut safe!?

I know I can ask there, but I would love to know going in so I don't get their hopes up...

Thanks

 

[Dis703]

According to the Allergy Free Mouse website those ice cream bars "may contain peanuts." I don't know how up to date that information is, so obviously check again when you are there. They do have allergy safe treats and ice cream though so definitely ask for those options.

Popcorn I don't think you should have too much trouble with. My kids are allergic to a lot of foods and we avoid peanut and they have been able to have some, but not all of the popcorn offered at Disney. Always ask to see the allergy book to be sure of the ingredients just to double check as they can differ from one stand to the next.

 

[Hopeful8]

When we were at the parks last year, I bought Mickey bars for my DS (severely peanut allergic) and the cast member gave me the list of ingredients when I inquired about them being peanut free. Nowhere on the list did it say "may contain peanuts" or "manufactured in a facility that has peanuts" so I am shocked to read that Allergy Free Mouse says they may contain peanuts. How is it not listed on the ingredients or in the allergy information??

 

[Mum23]

When we were at the parks last year, I bought Mickey bars for my DS (severely peanut allergic) and the cast member gave me the list of ingredients when I inquired about them being peanut free. Nowhere on the list did it say "may contain peanuts" or "manufactured in a facility that has peanuts" so I am shocked to read that Allergy Free Mouse says they may contain peanuts. How is it not listed on the ingredients or in the allergy information??

"May contains" or "Manufactured on shared equipment" are OPTIONAL labels. You need to find out who makes them and contact them directly.

To the OP- they have recently started carrying Enjoy Life brand of several things which are PN free and available around the parks.

 

[Hopeful8]

"May contains" or "Manufactured on shared equipment" are OPTIONAL labels. You need to find out who makes them and contact them directly.

To the OP- they have recently started carrying Enjoy Life brand of several things which are PN free and available around the parks.

Am truly shocked, we have different labelling in Canada, there are many nut-free choices and it's common to read labels that say "may contain" and "manufactured in". Thank you for sharing this information.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

if I remember correctly Mickey Bars have manufactured where peanut/tree nuts are in other things cross over ruling but it does not show on the lists for peanuts/ nuts. this is also why most bread products at meals come up as not sage for peanut/ nuts

 

[Starwind]

Am truly shocked, we have different labelling in Canada, there are many nut-free choices and it's common to read labels that say "may contain" and "manufactured in". Thank you for sharing this information.

In canada "may contain" labels are ALSO optional. If they are on the package they must be truthful, but "may contain" or "manufactured on the same equipment as" are optional labels, just as in the USA.

What does differ between Canada and the USA is in Canada more things are requird to be labeled in the ingredient list or "contains" statement.

SW

 

[Hopeful8]

In canada "may contain" labels are ALSO optional. If they are on the package they must be truthful, but "may contain" or "manufactured on the same equipment as" are optional labels, just as in the USA.

What does differ between Canada and the USA is in Canada more things are requird to be labeled in the ingredient list or "contains" statement.

SW

So interesting - thanks for sharing this important information.

 

[mamabunny]

...Ohhh....or popcorn. Anyone know of that would be peanut safe!?
http://www.popsecret.com/faq/
I know I can ask there, but I would love to know going in so I don't get their hopes up...

Thanks

I know someone else on this forum will know the answer for sure - but didn't Pop Secret take over the popcorn for WDW not too long ago? Not sure about peanut allergy specifically for that product, but I do remember people being glad about it because of other dietary restrictions.

Yep - found it here: WDW Popcorn and Food Allergies

But no one mentions peanut allergies specifically. So, I went to Pop Secret's website and checked their FAQ It says:

For peanuts/tree nuts, Pop Secret popcorn is produced and packaged at a facility that is free from tree nuts and peanuts.

So... it's a definite maybe?

 

[DisneyOma]

I had a Mickey bar a long time ago that had a piece of peanut under the chocolate - but it was a long, long time ago, over ten years.

 

[cinderella73]

Its not the popcorn that is the concern. The oil used to pop it is made in a facility where peanut and coconut oil is processed.

The Mickeys Bars are a much more complex topic. They used to be safe. Then the labels started having peanut warnings. When I inquired I was told they were NEVER safe. I got really upset over this false info and provided them with a copy of a email from them stating they were indeed according to them directly safe at one point. Now the label is gone again and I get conflicting info. The law does not make companies have to label for shared lines. Its voluntary not mandatory so who knows now. It used to be because of the shape they were on dedicated lines but in the same facility with nut containing foods but segregated. BUt things may have changed. Those of us who have been going to Disney for a while know things went downhill once the woman Brenda running the special dietary needs area left , and a new group was put in charge. Not helpful at all.

By the way Enjoy Life who is in charge of Disney nut free snacks is now owned by Kraft. Kraft is infamous for not labeling for shared lines. Within the first month of taking over they had cross contaminated the chocolate chips with the Enjoy Life granola prompting a recall. We no longer trust or use them. Best to order safe snacks ahead of time and have them shipped to the resort.

Not to scare anyone away . Disney still has some great chefs that will be amazing and really go the distance. But sadly they are not as good as they used to be so its best to be prepared just like you would on any vacation because my faith in their handling of nut allergies has greatly declined. They have gotten better with gluten allergies though. They need to step up their game with the nut ones again.

 

[Mum23]

Its not the popcorn that is the concern. The oil used to pop it is made in a facility where peanut and coconut oil is processed.

By the way Enjoy Life who is in charge of Disney nut free snacks is now owned by Kraft. Kraft is infamous for not labeling for shared lines. Within the first month of taking over they had cross contaminated the chocolate chips with the Enjoy Life granola prompting a recall. We no longer trust or use them. Best to order safe snacks ahead of time and have them shipped to the resort.

Just to be clear, there was never a nut risk with this recall. It was another Enjoy Life product, all of which are PN/TN free. Obviously this was still an issue if there were allergies to the stuff in the fruit and seed mix. EL has it's own facility that is free of the Top 8.

 

[cinderella73]

Correct Mum23. But to anyone with a sunflower allergy it was serious. I wasnt meaning to imply it was a nut allergy risk. I should have clarified. Just rather that I dont personally trust a company that makes serious mistakes like that , and general we personally dont trust Kraft. Sunflower is not on the top 8 but I know several people with nut allergies that are ANA to it .

 

[Anya22]

The Mickeys Bars are a much more complex topic. They used to be safe. Then the labels started having peanut warnings. When I inquired I was told they were NEVER safe. I got really upset over this false info and provided them with a copy of a email from them stating they were indeed according to them directly safe at one point. Now the label is gone again and I get conflicting info. The law does not make companies have to label for shared lines. Its voluntary not mandatory so who knows now. It used to be because of the shape they were on dedicated lines but in the same facility with nut containing foods but segregated. BUt things may have changed. Those of us who have been going to Disney for a while know things went downhill once the woman Brenda running the special dietary needs area left , and a new group was put in charge. Not helpful at all.

Do you recall the company name that makes the Mickey bars? I'd like to call in advance of our trip next week to see if anything has changed. My son had one of these 4 years ago and I know he is going to ask for another, so I want to be prepared to say yes or no (and come up with an alternative that will make him happy). Thanks.

 

[SMD]

Nestle makes the Mickey bars. They have confirmed many times that they are made in a shared facility that uses peanuts.

 

[Deanie1]

My sister has a very severe nut allergy. If I remember correctly, when we were there in December 2012, they said not to eat the Mickey bars but that she could eat the ice cream sandwiches. And she enjoyed them several times. Maybe something for people with nut allergies to inquire about.

 

[Anya22]

I emailed Nestle yesterday to see what they would say. Here's the response. It seems pretty generic. I would say it is up to the individual to determine if you feel comfortable eating the Mickey ice cream bars.

Labeling regulations require that the eight recognized major food allergens always be listed in the ingredient statement if they are in the product, regardless of the amount.

We always list these food allergens by their common name. Always check the label for the most current information before purchasing a product.

Factories that use an ingredient coming from one of these eight allergens take all needed precautions to avoid cross contact with products that do not normally contain these allergens.

Our package is in complete compliance with all FDA regulations for Labeling and consumer notification. FDA regulations do not require a cross contact warning on consumer packaging. We at Nestle feel that this is over labeling. We are confident in our sanitation and line cleaning policy and therefore choose not to over label our products.

If an allergen does not appear in the ingredient statement, then it has NOT been added to the product.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

I emailed Nestle yesterday to see what they would say. Here's the response. It seems pretty generic. I would say it is up to the individual to determine if you feel comfortable eating the Mickey ice cream bars.

Labeling regulations require that the eight recognized major food allergens always be listed in the ingredient statement if they are in the product, regardless of the amount.

We always list these food allergens by their common name. Always check the label for the most current information before purchasing a product.

Factories that use an ingredient coming from one of these eight allergens take all needed precautions to avoid cross contact with products that do not normally contain these allergens.

Our package is in complete compliance with all FDA regulations for Labeling and consumer notification. FDA regulations do not require a cross contact warning on consumer packaging. We at Nestle feel that this is over labeling. We are confident in our sanitation and line cleaning policy and therefore choose not to over label our products.

If an allergen does not appear in the ingredient statement, then it has NOT been added to the product.

you are right to the individual to decide if that is enough for them. but there are still a few reports of a peanut once in awhile making it onto a mickey bar

 

[Cantwait2018]

I know this is an older post but we went to Disney World in 2012 and my son who is allergic to peanuts had the Mickey Mouse ice cream bar on our first day in the parks (Hollywood Studios) and he broke out in severe hives within 10 minutes of eating it. The hives stayed on his entire body for the duration of the trip and it was hot, humid and he was miserable. Ugh. His throat didn't close so he lived on Benadryl while we were there. And there was nothing written on the bar and when I contacted the company they said there could be cross contamination. Would be nice if they would put that extremely important information on the label! I don't understand peanuts have always been a life threatening allergy and most kids will not outgrow it, can't they manufacture the Micky Mouse ice cream in a nut free factory!?!? It's supposed to be the happiest place on earth and my son would love to have that ice cream. It's also hard when all the desserts at all the restaurants mainly have nuts in them or processed with nuts.

 

[bumbershoot]

I don't understand peanuts have always been a life threatening allergy and most kids will not outgrow it, can't they manufacture the Micky Mouse ice cream in a nut free factory!?!? It's supposed to be the happiest place on earth and my son would love to have that ice cream.

Well, they are made by Nestle. Nestle isn't Disney, and isn't the happiest company on earth in any way.

We don't have allergies, but have sensitivities in the family, and therefore we almost always have a car, go to the store, and buy treats that are safe for DH and DS. We save money on the massively expensive treats in the park and we generally get better-tasting, higher-quality treats to savor when we return to the hotel.