Guest guest Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 This is an email that was on the VegSoc list and although it is talking about vegetarian (not vegan) food - if they can't get the labelling right then can they be trusted on anything! Jo Apologies to those who are members of both VegNet and VegSoc-Talk, you willhave received two copies of this but I think it's really important...PLS do forward this email - there must be 1000's of veggies/vegans that are eating cochineal products that ASDA are labelling as suitable for vegetarians!!!Karin Ridgers has just spoken to ASDA again and they have confirmed that thecochineal they use is the "juices and rind of beetles"They say that this is acceptable for vegetarians!The head office have said that they will not be changing the packaging either!!PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN BUYING FOOD FROM ASDA!!!Click here or copy and paste to send a polite email letting ASDA know that even non veggies wouldnt want to eat beetles let alone veggies!Or call: 0500 100055http://www.asda.co.uk/asda_corp/scripts/homePage.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0020467799.1115211827@@@@ & BV_EngineID=cccdadddmefehkmcfkfcfkjdgoodgjg.0 & intCatOID=-8909 & bodyNavPath=/scripts/customerservice/csMainPage.jsp & imgName=http://graphics.asda.com/ASDA_Corp/topNavImages/but009_off.gif & imgWelcome=http://graphics.asda.com/ASDA_Corp/topNavImages/welcome009.gif & NotToCache=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 ok..so wots ASDA? Jo Cwazy May 4, 2005 1:03 PM From the Vegetarian Society list This is an email that was on the VegSoc list and although it is talking about vegetarian (not vegan) food - if they can't get the labelling right then can they be trusted on anything! Jo Apologies to those who are members of both VegNet and VegSoc-Talk, you willhave received two copies of this but I think it's really important...PLS do forward this email - there must be 1000's of veggies/vegans that are eating cochineal products that ASDA are labelling as suitable for vegetarians!!!Karin Ridgers has just spoken to ASDA again and they have confirmed that thecochineal they use is the "juices and rind of beetles"They say that this is acceptable for vegetarians!The head office have said that they will not be changing the packaging either!!PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN BUYING FOOD FROM ASDA!!!Click here or copy and paste to send a polite email letting ASDA know that even non veggies wouldnt want to eat beetles let alone veggies!Or call: 0500 100055http://www.asda.co.uk/asda_corp/scripts/homePage.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0020467799.1115211827@@@@ & BV_EngineID=cccdadddmefehkmcfkfcfkjdgoodgjg.0 & intCatOID=-8909 & bodyNavPath=/scripts/customerservice/csMainPage.jsp & imgName=http://graphics.asda.com/ASDA_Corp/topNavImages/but009_off.gif & imgWelcome=http://graphics.asda.com/ASDA_Corp/topNavImages/welcome009.gif & NotToCache=0To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 > Karin Ridgers has just spoken to ASDA again and they have confirmed that the> cochineal they use is the "juices and rind of beetles"> They say that this is acceptable for vegetarians!> The head office have said that they will not be changing the packaging > either!! Perhaps we should all write to Trading Standards and complain that they are in breach of the Trade Descriptions Act... BB Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Hi Fraggle > ok..so wots ASDA? Asda is a UK supermarket chain which was brought out by Wal-Mart about 5 years ago... there's even the quasi-religious "Asda-tru" cult, who just last weekend celebrated "WalMartPurchaseNacht" (and yes, they do really exist!!!) BB Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 OMG, the WallyWorld virus is spreading. My sister worked at corporate many years ago and I won't even walk on the same side of the street as those places! This is NOT even surprising! Lynda - Peter Wednesday, May 04, 2005 1:45 PM Re: From the Vegetarian Society list Hi Fraggle > ok..so wots ASDA? Asda is a UK supermarket chain which was brought out by Wal-Mart about 5 years ago... there's even the quasi-religious "Asda-tru" cult, who just last weekend celebrated "WalMartPurchaseNacht" (and yes, they do really exist!!!) BB PeterTo send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 A supermarket chain. Jo - fraggle Wednesday, May 04, 2005 9:09 PM Re: From the Vegetarian Society list ok..so wots ASDA? Jo Cwazy May 4, 2005 1:03 PM From the Vegetarian Society list This is an email that was on the VegSoc list and although it is talking about vegetarian (not vegan) food - if they can't get the labelling right then can they be trusted on anything! Jo Apologies to those who are members of both VegNet and VegSoc-Talk, you willhave received two copies of this but I think it's really important...PLS do forward this email - there must be 1000's of veggies/vegans that are eating cochineal products that ASDA are labelling as suitable for vegetarians!!!Karin Ridgers has just spoken to ASDA again and they have confirmed that thecochineal they use is the "juices and rind of beetles"They say that this is acceptable for vegetarians!The head office have said that they will not be changing the packaging either!!PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN BUYING FOOD FROM ASDA!!!Click here or copy and paste to send a polite email letting ASDA know that even non veggies wouldnt want to eat beetles let alone veggies!Or call: 0500 100055http://www.asda.co.uk/asda_corp/scripts/ho mePage.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0020467799.1115211827@@@@ & BV_EngineID=cccdadddmefehkmcfkfcfkjdgoodgjg.0 & intCatOID=-8909 & bodyNavPath=/scripts/customerservice/csMainPage.jsp & imgName=http://graphics.asda.com/ASDA_Corp/topNavImages/but009_off.gif & imgWelcome=http://graphics.asda.com/ASDA_Corp/topNavImages/welcome009.gif & NotToCache=0To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 That's a good idea. BBJo - Peter Wednesday, May 04, 2005 9:43 PM Re: From the Vegetarian Society list > Karin Ridgers has just spoken to ASDA again and they have confirmed that the> cochineal they use is the "juices and rind of beetles"> They say that this is acceptable for vegetarians!> The head office have said that they will not be changing the packaging > either!! Perhaps we should all write to Trading Standards and complain that they are in breach of the Trade Descriptions Act... BB PeterTo send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Jo, You know better than to mention Asda ( son of Walmart ) in Fraggles prescence! The Valley Vegan.....Jo Cwazy <heartwork wrote: This is an email that was on the VegSoc list and although it is talking about vegetarian (not vegan) food - if they can't get the labelling right then can they be trusted on anything! Jo Apologies to those who are members of both VegNet and VegSoc-Talk, you willhave received two copies of this but I think it's really important...PLS do forward this email - there must be 1000's of veggies/vegans that are eating cochineal products that ASDA are labelling as suitable for vegetarians!!!Karin Ridgers has just spoken to ASDA again and they have confirmed that thecochineal they use is the "juices and rind of beetles"They say that this is acceptable for vegetarians!The head office have said that they will not be changing the packaging either!!PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN BUYING FOOD FROM ASDA!!!Click here or copy and paste to send a polite email letting ASDA know that even non veggies wouldnt want to eat beetles let alone veggies!Or call: 0500 100055http://www.asda.co.uk/asda_corp/scripts/homePage.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0020467799.1115211827@@@@ & BV_EngineID=cccdadddmefehkmcfkfcfkjdgoodgjg.0 & intCatOID=-8909 & bodyNavPath=/scripts/customerservice/csMainPage.jsp & imgName=http://graphics.asda.com/ASDA_Corp/topNavImages/but009_off.gif & imgWelcome=http://graphics.asda.com/ASDA_Corp/topNavImages/welcome009.gif & NotToCache=0To send an email to - Peter H Messenger - want a free easy way to contact your friends online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 I'm afraid Fraggle will just have to put up with it :-) Jo - peter hurd Saturday, May 07, 2005 2:40 PM Re: From the Vegetarian Society list Jo, You know better than to mention Asda ( son of Walmart ) in Fraggles prescence! The Valley Vegan.....Jo Cwazy <heartwork wrote: This is an email that was on the VegSoc list and although it is talking about vegetarian (not vegan) food - if they can't get the labelling right then can they be trusted on anything! Jo Apologies to those who are members of both VegNet and VegSoc-Talk, you willhave received two copies of this but I think it's really important...PLS do forward this email - there must be 1000's of veggies/vegans that are eating cochineal products that ASDA are labelling as suitable for vegetarians!!!Karin Ridgers has just spoken to ASDA again and they have confirmed that thecochineal they use is the "juices and rind of beetles"They say that this is acceptable for vegetarians!The head office have said that they will not be changing the packaging either!!PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN BUYING FOOD FROM ASDA!!!Click here or copy and paste to send a polite email letting ASDA know that even non veggies wouldnt want to eat beetles let alone veggies!Or call: 0500 100055http://www.asda.co.uk/asda_corp/scripts/homePage.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0020467799.1115211827@@@@ & BV_EngineID=cccdadddmefehkmcfkfcfkjdgoodgjg.0 & intCatOID=-8909 & bodyNavPath=/scripts/customerservice/csMainPage.jsp & imgName=http://graphics.asda.com/ASDA_Corp/topNavImages/but009_off.gif & imgWelcome=http://graphics.asda.com/ASDA_Corp/topNavImages/welcome009.gif & NotToCache=0To send an email to - Peter H Messenger - want a free & easy way to contact your friends online? To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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