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From: Maria Extross
Manufacturer: Black Diamond
Date: 20 Mar 2006 Time: 17:23:31
Comments: I would like to know how to preserve the black diamond cheese once I open
the packet. It often gets mildew on it and then I have to throw it out. Would really
appreciate if you could tell me how to preserve this in the fridge for a longer period.
From: Sheryl Durant
Manufacturer: Classico
Date: 04 Apr 2007 Time: 00:15:45
Comments: To whom it may concern: I am writing to you
with some level of disappointment and much disgust. I purchased a jar of your CLASSICO -
Florentine spinach and cheese today at our local grocery store. I prepared our dinner
adding only an onion, a clove of garlic and lean ground beef. About 30 minutes later
we ate dinner in which I found, a hard substance, resembling a bone of some kind, where as
I bit down I hurt my gums. I don't think that I could purchase your product again
without fear of something in the sauce that is not included on the list of ingredients.
My 10year old son however was extremely disgusted and tramatized in my finding the
unknown particle, and, that I am keeping it for evidence until I hear a response from you.
I expect my money back. I also expect an explanation of what this particle could be
and your findings after testing.
I have been a devoted customer for many years of quite a few of your products. It is
with a level of fear and deep concern that I am writing this, in consideration to all of
what is being found in our food products these days. I look forward to an immediate
response to this letter. Sincerely, Sheryl Durant
From: Vnorcross46
Manufacturer: Bridgeford
Date: 20 Mar 2007
Comments: Live in area code 08332 Millville NJ. Cannot find your (diced)
pepperoni . Every pepperoni product is avaliable . Love the cute squares. Do you have any
market in area that carries product? Thank you Vicki Norcross
From: jim_m45
Manufacturer: COMPAQ HP DESK TOP COMPUTER
Date: 19 Mar 2007
Comments:
COULD NOT GET HELP ON THIS
PRODUCT EVEN THOUGH IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. COMPUTER FAILS TO COPY DVD
From: carole-cloutie
Manufacturer: elite selection peanut cookies with chocolate striped
Date: 05 Mar 2007
Comments: I would like to find them and make a complaint because I found a piece
of wood by eating a buiscuit. Thank god that it wasn't my children because they are
autistic and wouldn't have known what to do when eating and almost swallowing a piece of
wood.
Thank You
From: aiarroyo
Date: 19 Jul 2006
Comments: Can I trust those advertising about home work opportunities. I like to do
some work at home but you have to invest, bying their directoriesand I am afraid. Can you
please give me and advice.
Thank you for your help.
From: bamartin
Manufacturer: presidents choice
Date: 17 May 2006
Comments: we had a can of p/c ginger ale explode in my wifes hand and we would
like some compensation i still have the can withthe code on the bottom 6080vs16 16a barry
martin thank you
Hi, I am looking for the griddle mate garlic spray and i wonder if you guys carry this
product or if you know of anyone who does could you please call me or contact me at
debbieroadrunner@hotmail.com
Thank you Debbie
From: jimmomfred
Manufacturer: Penny Marketing
Date: 19 Sep 2004
Comments: You sent me CROSSWORD VALUE PACK. Which I did not order
from you. How did you get my name and address? Do you really expect me to pay for this?
Please comment on this. Do you have the number of the person who called this in or thier
e-mail address? Thank You for your comments. Jim Nowak Sr
From: barrycrafty
Manufacturer: euro-tech windows industries ltd.
Date: 30 Oct 2004
Comments: We had a window plus sliding door put in
having all kids of troble they said its nothing wrong we even have water comming into the
house can't get any help one of their people people told me that people get tired of
calling them so they give up there for the job is not finish thank you
From:
pauline_butt@hotmail.com
Manufacturer: hostess (potato chips) frito lay
Date: 11 Mar 2004 Time: 03:41:35
Why is it we have come to accept being mislead by these larger potato chip companies. Now,
I realize that we are charged by the weight, but is it painting a true picture when we buy
150g+ bay of chips only to find the bag is 1/4 filled with chips, the rest being air. Come
on, give us a break. Why not just put the product in a smaller bag, so it is filled at
least 3/4 or more. Marketing at work. Let the people "think" they are getting
more with a "large" bag. This is unacceptable because if a soda pop company did
the same, we would be outraged (buying a can of pop, only to find 1/4 of the can contains
the product. It would not be allowed. Now, I know there is some excuse, however, why is
it, that cheesies, ring chips, and variety bags are filled by at least 4/5th of the bag,
they all have to stay fresh and avoid being crushed ! At least here, you can see what you
are buying and paying for. Is it because they are in a see-through bag, you guys can't get
away with it like you can when selling potato chips. In closing, there are marketing
technics, then there is misleading, and I feel the companies are, by choice, misleading
the public when marketing the larger (150g+) bag of potato chips.
From: kims_@hotmail.com
Manufacturer: hostess chips
Date: 15 Jan 2004 Time: 00:09:28
I just want to comment on the false advertisement on the Ketchup chip bag. On the back of
the bag it say's and i quote "Hostess** Ketchup Potato Chips are bursting with lots
of fresh-off-the-vine tomato ketchup flavour" Now although the chips were fresh,
there was NO flavour. I repeat NO flavour! Sure there was a touch of ketchup
here-and-there, but it is said that there is a bursting amount of ketchup flavour, and
there infact is not! I would like for someone to either change the false advertisment or
add some flavor so the bag is not lying!
Thank you for your time
KIM
From: vmondrag@kusd.edu
Date: 14 Jan 2004 Time: 16:21:07
Subject: Scotch Mints
I noticed the request about information for "Scotch Mints". I'd like to know
where I can get a bulk order of them....oh, maybe 5 pounds or so. Thanks for any help.
Ginny
From: Chantal and
Dave
Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2003 5:55 PM
Subject: re: coupons
Hi there .how are you? My husband and I bought a jar
of Primo Olives. my son opened the jar and there was a hair in it.No it wasn't his. Please
send coupons to Box 1328 Cumberland B.C. vor-1s0. it was Primo Olives 375ml. Will be
waiting for coupons.thank-you Have a great day. Mrs.C.Vaillancourt.
From:
Brucetate7@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 4:44 PM
Subject: my salesman need replaced
hi i'm bruce from www.countrycorners.ca just to let you know i'm no happy at all with your
sales men rout #5132 . i think you need to look into his run i bet your going to lose more
then use as your customer . thanks for your time.
From: fweimer
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 11:54 PM
Subject: ketchup chips
So I am not sure who this should go to but it is about the flavour or lak
of in the ketchup chips. I really wish that when hostess chips were taken off the shelves
in Regina sk canada that its flavour was being put in the ketchup chips from frito lay. If
anyone did Any reseach on the sales way back when they would have found out that hostess
ketchup chips out sold Old Dutch by approx 4 to one in small and or large bags/ boxes. And
probably 10 to 1 for frito lays. If any thing really could be done let me know.
Frank Weimer, Regina Sk Canada S4N 3A9
From: Fred Little
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 2:52 PM
Subject: Scotch Mints
I have fond memories of riding with my Grandfather in the horse and buggy, as do most of
my cousins, and eating, chewing and sucking scotch mints. I just returned from a
family reunion near Arthur, Ontario where we reminisced about this and several other
topics.
Grandpa bought them in bulk, as most candy was sold in those days, and often dumped them
in his coat pocket. They often looked more like licorice than mints but, always
tasted like mints.
I have never been able to find scotch mints in the US. I returned home with a small
supply and am now out. Do you market or ship them in/to the US and more specifically
in or near Duluth, Minnesota?
Fred Little, Cloquet, MN 55720
From: LampArtist
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 7:34 PM
Subject: (no subject)
To Santa Maria Foods; Regarding your San Daniele Deli Prosciutto-
Your new packaging is very convenient, however, it appears to have changed the taste of
the proscuitto. It is much more moist, almost the consistency of boiled ham. I would trade
the convenience for the taste of the original prosciutto.
Lynne Salcetti, Houston, Texas
From: Mohamed Khan
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2002 9:15 PM
Subject: order
dear sir/madam
i would like to buy from your company v8 splash by the counter size is 340ml glass bottle
and v8 vegetable cocktail 340ml in tin i would like to buy this juice by the counter
please give me the price for a case for these juices and how much case fit's in a 20ft
counter? please reply me asap thank u
niazi
From: Brad Barton
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 2:18 PM
Subject: Scotch Mints
Dear Madam/Sir,
I am a dedicated Scotch Mint eater, I go through a bag or so ever two days. In the
last six weeks there have been some quality control problems. The problems I have
encountered are;
1) flavour, some packages look like white scotch Mints but tasted like Green Mints I have
run into both full and mixed packages.
2) The main reason I love Dare mints, is the chewy centre, in the past four weeks, I have
been running into packages that do not have chewy centre's, this is very disappointing.
Could you please look into these problems, as it takes away from the great pleasure
I get, from eating Dare Scotch mints with chewy centres. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely, Brad Barton, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada, V2X 2H5
From: Antonette Morgan
Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 9:16 PM
Subject: unsealed
I regularly buy a fifteen pack of doritos at price chopper for my children. Lately I have
been receiving unsealed packages of zesty cheese flavours, on an average of two packs per
fifteen bags. please look into this. UPC 60410 03345.
From: Shannon Holand
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:40 PM
Subject: I'm looking for a product you used to have
To whom it may concern: You used to have an imitation butter flavoured salt and I can't
find it any where. It isn't listed on your web site anywhere so I assume you no longer
make it. I found it invaluable when I was dieting and am about to diet again and would
kill for a few bottles of it. It's hard to give up butter and I will always use salt so it
is perfect for my vegies. I haven't found any other products that even come close in
taste. If you have any left, stashed in a back corner of your warehouse, I would really
like to buy some from you. Please contact me at this e-mail address and let me know.
Thanks. Sincerely, Shannon Holand
From: Elina Towie
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 9:33 PM
Subject: Orville Popcorn
I just popped some popcorn in my air popper an the popcorn that I just opened is stale. To
whom do I complain to?
FYI The microwave popcorn is 100 times better
From: bernard march
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 2:21 PM
Subject: Hunt's Tomato Sauce Explodes
Dear Customer Service, I just opened a can of your 7.5fl oz (213ml) Hunt's Tomato Sauce
and it exploded over everything as soon as I punctured a hole in the can with my electric
can opener. What a mess. It squirt accross my kitchen, all over my curtains, my shirt, and
my white kitchen cabinets. It was just awful. I have washed my curtains and shirt after
spraying it with a stain remover and I just hope it comes clean. My shirt is light blue,
and it is new. I received it for Christmas. I am very upset, and wanted to telephone you,
but couldn't find your telephone number anywhere on your products. I am really concerned
regarding the stains, and would really appreciate it if you would contact me by phone or
internet.
Sincerely, Bernard March
From: ConnBgly@aol.com
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 11:14 PM
Subject: hello
Hi, I am looking your "Crown Corn Syrup" could you please tell me which
stores sells this item. Thank you for your time, Connie
From: Italger3@cs.com
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 9:49 PM
Subject: cholesterol lowering agents
I love buttered popcorn but I have very high cholesterol (324) so have to stay away from
fat/carbohydrate combinations as much as possible. I just finished reading about some new
products coming out soon that contain plant stanols and sterols. These products (Take
Heart cereals: Honey Nut, Vanilla Almond, and snack bars: Chocolate Chunk, Apple Cinnamon,
Raisin Spice, and fruit juices: Orange Citrus, Mixed Berry) are supposed to drop total
cholesterol as much as 19% and bad LDL cholesterol up to 24% (American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition,June 1, 1999) Bright idea! Why can't the "butter" in buttered popcorn
be made with these same ingredients and, therefore, protect my heart as I munch happily on
the popcorn, guilt and worry free! If, perchance, there is already a popcorn being sold
with these wonderfully heart-safe ingredients would you please let me know ASAP? I look
forward to hearing from you, Cosima Hopper
From: Cheryl Charette
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 11:51 AM
Subject: re: ingredients
Hello there. I came across this site while searching for web pages for potato chip
manufacturers. I have one question about the ingredients that I have yet to find an answer
for. Is the salt used in making potato chips iodized? I am doing a search of prepackaged
foods because a family members was recently diagnosed with a goiter. Goiters used to be
common many years ago because of a lack of iodine in our diets. Iodized table salt
virtually put an end to goiters but according to one health worker goiters are now making
a comeback. Sea salt is being used as an alternative salt and it lacks the iodine. I am
curious to know if the salt used in these foods is iodized. Many of us have taken the salt
content in these prepackaged foods into account when looking at our overall diet. If the
salt is not iodized then that is another factor that must be taken into account when
looking at the total amount of salt in our diet. Any information you could provide would
be greatly appreciated. Thank You Cheryl Charette
From: HBPRO@webtv.net
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001 9:49 PM
Subject: peanut butter;
where can i purchase 100% REAL PEANUT BUTTER? I live in the
gainesville fl. area. please advise. thanks, steve. p.s. i would be willing to buy this
mail order if necessary. thanks, steve
From: joseph foss
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 10:21 PM
Subject: dear hostess,
I've enjoyed your products very much over the years {i didn't know you made this many},
anyway my wife has been comeing home with your hickory sticks for the past few years with
a twist.My son &i love them ,but when we get them they are missing something.i just
found out that she was the one putting in the "smartes" not you.there realy
good. let me know what you think: joe
From: bobjanet maccullouch
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 8:09 PM
Subject: President's Choice
Hello : How do I get in touch with Dave Nickels , by email ? I would appreciate if you
could help me in this matter. Thanking you in advance, yours truly, R.S . MacCullouch ,
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
From: Cathie
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2001 7:43 PM
Subject:
Hi, just wanted to say how much we enjoy the laGrille products. We always use the spices,
such as Montreal Steak, and the Chicken Spice, and seasoned salt. This summer we have used
the marinades quite a bit. We love them all! We even keep bottles of everything in our
camp boxes. Thank you for a great product!
Yours truly, cathie ross
From: TATUME
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2001 9:42 PM
Subject: About a order I place
I would like to know if I can pay a balance at a store near me or do I have to send it all
the way to Ohio to you ?
From: Treetop2003
Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2001 2:18 PM
Subject: (no subject)
do you have any pictures of a 1933 penny
From: Lurelocker
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 10:50 AM
Subject: catalog
To whom it may concern: could you please send me a catalog. I am looking for cushions for
2 deacon's benches. one 4 foot one 5 foot. please send to Mary E. Wright, Osterville,
Mass. 02655
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