Frog

[Charlie_c67]

Especially as this is the same society that requires "may contain nuts" on a packet of peanuts     

[jcf]

Especially as this is the same society that requires "may contain nuts" on a packet of peanuts     

That's because there are people who can eat peanuts but are allergic to treenuts. 

[Rick Lowe]

Especially as this is the same society that requires "may contain nuts" on a packet of peanuts     

That's because there are people who can eat peanuts but are allergic to treenuts.

And that name itself causes confusion too - why can't they stick with the name 'Walnuts'?

[jcf]

Especially as this is the same society that requires "may contain nuts" on a packet of peanuts     

That's because there are people who can eat peanuts but are allergic to treenuts.

And that name itself causes confusion too - why can't they stick with the name 'Walnuts'?

Um, yeah pecans, almonds, brazil nuts, hazelnuts and cashews are all types of "treenut" that can be, and are, processed in the same facilities as peanuts. 
Anyhow, why would you care how things are labelled? Does it effect
your life in any way? 

[Rick Lowe]

Especially as this is the same society that requires "may contain nuts" on a packet of peanuts     

That's because there are people who can eat peanuts but are allergic to treenuts.

And that name itself causes confusion too - why can't they stick with the name 'Walnuts'?

Um, yeah pecans, almonds, brazil nuts, hazelnuts and cashews are all types of "treenut" that can be, and are, processed in the same facilities as peanuts.
Anyhow, why would you care how things are labelled? Does it effect
your life in any way?

Fair enough about the tree thing, but as for the other; with a nut allergy... yes, yes, it does.