Seeking Health - Kids Optimal Multivitamin

Seeking Health was questioned a couple times on whether their products were corn-free, and have stated that the product is corn-free. A recent email reply from them clearly defines what they consider "corn-free" so please use caution with their products.

"Vitamin C is synthesized using corn glucose as a starting material. The vitamin C is corn-free, i.e. free of corn allergen. B vitamins are chemically synthesized, except for riboflavin derived through a microbial fermentation process."

Here we consider things to contain corn if they are derived from corn as many people who are allergic to corn do react to the derivatives.

Some people have done well with a few of the Seeking Health products so total avoidance of their products may not be necessary for everyone, and this is one of the very few (if not the only) MTHFR based medications formulated for kids.  As such, those with MTHFR affected children may find the benefits of this multivitamin outweigh the negative.

But being informed of the risks is important, and caution is necessary.  If you know you or your child is too sensitive to tolerate any corn derivative, please refrain from trying this product.

Triaminic - Children's Nighttime Cold & Cough

Triaminic - Children's Nighttime Cold & Cough was on our list for quite a while and needed to be re-verified anyway. However, it seems that the product has been reformulated, and there has been new company confirmation (Delphi) that the product does contain corn.

The product will no longer appear on the corn-free list.

Crayola Paints

Crayola did confirm in an inquiry posted on Delphi-Avoiding Corn that their tempera paints and washable paints (not the Color Wonder) are corn-free.

Crayola’s watercolors are also currently corn-free. The product used to contain dextrins, but after 1999 that practice was discontinued. So do make sure the Crayola watercolors are recently purchased.

Keep in mind that in the inquiries into corn at Crayola: “the computer system at Crayola doesn't give the ability to type in, say, "corn" and get information on all corn derivatives, and she doesn't have a list of ingredients in each product. She has to type in each ingredient separately and it will pull of a list of products with that ingredient. She checked on corn, corn syrup, corn starch, dextrins, dextrose, citric acid and xanthan gum for me.”

If you do have reactions or problems with these products, do let us know. Thanks.

Crayola Crayons

A couple other inquiries (Inquiry 2/13 & Inquiry 3/1) into Crayola products gives more insight into Crayola's corn-free status.

Their regular crayons are corn-free except for the glue on the wrapper. The wrapper should be removed and the crayons washed to remove any remaining traces of corn before use.

It was rumored that corn starch was used in the molds for the crayons, but that is not true. Crayola does not use corn starch in the molds, however they do use a silicone spray on an as-needed basis (see post 4000.27 and post 4083.1 on Delphi -Avoiding Corn Forum).

The crayons also do not contain soy or coconut/palm. They are made in a paraffin base, not vegetable or beeswax.

Crayola did confirm in Inquiry 3/1 that there are corn derivatives in all of their markers, air-dry clay, model magic, white paste, and dough (citric acid in the dough).

Also according to the Inquiry 3/1 “the computer system at Crayola doesn't give the ability to type in, say, "corn" and get information on all corn derivatives, and she doesn't have a list of ingredients in each product. She has to type in each ingredient separately and it will pull of a list of products with that ingredient. She checked on corn, corn syrup, corn starch, dextrins, dextrose, citric acid and xanthan gum for me.”

So this may explain why different people get different results when contacting Crayola.

See also our post about Crayola colored pencils

(Confirmed soy: Color Wonder washable finger-paints and markers, colored pencils, and the regular washable markers contain soy.)

RoseArt Crayons

A post on Delphi-Avoiding Corn about RoseArt Crayons (in conjunction with this inquiry), states that RoseArt Crayons are corn-free per the company.

Another inquiry posted on Delphi-Avoiding Corn confirms that RoseArt’s Jumbo Washable Crayons are corn-free.

The crayons are made using just wax and food coloring. It was also confirmed that their products do not contain corn, soy, or coconut/palm.

The person inquiring was not very impressed with the knowledge of the RoseArt representative, and felt that the information provided was not well researched.

That said, RoseArt crayons will be showing up on the list. If you do have any information about the corn-free status of RoseArt or reactions to their products, do let us know.

Colorations - Wheat-Free & Gluten-Free Playdough

Colorations Wheat-Free & Gluten-Free Dough (playdoh) has been on our list for a while, and is carried by Discount School Supply online.

A recent inquiry into the dough has given us a bit more information as to potential allergens that may be in the dough. While the dough is still corn-free, it has been found to contain potato, and the vegetable oil used in the dough may also contain soy.

Playdoh - unsafe

For some of us, even getting into the same room with Playdoh by Hasbro can cause problems.

A recent inquiry into Playdoh's contents confirms their use of corn starch as an ingredient.

Do not use this product with a child that has a corn allergy.

RoseArt Modeling Clay

A post on Delphi-Avoiding Corn shares the results of an inquiry into RoseArt's modeling clay.

The RoseArt Company claims their modeling clay is corn-free. It does contain wheat and mineral oil for those that that may affect.

If you have any problems with this product, do let us know.

Elmer's Glue

Elmer's glue has been contacted several times over the years and each time the company claims their products are corn-free.

However, there have been several reports of reactions to their products as well. Please use extreme caution with their products.

Faber-Castell Products

A report on Delphi-Avoiding Corn about children's craft items states good news about Faber-Castell.

After contacting the company, it seems all Faber-Castell products are corn-free except their "Creativity for Kids" kit which contains corn.

Crayola Colored Pencils

A report on Delphi-Avoiding Corn about children's craft items states bad news about Crayola.

After contacting Crayola about possible corn in their products, it was found that the only truely "corn-free" Crayola product is their colored pencils. Their colored pencils do contain soy though.

More Info about Crayola products: Crayola Crayons Review or select Crayola under "labels" at the end of this post.

List of Corn-Based Products

The Kentucky Corn Grower's Association has provided a list of corn-based products for us to avoid.

Notables on the list are:
BioBags
Duracell Procell Batteries
Eveready Batteries
Febreze Deoderizing Spray (this is a very problematic item, even their allergy-free)
Gyne-Lotrimin
Ingeo Fiber products (bedding) this includes pillows sold at Target.
Ingeo Carpet
Kingsford Charcoal
Magic Nuudles (Craft material)
Natural Living Bedding (Target, Linens n Things, and Amazon.com)
Palmer Tempera Paints
Prang Art Paints
Tinactin Foot Powder
Sheetrock Wallboard

Giambris Natural Candy

According to several posts on Delphi Avoiding Corn Forum: Corn-free Candy Canes, there is a company in New Jersey that makes a corn-free candy candy cane. Giambris Natural Candy Company makes candy canes from pure cane sugar, beet coloring, and oil of peppermint.

However, another poster on Delphi Avoiding Corn Forum: Corn-free Candy Canes called the company to double check on cross-contamination problems.

Giambris Natural's corn-free candy canes are made in the same work area right after and inbetween batches of corn syrup candies. The work area is not cleaned in between batches.

This is a huge issue of cross-contamination and please use caution if you do decide to enjoy them.

This product will not be showing up on the list for this reason.

*Update 12/12/06. Just as an added warning.. A poster on Delphi had already ordered these prior to finding out about the cross-contamination problem, and at a weak moment decided to try them and had a reaction. Her testimonial includes "DO NOT BUY THESE CANDY CANES!" and "DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME..."

Yummy Earth Products

This is one of the products researched before the start of this blog. So I'm reposting a bit from the News for Corn Avoiders blog so it'll show up on searches here if someone is curious about Yummy Earth and wants more info.
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A while ago on the News for Corn Avoiders blog, we did a post about Yummy Earth lollipops and how helpful and honest the company was about the sources of their ingredients.

Recently, Yummy Earth came to Delphi Forums and posted some updated information.

Yummy Earth, due to demand, has expanded their product lines to include "drops" or individual hard candies without the stick.

They've also started selling their products in individual flavors so you're not stuck with that one flavor you can't eat (due to allergy) or that you just don't like.

If you're like me, you're a big Yummy Earth fan, and you just can't wait to order a bulk of your favorite flavor... I've included a link that goes directly to their ordering site.

Yummy Earth Online Shop

(Yummy Earth products are also available on Amazon.com)

** Updated info on ingredients: 12/19/2006

Yummy Earth came onto Delphi and posted the following:

"we got an inquiry asking about citrus oils and safflower oils in each of our flavors, so naturally I thought of telling all of you, too!!!

As posted at www.yummyearth.com/ingredients

Razzmatazz Berry - No Safflower, No Orange, No Lemon

Wet-Face Watermelon - Safflower Yes, No Orange, No Lemon

Cheeky Lemon - No Safflower, No Orange, Lemon Yes

Orange Squeeze - No Safflower, Orange Yes, No Lemon

Pomegranate Pucker - No Safflower, Orange Yes, Lemon Yes"

So far there has been no reported corn-related reactions to these products.