Veg Newbie: Question about Packaging
Posted by damaen on Jul 12, 2013 · Member since Jul 2013 · 2 posts
Hello,
I'm completely new to veganism so there's still a lot for me to learn.
Going grocery shopping I noticed some packages read "Packed in a facility that processes milk, egg" etc etc. Since it's packaged in the same facility are those items NOT vegan?
I'd appreciate any help! Thank you :)
Those items are still vegan. That warning is put there mostly for people who have allergies to those items so that they can be aware of this. If one were to avoid eating food that was processed in a facility (or agricultural field where natural manure etc is used) it would be very very difficult to remain "pure" vegan. Similarly, there are very few all vegan groceries, but buying food in a mainstream store or whole foods store doesn't mean you aren't vegan either.
Thank you! That really clears it up for me :)