• Bioengineered (BE) plants are commonly referred to as Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's)
• All of Hurst's beans are 100% non-GMO, meaning they are NOT bioengineered.
• Some of our dry seasonings/flavors contain bioengineered ingredients.
• The FDA has found these ingredients completely safe for consumption.
• Ingredients that are bioengineered in some of our seasonings/flavors:
  
  • Soy (Hydrolyzed soy protein, soy-based vegetable oils)
  • Corn starch (Maltodextrin, dextrose)

• The following list includes all Hurst products that have seasonings/flavors with one or more of these ingredients:
  • 15 BEAN SOUP® - UPC 251132 *See note below*
  • Cajun 15 BEAN SOUP® - UPC 251142
  • Great Northern HamBeens® - UPC 251012
  • Pinto HamBeens® - UPC 251022
  • Green Split HamPeas® - UPC 251092
  • Chicken 15 BEAN SOUP® - UPC 251162
  • Slow Cooker Chili - UPC 257512
  • BBQ Cowboy Beans - UPC 257542
  • Garlic & Herb Lentils (Best By May 2022 and earlier) - UPC 256162
  • El Cantarito® de Frijoles - UPC 256222
  • Great Northern Bean Soup - UPC 256122
  • Large Lima HamBeens® - UPC 251052
  • Baby Lima HamBeens® - UPC 251042
  • Spanish-American Black Bean Soup - UPC 251182
  • Slow Cooker Bacon & Bean (Discontinued item) - UPC 257522

• If you prefer to avoid the bioengineered/GMO ingredients in the listed products, you can simply omit the seasoning/flavor packet when cooking the beans.

*NOTE* Starting in the Spring of 2024, Hurst will begin to ship items containing "Ham Flavor" seasoning packets (starting with Original 15 Bean Soup) with a seasoning/flavor blend that is SOY FREE. The "Ham Flavor" will still have the same great taste our loyal customers have loved for years, but will no longer contain any soy based ingredient.

This new SOY FREE blend is also GMO free (no Bioengineered ingredients).

All product prior to this change will clearly state CONTAINS: SOY in the ingredients list on the back of every package.

New Soy Free Ham Flavor ingredients list: Yeast Extract, Salt, Maltodextrin, Natural and Artificial Flavors (Contains Canola Oil, Smoke), Triethyl Citrate, dl-alpha-Tocopherol.

• All of Hurst's packaged bean products are gluten free.
• Our facility, as well as our supplier facilities, are not dedicated 100% gluten free. There is a small risk of cross contamination during processing and handling of beans, peas, lentils, and seasonings.
• Strict cleaning, handling, and storage procedures are followed to ensure proper food safety and reduce any risk of cross contamination.
• Despite use of modern cleaning equipment, foreign material and grains may be present in dry beans, peas, and lentils. Please inspect, sort, and rinse the product before cooking.

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