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Frequently Asked Questions

Sending "Wow! Tastes Just Like Peanut Butter!" SchoolSafe SoyButter to school as a peanut butter replacement

Why does my school need SchoolSafe SoyButter?

The financial risk to the school relative to lawsuits, not to mention the risk of children dying who are, in most cases by law supposed to be safe at school, has prompted a total ban of all peanut-related foods in many schools. When these bans are implemented, there are more people upset with the total peanut ban than most people realize. SchoolSafe SoyButter and the SchoolSafe Procedure developed to send our peanut butter replacement to school represents a perfect workable solution that provides a compromise between the few that need the peanut restrictions for safety and the mass majority that don’t, but ultimately have been affected.

What really happens when peanuts are banned at school and parents don’t know about SchoolSafe SoyButter?

Although many people would like to believe that banning peanuts and peanut butter will stop all peanut products from being sent to school, unfortunately that is not the case. Many parents struggle with school lunches when a peanut ban is implemented. Left without options, some disregard the ban and send peanut products anyway because they are unaware of our SchoolSafe SoyButter peanut butter replacement. That is very dangerous to the school and those kids with peanut allergies. We offer a perfect solution with our SchoolSafe SoyButter where no one needs to be concerned about harming a child with a peanut allergy. Additionally, our SchoolSafe SoyButter has the familiar taste that kids know and love.

What will my school do when I send SchoolSafe SoyButter to school with my child?

If you have not followed our SchoolSafe Procedure, they may question you regarding what you are sending in your child’s lunch. It is always better to be proactive and inform your school that you are sending SchoolSafe SoyButter and prevent any lunchtime confusion. We have a SchoolSafe Procedure to follow with a convenient pre-written letter that you can download and print from our website the first time that you send this product to school.

Do parents with allergic kids support sending SchoolSafe SoyButter to school?

We receive a tremendous amount of positive feedback from parents with allergic kids AND those without, regarding their excitement about our product and the SchoolSafe procedure implemented that works for everyone. SchoolSafe SoyButter achieves the common goal of restricting peanut products at school, reduces the chance of an anaphylactic shock, increases the awareness of peanut allergies and reduces the liability risk to the school.

How is SchoolSafe SoyButter helping schools educate about peanut allergies?

SchoolSafe SoyButter is changing all parents' attitude towards a peanut ban at school in a positive way. We are offering a solution to all parents and schools that everyone can agree with, support and follow. This in turn is creating a better awareness and understanding of peanut allergies and the reason for a school peanut ban. An increasing amount of Socially Responsible Schools are finally realizing that openness, education and awareness about anaphylaxis is most important to a successful peanut policy. Product solutions like SchoolSafe SoyButter are necessary to realize the maximum effectiveness of school peanut policies. Realistically too many people still really don’t fully understand why they can’t send peanut butter to school and that is very dangerous.

Does SchoolSafe SoyButter reduce the liability risk to the school?

By accepting, encouraging and promoting the use of SchoolSafe SoyButter, schools are reducing or eliminating the potential for lawsuits that can arise if a child is harmed from a peanut allergy. By implementing complete peanut bans and informing parents about SchoolSafe SoyButter as a peanut butter replacement, school are executing their due diligence regarding peanut allergies. There is more potential risk in not supporting or encouraging a peanut butter replacement in the school than allowing a completely safe product like SchoolSafe SoyButter. Following a procedure that raises the needed awareness of anaphylaxis and provides full disclosure of the contents of school lunches is a win-win for everyone.

Is there a law against sending SchoolSafe SoyButter to school?

There is no law against sending a peanut butter replacement to school and a school policy cannot legally stop a parent from sending it. It is always best to let your teacher and/or school know what you are doing. Your school should be very supportive in your decision to be proactive in making the school a safer place. Following our SchoolSafe Procedure will result in an easy transition to a peanut free school for you and your school.

Is your SchoolSafe Procedure working in the schools?

Given a choice between disobeying school policy and sending peanut butter OR sending a safe and approved peanut butter replacement such as SCHOOLSAFE SOYBUTTER, parents ARE HONORING the school policy and sending the peanut butter replacement because they were given a CHOICE and the decision was easy. However, when not given a choice for a peanut butter replacement, many parents who do not know about SchoolSafe SoyButter and the SchoolSafe Procedure ARE IGNORING school policy because their child has NEEDS too.

How much demand is there for SchoolSafe SoyButter at school?

In many stores where SchoolSafe SoyButter is selling, it is actually outselling some national brands of Peanut Butter, a true testament to the demand and need for a safe, nutritious and tasty peanut butter replacement for school. Our SchoolSafe SoyButter is the only product that “Tastes Just Like Peanut Butter!”

How can I help my school become peanut free and/or tree nut free?

The biggest reason schools are hesitant to implement peanut bans is the fear of backlash from parents about what to send to school to replace peanut butter as a food staple. With your help we can educate your school about the options now available to facilitate the easy implementation of a peanut ban at your school. Please visit our school principal section when you can find a letter that can be downloaded and printed to send to your school principal.