Health and Food Allergy Information

Q: How do Dietz and Watson meats affect those with a lactose intolerance?

A: A two ounce serving of Dietz & Watson meat that contains nonfat dry milk has approximately 0.85 grams of lactose. Compare this to an eight ounce glass of 70% lactose reduced milk which contains approximately 3.1 grams of lactose. Therefore ANYONE can enjoy Dietz & Watson delicious varieties of deli meats.

Q: Are Dietz and Watson meats gluten free?

A: Nearly all Dietz & Watson Meats are gluten free except: Rotisserie Style Chicken, Scrapple, Bockwurst, Fat Free Beef Franks, Gourmet Lite Franks, Gourmet Lite Beef Franks, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Chicken Florentine and Chicken Portabella. All the rest of our meats are free of wheat, rye, barley and oat proteins.

Q: What does the Feingold® Association think of Dietz and Watson Meats?

A: Dietz & Watson meats appear on the Feingold® Association's list of foods safe for hyperactive children and people with sensitive diets. Feingold® informs the public of how foods and synthetic additives affect health, learning and behavior.

Q: What about other food allergies?

A: If you are concerned about soy, wheat or milk allergies, please check our complete Ingredient List for each of our items. At Dietz & Watson, we prepare over 300 varieties of premium meat delicacies. If you can't find your favorite item, please contact us.