According to the Heinz Web site (under “Heinz Productsâ€) “Heinz ketchup has never contained any animal products.†The site goes on to say that “the FDA has set a standard of identity for ketchup that does not permit the use of any animal products. Any deviation from this standard of identity would mean that the product could no longer be called ketchup [or be] sold legally under the name ketchup.â€
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