Question 1

is it pre-washed?

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Package doesn't state it has been pre-washed, I would wash it!

Question 2

Why there is a cancer warning labels based on California's proposition 65 on the bag?

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Hi there,

Thanks for your question! Please see the following information on Prop 65:

Prop 65 is an initiative whose goal is to protect drinking water sources in California from toxic substances that may cause illness, while also eliminating exposure to these substances in general. The safety limits set by Prop 65 are not realistic for most food products, as these standards were never meant to be applied to food.

High-quality foods grown all over the world are grown in extremely fertile soil, essential for their growth and nutrient density. This means there are heavy, naturally occuring earth-based metals (minerals) found within them. This is a completely natural biological phenomenon.

In California, anyone who sells products containing any of the 900 substances listed under Prop 65 is required by law to place a Prop 65 warning on their packaging, or anywhere else their product is sold (like on our Amazon pages). However, heavy metal limits on our Quinoa are well below USP safety standards, and always third-party tested to confirm this.

I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us. :)

Email: customercare@vivanaturals.com
Phone: 1-800-921-8482(VIVA) M-F 9:00am-5:00pm EST
Live Chat: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm EST

Katrina
Viva Naturals Customer Care

Question 3

is this certified gluten free? I understand the grain is gluten free by itself but what about cross-contamination?

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I do not see any label that states its Certified Gluten Free... It states Certified Organic, Verified NON GMO, It's a product of Bolivia. It doesn't state anything about where it's packed other than"Is sustainably grown and sourced directly from farmers in accordance with fair trade practices"  I think you should contact Viva Labs directly for further info. There website is  www.VivaLabs.com  -  phone # 1-800-921-8482

Question 4

Is this quinoa fair trade?

Accepted Answer

Hi. The label states "Viva labs' organic whole grain quinoa is sustainably grown and sourced directly from farmers in accordance with fair trade practices." I don't know if a certification seal is required to back this statement. I don't see one if it is. There is a Non-GMO verified seal and a QAI certified organic seal on the label.

ASIN	B00JPJRQ7W
ASIN	B00JPJRQ7W
Allergen Information	Tree Nuts
Best Sellers Rank	#96,385 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) #117 in Whole Grain Quinoa
Brand Name	Viva Naturals
Coin Variety 1	Quinoa
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,224)
Customer reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,224)
Diet Type	Vegetarian
Flavor	Nutty
Global Trade Identification Number	00700465936912
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Form	grain
Item Length Description	5" wide x 3" deep x 9.75" tall
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Package Weight	1.86 Kilograms
Item Weight	1.81 kg
Item model number	WF6H231877456999
Model Number	WF6H231877456999
Number of Items	1
Part Number	WF6H231877456999
Product Dimensions	15.88 x 30.48 x 10.41 cm; 1.81 kg
Serving Range	1-1 serving(s)
Size	4 Pound (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Gluten Free, Organic, Vegetarian
UPC	700465936912
Unit Count	1892.7 Milliliters

Viva Naturals Organic Quinoa, 4 LB Bag - The Finest 100% Royal Bolivian Whole Grain

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