FACT: No, not necessarily. While vegan means the absence of animal ingredients, like milk and egg, this may not always be the case for all vegan products. As an example, manufacturers of some vegan products include a ‘may contain milk’ statement to indicate that the product may have been cross-contaminated with milk during the production process.
As a general safety measure, it’s important to always read the list of ingredients and all accompanying statements and to contact the manufacturer with any questions. Don’t assume a vegan product means “free from milk and/or egg”, check the label.
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