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Got A Fristrating Response From Target!


Becky6

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I was at Target on sunday and wanted to buy a generic form of their vitamins and calcium supplements. The ingredients could of had gluten in them so I went over to the pharmacy to ask about it. The pharmacist had no clue and had no litsings of their meds that were gluten-free. I then sent Target an email stating they should have a list of gluten-free prodcuts like their competitiors do. This is the email I got back from them:

Thanks for writing us with your suggestions about Target owned-brand,

gluten-free food and pharmacy items. I'm sorry we're not able to provide a list

of all of our gluten-free items. Your comments are important to us, and I'll be

sure to pass them on to our executives and buyers for further review.

For pharmacy questions, you can always call your nearest Target Pharmacy. To

find this nearest pharmacy, call (800) 800-8800 or use the Store Locator on

Target.com.

Of course, you can also give us a call at (800) 440-0680, or visit us on

Target.com. Either way, we’re here to help!


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Guest nini

Becky, I've just got to hope that one day these companies will get it...

minibabe Contributor

I had three cases like that last week, and one company had the nerve to send me the definition of what gluten is <_< . These companies are horrible to deal with.

Good luck

Amanda NY

Becky6 Enthusiast

I know! And they had the nerve to say for pharmacy questions ask your nearest pharmacy! Hello! I told you they didn't know anything! I replied and stated that I will start shopping at Walmart where they label their products gluten-free and know about their own brands!

TinkerbellSwt Collaborator

Good for you Becky.. I would rather shop at a place that knows their own products. Thanks!

Tinker

Cheri A Contributor

Sorry that happened to you, Becky!!

I'm glad to know that info on the vitamins too.

I'm not ready to jump to Wal-Mart though... hard to find any english speaking employees at any of the ones I've been in. The stores feel "dirty and old" to me too.

Becky6 Enthusiast

I used to hate walmart! They were all nasty around me! Until I found the Walmart Super center in Maple Grove!! It is so nice! Are there any of those down your way?


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I used to hate walmart! They were all nasty around me! Until I found the Walmart Super center in Maple Grove!! It is so nice! Are there any of those down your way?

They just turned the Shakopee store into a Super Center not too long ago. I do go in there occasionally if I'm at Sams Club or the Michaels in the same area but it's already yucky.

Becky6 Enthusiast

That sucks! I was so impressed by the one in Maple grove! But that is a bit far for you!

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