Thick-It^® Purees Frequently Asked Questions

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Where can I buy Thick-It Purees?

What is the shelf-life of Thick-It Purees?

How do I read the code on the bottom of the side of the case and/or on the bottom of the can?

What are the diabetic exchanges for Thick-It Purees?

Are Thick-It Food Purees Gluten Free?

Do Thick-It Food Purees contain food allergens?

Are Thick-It Food Purees Kosher?

Do I have to cook Thick-It Food Purees?

How long do Thick-It Food Purees remain safe after opening?

Are Thick-It Purees covered by Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid?

Do Thick-It Purees have an NDC# (National Drug Code) or a HCPC (pronounced Hic-Pic) code for insurance or Medicaid/Medicare billing purposes?

Why would a person need to eat pureed foods?

I noticed that the Mixed Fruit & Berry Puree can has a different colored lid, is there something different about it?

 

Where can I buy Thick-It Purees?
Thick-It Purees are available through many online distributors. You also can request that your pharmacist special-order Thick-It Purees for you.

What is the shelf-life of Thick-It Purees?
According to the USDA, retort/canned products are safe for human consumption for up to five years. For optimum quality performance, we recommend consuming Thick-It Purees within two years from the date of manufacture.

How do I read the code on the bottom of the side of the case and/or on the bottom of the can?

• Pureed Cases
  Example (for Seasoned Chicken Puree):
  Precision Food Thick-It
  Lot 0815 (Lot Code)
  Seasoned Chicken Puree (Product Name)
  02238 12:55:26 (produced on the 223^rd day of 2008 at 1255)
  H300-F8800 (Precision Product Code)
  12/15 (ounce) 8I5PI-THK (Manufacturer Item No.)
  UPC Code (Precision's UPC)

• Pureed Cans (printed on bottom of can)
  Example (for Seasoned Chicken Puree):
  DO749 PI/1510
  D stands for the 4^th Batch made on the 74^th day of 2009
  PI is a Manufacturer Code
  1510 is the 1510^th can of the batch
  EST. 1297 is the Meat Establishment No. (Indicated inspected by USDA)
  P217 is the Poultry No. (Indicated inspected for wholesomeness by
  the USDA) 

Are Thick-It Purees gluten free?
Beef in Barbeque Sauce Puree, Seasoned Chicken Puree, Mixed Fruit & Berry Puree, Sweet Corn Puree, Seasoned Green Bean Puree and Carrot & Pea Puree are gluten free.

Chicken a la King Puree, Beef Lasagna Puree, Beef Stew Puree, Salisbury Steak Puree, Omelet with Sausage & Cheese Puree, Maple Cinnamon French Toast Puree and Caramel Flavored Apple Pie Puree, contain wheat gluten.

What are the diabetic exchanges for Thick-It Purees?
Visit our diabetic exchange chart for our purees.

Do Thick-It Purees contain food allergens?
Our labels are clearly marked if they contain any of the major
food allergens.

Product	Allergens
H300 Seasoned Chicken Puree	Soy
H301 Chicken à la King Puree	Milk, Wheat, Soy
H302 Beef Lasagna Puree	Milk, Wheat, Egg, Soy
H303 Carrot and Pea Puree	Milk
H304 Sweet Corn Puree	Milk
H305 Seasoned Green Bean Puree	Milk, Soy
H307 Maple Cinnamon French Toast Puree	Milk, Egg, Wheat
H308 Beef Stew Puree	Wheat, Soy, Egg
H309 Beef in Barbeque Sauce Puree	Soy
H314 Salisbury Steak Puree	Soy, Wheat, Egg, Fish
H315 Omelet with Sausage & Cheese Puree	Soy, Wheat, Egg, Milk
H316 Mixed Fruit & Berry Puree	N/A
H317 Caramel Flavored Apple Pie Puree	Wheat, Soy, Milk

Are Thick-It® Food Purees Kosher?
No, Thick-It Purees are not kosher.

Do I have to cook Thick-It Purees?
Thick-It Purees are fully cooked in the can and sterilized in the canning process. We recommend heating to 165°F before serving.

How long do Thick-It Purees remain safe after opening?
Thick-It Purees will last up to five days after opening if transferred to another container and refrigerated immediately.

Are Thick-It Purees covered by Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid?
Each Insurance carrier, State Medicare and/or Medicaid office has its own set of regulations. Check with your specific Insurance carrier or state Medicare and/or Medicaid office.

Do Thick-It Purees have an NDC# (National Drug Code) or a HCPC (pronounced Hic-Pic) code for insurance or Medicaid/Medicare billing purposes?
We do not have NDC numbers for the Thick-It purees, but do have HCPCS codes:

Product	Size	Item Number	HCPCS
Seasoned Chicken Puree*	15 oz.	H300	B4149
Chicken A La King Puree*	15 oz.	H301	B4149
Beef Lasagna Puree*	15 oz.	H302	B4149
Maple Cinnamon French Toast Puree*	15 oz.	H307	B4149
Beef Stew Puree*	15 oz.	H308	B4149
Beef in Barbeque Sauce Puree*	15 oz.	H309	B4149
Salisbury Steak Puree*	15 oz.	H314	B4149
Omelet With Sausage & Cheese Puree*	15 oz.	H315	B4149
Carrot And Pea Puree*	15 oz.	H303	B9998**
Sweet Corn Puree*	15 oz.	H304	B9998**
Seasoned Green Beans Puree*	15 oz.	H305	B9998**
Mixed Fruit And Berry Puree*	15 oz.	H316	B9998**
Caramel Flavored Apple Pie Puree*	15 oz.	H317	B9998**

* If the product is administered orally, the "BO" modifier is to be used with the HCPCS code.
** B9998 is a miscellaneous code and requires a complete description of the product when billing to Medicare. The description should include the manufacturer name, product name and the reason the item was prescribed to the patient.

Why would a person need to eat pureed foods?
Like original Thick-It, Thick-It Purees are for people with dysphagia and swallowing disorders.  They are also for people who cannot chew or have digestion issues.  Thick-It Purees are also great for people recovering from a variety of GI and Bariatric procedures.

I noticed that the Mixed Fruit & Berry Puree can has a different colored lid, is there something different about it?
Some fruits and vegetables are naturally higher in acid than others, so they have to be packed in special, corrosion-resistant cans. The fruit in the Mixed Fruit & Berry contain a higher acidity level than the other Thick-It Purees.