This Gluten-Free Label Wins the Prize for Most Confusing EVER
Many labeled gluten-free foods contain oats supplied by
providers of mechanically and optically sorted oats. Two consumers have reached
out to GFWD regarding the labeling on Quest oatmeal chocolate chip bars. The
label includes the following:
Certified Gluten-Free mark from GFCO
Contains … wheat**
**Trace amounts are unavoidable in field grains
Oats used in this product are certified gluten-free
There are a few issues with this labeling statement that are concerning:
1. “Contains … wheat.” Contains statements are regulated under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer […]