Are Cheerios Ok for Celiac Disease? Understanding the Controversy
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While Cheerios are famously made from oats, which are naturally gluten-free, a significant controversy surrounds whether they are truly safe for individuals with celiac disease. Despite General Mills' labeling of some products as "gluten-free," many experts and consumers in the celiac community have raised serious concerns about potential cross-contamination. This means that for someone with celiac disease, eating Cheerios carries a risk that may not be worth taking.