Starbucks Has a New Gluten-free Breakfast Sandwich! Or Do They?

[Scott Adams]

Starbucks\' new Gluten-Free Breakfast Sandwich looks yummy. But, why does Starbucks\' website feature a disclaimer saying the company cannot guarantee the absence of allergens, including wheat?

The company website uses boldface type to tout the "gluten-free"-ness of the new offering, noting that the sandwich uses a "gluten-free roll," is "prepared in a certified gluten-free environment," and sealed "in its own oven-safe parchment bag to avoid any cross-contamination." Sounds good, so far, perhaps even safe for celiacs.

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