Subway Stores in Oregon First to Offer Gluten-Free Options Statewide

I understand that they are taking, what seem to be, great precautions to avoid cross-contamination. However, as a former Subway worker myself (prior to Celiac diagnosis)...I know that there are plastic tops that go over the stainless steel of the counters, where the bread is slid across for sandwich-making. This is obviously a porous material, which would not be completely rid of its gluten by just wiping it down. Though the bread is placed on deli paper and slid across, it's going to come into contact with the plastic counter top. Also, there are bread crumbs EVERYWHERE. I can't even imagine how valid a quick wipe-down of them would be before a gluten free sandwich is made. Props to Subway for their effort, but this entire idea sounds dangerous!

I will watch them. I am willing to try one.

Great effort. But, I too, am very skeptical that it could ever be safe. There is no way they could share ingredients and not contaminate with the gloves touching the standard bread, and then someone else grabbing the same ingredients....just wouldn't work. May be possible if 2 separate kitchen/serving areas could exist. Could be a huge success if done right!

They should do this in Florida! I have to admit I would try one if they showed up here, but I agree with the fear. I know the workers are very apathetic and don't understand the importance of not even a little crumb. I just don't think a teenager at minimum wage is going to be as careful as someone at a fancy resturant would be who bend over backwards for you. However, I do eat salads at my subway, actually I want one today, and it is a risk, I ask them sometimes to change their gloves but I hate asking cause they give me that look as if it a big deal to change their gloves! I think its a good idea, I just think some workers really don't care or understand.

I am 68 years old and was diagnosed with celiac two years ago after eating a subway sandwich. I still have some problems [weight loss/220 lbs to 140 lbs now] but if Subway offers gluten free sandwiches in Florida, I'll try them...

It would be awesome to be able to go to Subway and enjoy a gluten-free sub but like the rest of you, I have my doubts. There is no way that wheat crumbs do not end up in the containers of lettuce, tomatos, onion etc. etc.

This article too is years old, and we never had gluten free anything at Subway. These out of date links should be removed or updated.

This article too is years old, and we never had gluten free anything at Subway. These out of date links should be removed or updated.

You can still get gluten-free rolls at Subway in Oregon.