Whole Foods Buffet

[Nashville]

I noticed today at the new whole foods in Nashville that all of the buffet foods are very clearly labeled. They list ingredients and which allergens are in each item. Should I feel comfortable eating from the buffet, or are the cross contamination issues too risky? Thoughts?

[tarnalberry]

I eat from their salad bar without problem - the majority of the foods there are gluten free, and so there isn't a lot of space for cross contamination. Ditto with the soup. Not so with the hot foods, which I tend to shy away from most of the time.

[confusedks]

I get their chilli's, etc. all the time with no problem. Make sure that you read the ingredients, because sometimes the beef chilli will have wheat in it, but the turkey won't, or visa versa.

If it's really messy around where they are, I won't risk it. I am REALLY sensitive and have never had a problem. Also, if you get there in the morning, you're much safer!

Sometimes you can even ask them if they have any in the back because you have food allergies (I know it's not an allergy, but it gets their attention!) and need un-contaminated food. They have GREAT customer service and workers.