Whole Foods Hot Bar & Prepared Foods

[jasonD2]

Hello- I travel a lot and Whole Foods has been my salvation while on the road. I always go there since I get quality food and know exactly what all the ingredients are. Has anyone had negative experiences with their gluten-free hot bar/pre-cooked food? I assume all the stuff they cook that does not list wheat on the labels is gluten free. i know they are not a dedicated gluten-free operation, but Im pretty sure they are careful w/ all the food prep.

[mushroom]

i know they are not a dedicated gluten-free operation, but Im pretty sure they are careful w/ all the food prep.

I'm pretty sure they are, Jason. Have had no trouble there. I asked our store why they didn't have a gluten free bakery as some of their other stores do, and she said "because of the risk of cross-contamination". So I would say they are aware.

[lizard00]

I've eaten from their bar a couple of times, and I've never had issues there, either. I would say that as far as prepared foods goes, they are probably among the more conscientious.

[tarnalberry]

Yup, I haven't had any problems there either. Occasionally, I'll pass on something that is gluten free, because it's next to something that isn't, and people have been a bit messy in spooning out the stuff that isn't gluten free. But that's about it.

[missy'smom]

I'm very sensitive and had good luck with some items so far. Yesterday the salmon in the case was between 2 pasta dishes and there was a tortellini on top of one piece so I thought, I'll pass. If there was only one pasta dish I might chose a piece that is located farthest from the pasta or other non-gluten-free dish. So I usually scope it out for potential CC and then decide. You can always pick up a frozen gluten-free meal and warm it up in the microwave too. Actually, they have hot water in a pot out for the tea drinkers so you could get an instant noodle bowl and add the hot water. It's located on a stand near the bakery and cold drink case in the store here.