Starbucks, a popular coffee chain in America, is in a dilemma regarding gluten-free offerings, considering that a quarter of Americans follow gluten-free diets. Although the chain offers some gluten-free food and drink items, it highlights the risks of cross-contamination due to shared equipment. While baristas can take extra precautions upon request, the environment inherently contains allergens, posing risks for those with celiac disease. Bottled drinks and certain packaged items are recommended as safer options, but overall, those with severe gluten allergies must proceed with caution.
Starbucks cannot guarantee that any of its drinks are completely free of gluten due to the risk of cross-contamination, affecting those with severe allergies.
The equipment used at Starbucks is shared across all drink preparations, leaving a possibility for contamination and making it challenging for those with celiac disease.
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