In case you are allergic to gluten, you might want to be aware of the possibility of your oats being contaminated by gluten. Typically, oats are free of gluten. However, Ronald Fritz- a researcher- pointed out to the Time magazine that there is a possibility of oats getting contaminated on the way from the field to the store.   

According to Fritz, “Oats can be contaminated with gluten containing kernels of wheat, barley, and rye at the field during storage or during transportation.” While this may seem like a superficial issue to many, it is a serious problem for those suffering from celiac disease, as gluten is harmful to their guts. Apart from that, people who are sensitive to gluten are also affected.