The Question Is, “Do oats contain gluten or don’t they?” Oats do NOT contain gluten. However, they CAN be contaminated, because often oats are processed in facilities that process wheat, rye, and barley. A very small percentage of celiacs also react to the protein found in oats, even though oats don’t contain gluten. Expensive though they may be, you can buy certified gluten-free oats from these producers: Bob’s Red Mill www.bobsredmill.com Cream Hill ...