Celiac safety profile
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store · Cheese Shop · Health Food Store · Liquor Store
570 Munras Ave Ste 20, Monterey, CA 93940
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten Free White Sandwich Bread (Trader Joe’s GF bread product)
- Partake cookies (certified gluten-free)
- Chomp sticks (certified gluten-free)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The business data indicate this location is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, which means cross-contamination is possible in a general grocery setting.
- Several reviews note that labeling may not always be reliable, and some items are produced on equipment that processes wheat.
- A class-action claim has been filed related to a gluten-free product labeled by Trader Joe’s, alleging substantial gluten presence despite the GF claim.
- Overall, while there are helpful staff and GF options, the combination of non-dedicated facilities, labeling uncertainties, and legal disputes contribute to a cautious stance.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.