Yeah, that’s understandably confusing — it comes down to how oats are processed and regional labeling rules. Here’s what’s going on:

Quaker makes both regular and gluten-free oats, but they also produce non-gluten-free ones in the same facilities in some regions. Cross-contamination can happen unless the product is made in a dedicated gluten-free line.

If your packet explicitly says “Gluten Free” on the front and lists gluten-free oats as the main ingredient, that specific product should be certified safe for people with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance.

The app (like MyFitnessPal, Yuka, or the Coeliac UK scanner) might be flagging the general Quaker Oats range, not that exact variant — apps often use shared or outdated product databases.

✅ What to do:

Trust the packaging over the app, if it clearly says “gluten free.”

Check for a gluten-free certification mark (like Coeliac UK’s Crossed Grain symbol or the GFCP logo).

If in doubt, you can verify the barcode on Quaker’s official website or contact their consumer line — they’ll confirm if that batch is from a dedicated gluten-free facility.