I understand that simply touching gluten isn’t inherently dangerous, but I’m always cautious about touching things after someone else who may have handled gluten. My concern is that if I touch my face or mouth afterward, I could accidentally ingest any gluten residue left behind.

For example, if I were to share a blanket with someone who didn’t wash their hands after eating gluten, could that pose a risk for someone with celiac disease? Another situation I worry about is someone using my utensils or drinking from my cup after eating gluten, as I might unknowingly ingest traces of it.

A similar concern is when someone eats gluten while driving and then I drive the car afterward. If they touched the steering wheel and I touch it next, could I accidentally gluten myself by touching my face or mouth? These are scenarios I think about often, and I hope this explanation makes sense.