Guest guest Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 http://apnews.excite.com/article/20060213/D8FOEGQO0.html McDonald's: Fries Have Potential Allergens Feb 13, 3:13 PM (ET) By DAVE CARPENTER CHICAGO (AP) - Not long after disclosing that its french fries contain more trans fat than thought, McDonald's Corp. (MCD) said Monday that wheat and dairy ingredients are used to flavor the popular menu item - an acknowledgment it had not previously made. The presence of those substances can cause allergic or other medical reactions in food-sensitive consumers. McDonald's had said until recently that its fries were free of gluten and milk or wheat allergens and safe to eat for those with dietary issues related to the consumption of dairy items. But the fast-food company quietly added " Contains wheat and milk ingredients " this month to the french fries listing on its Web site. The company said the move came in response to new rules by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the packaged foods industry, including one requiring that the presence of common allergens such as milk, eggs, wheat, fish or peanuts be reported. As a restaurant operator, Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald's does not have to comply but is doing so voluntarily. McDonald's director of global nutrition, Cathy Kapica, said its potato suppliers remove all wheat and dairy proteins, such as gluten, which can cause allergic reactions. But the flavoring agent in the cooking oil is a derivative of wheat and dairy ingredients, and the company decided to note their presence because of the FDA's stipulation that potential allergens be disclosed. " We knew there were always wheat and dairy derivatives in there, but they were not the protein component, " she said. " Technically there are no allergens in there. What this is an example of is science evolving " and McDonald's responding as more is learned, she said. While the company wanted to make consumers aware that fries were derived in part from wheat and dairy sources, she said, those who have eaten the product without problem should be able to continue to do so without incident. Since it was posted on McDonald's Web site, the acknowledgment has stirred anger and some concern among consumers who are on gluten-free diets. " If they're saying there's wheat and dairy derivatives in the oil, as far as anyone with this disease is concerned there's actually wheat in it, " said New York resident Jillian Williams, one of more than 2 million Americans with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten. " They should have disclosed that all along, " she said. " They should never have been calling them gluten-free. " McDonald's has been reluctant to risk changing the taste of its heavy-selling fries. It pledged in September 2002 to switch to a new oil that would halve the level of harmful trans fatty acid in its fries. But it has delayed those plans, citing product quality and customer satisfaction as priorities while continuing testing. Asked about the status of its efforts Monday, Kapica said: " It's a very high priority and we are very committed to continuing with testing and lowering the level of trans fat without raising the level of saturated fat. ... It's a lot harder than we originally thought but that is not stopping us. " McDonald's shares fell 8 cents to $36.25 in afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange - up 7 percent in 2006. " I challenge anyone to live on my salary " [$158,000 a year]. Tom Delay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Thanks for that Fraggle. I know a few people who will want to know that. Jo > CHICAGO (AP) - Not long after disclosing that its french fries contain more > trans fat than thought, McDonald's Corp. (MCD) said Monday that wheat and > dairy ingredients are used to flavor the popular menu item - an > acknowledgment it had not previously made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Sounds good to me - you can't beat home made chips. Jo , " Anouk Sickler " <zurumato wrote: > > wheat n dairy in french fries? > what next, they'll forget that they also secretly add.. oh wait they > do. > > i don't know, when I make french fries at home > > alls it is is potators and olive oil. > oh and sometimes a little dirt cause I might not wash em too well > > > , fraggle <EBbrewpunx@> wrote: > > > > http://apnews.excite.com/article/20060213/D8FOEGQO0.html > > McDonald's: Fries Have Potential Allergens > > Feb 13, 3:13 PM (ET) > > By DAVE CARPENTER > > > > CHICAGO (AP) - Not long after disclosing that its french fries > contain more > > trans fat than thought, McDonald's Corp. (MCD) said Monday that > wheat and > > dairy ingredients are used to flavor the popular menu item - an > > acknowledgment it had not previously made. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Chips as we call them should be nothing but potato and fried in vegetable oil ( twice for the crispiest chips), although traditionaly they may have been fried in beef dripping........... In the UK, we have oven chips which are all vegan . The Valley Vegan.................louis stott <lsstott wrote: hi all can any one tell me more bout french fries ??? as i use to eat them a lot and now it makes me sick too look at them .... stottAnouk Sickler <zurumato wrote: wheat n dairy in french fries?what next, they'll forget that they also secretly add.. oh wait they do. i don't know, when I make french fries at homealls it is is potators and olive oil. oh and sometimes a little dirt cause I might not wash em too well , fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote:>> http://apnews.excite.com/article/20060213/D8FOEGQO0.html> McDonald's: Fries Have Potential Allergens> Feb 13, 3:13 PM (ET)> By DAVE CARPENTER> > CHICAGO (AP) - Not long after disclosing that its french friescontain more> trans fat than thought, McDonald's Corp. (MCD) said Monday thatwheat and> dairy ingredients are used to flavor the popular menu item - an> acknowledgment it had not previously made.> Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail Peter H To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Check the packets before you buy...........its that easy.............ingredients , potato & vegetable oil, incidentally so are Birds eye potato Waffles, and alphabites. The Valley Vegan..................louis stott <lsstott wrote: hiya peter thats ever worse to hear i think .. i jist think of ALL the chips i have had in the past it makes me sick sick sick ps what oven chips are vegan or do you male them stottpeter hurd <swpgh01 wrote: Chips as we call them should be nothing but potato and fried in vegetable oil ( twice for the crispiest chips), although traditionaly they may have been fried in beef dripping........... In the UK, we have oven chips which are all vegan . The Valley Vegan.................louis stott <lsstott wrote: hi all can any one tell me more bout french fries ??? as i use to eat them a lot and now it makes me sick too look at them .... stottAnouk Sickler <zurumato wrote: wheat n dairy in french fries?what next, they'll forget that they also secretly add.. oh wait they do. i don't know, when I make french fries at homealls it is is potators and olive oil. oh and sometimes a little dirt cause I might not wash em too well , fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote:>> http://apnews.excite.com/article/20060213/D8FOEGQO0.html> McDonald's: Fries Have Potential Allergens> Feb 13, 3:13 PM (ET)> By DAVE CARPENTER> > CHICAGO (AP) - Not long after disclosing that its french friescontain more> trans fat than thought, McDonald's Corp. (MCD) said Monday thatwheat and> dairy ingredients are used to flavor the popular menu item - an> acknowledgment it had not previously made.> Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail Peter H To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Cars NEW - sell your car and browse thousands of new and used cars online search now Peter H To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 hi stott, french fries that are slightly brwon, have a cancer causing compound called acrylamide or something like that, try to eat the lighter ones. -- In , louis stott <lsstott wrote: > > hi all > can any one tell me more bout french fries ??? as > i use to eat them a lot and now it makes me sick > too look at them .... stott > > Anouk Sickler <zurumato wrote: > wheat n dairy in french fries? > what next, they'll forget that they also secretly add.. oh wait they > do. > > i don't know, when I make french fries at home > > alls it is is potators and olive oil. > oh and sometimes a little dirt cause I might not wash em too well > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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