Suit: McDonald's lied about ingredients in french fries that are harmful to autistic

[GlitchWizard]

LOL So should we sue her or the grocery store chain? Do you know if she has any money of her own? ROFL.

I'll take my payments in larger sample sizes.

 

[Paladin]

I must say, there is a definite need for places like McDonald's and other fast food chains. I live in Buffalo, NY and as you may know (or not) we were hit with a pretty severe storm that knocked out power to about 300,000 people. With most people's food spoiling or even just running out, this place was a godsend to people who didn't have alot of money on them and needed something quick to eat.

 

[TaylorJ4]

New national food labeling laws went into effect 1/1/06, and so a lot of companies are tacking "may contain XXX" to cover their butts. McDonald's fries have always been considered "safe" in the celiac community because they have dedicated fryers just for french fries, therefore no chance of cross-contamination from foods covered with glutinous breading. My daughter ate McDonalds fries since her celiac diagnosis in 2003 and has not had a reaction to them, plus her bloodwork shows extremely low levels of gluten antibodies in her blood, so if their oil does contain gluten it is extremely minimal. Still, less than 1/8 of a tsp of flour can cause permanant small bowel damage, so she will not risk it (my daughter is 18 and manages her gluten-free diet beautifully).

Food allergies like those to peanuts are swift and deadly so companies are careful to note those allergens. Unfortunately food intolerances like celiac are slow to show damage-a celic is not going to fall over dead on the spot from injesting gluten, but they are going to have days of diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and can develop bowel damage which causes malabsorption and can lead to cancer.

Sorry, celiac is my soapbox topic!

Shannon

I'm wondering how gluten and casein get in oil in the first place. Anyone know? Two of my daughters have severe food allergies and cannot have casein but have always been able to eat McDonald's fries. This is news to me and I doubt very seriously if there is actually any casein in their fries or they would have severe reactions to the point of near death. I can't speak to the gluten because that is one of the few things they do not have a problem with.

I agree with the poster who said that companies saying "may contain" has just made it harder for those who have a need to know exactly what is in foods.

I also agree with Glitchwizard. Hey----can we get a class action suit going on the grocery store/ice cream thing? It's all their fault that I just have to buy ice cream. LOL.

 

[SewingDeb]

New national food labeling laws went into effect 1/1/06, and so a lot of companies are tacking "may contain XXX" to cover their butts. McDonald's fries have always been considered "safe" in the celiac community because they have dedicated fryers just for french fries, therefore no chance of cross-contamination from foods covered with glutinous breading. My daughter ate McDonalds fries since her celiac diagnosis in 2003 and has not had a reaction to them, plus her bloodwork shows extremely low levels of gluten antibodies in her blood, so if their oil does contain gluten it is extremely minimal. Still, less than 1/8 of a tsp of flour can cause permanant small bowel damage, so she will not risk it (my daughter is 18 and manages her gluten-free diet beautifully).

Food allergies like those to peanuts are swift and deadly so companies are careful to note those allergens. Unfortunately food intolerances like celiac are slow to show damage-a celic is not going to fall over dead on the spot from injesting gluten, but they are going to have days of diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and can develop bowel damage which causes malabsorption and can lead to cancer.

Sorry, celiac is my soapbox topic!

Shannon

Nothing to be sorry about. I've been reading labels very carefully for many many years. One of my daughters is extremely allergic to peanuts and milk and another is extremely allergic to milk. Ironically, one is allergic to Claratin and I am allergic to Allegra.

Those two daughters are almost 17 and almost 18 now and they manage very well. I thought their problems were bad enough but Celiacs have to watch just as closely if not closer.

 

[Amraann]

New national food labeling laws went into effect 1/1/06, and so a lot of companies are tacking "may contain XXX" to cover their butts. McDonald's fries have always been considered "safe" in the celiac community because they have dedicated fryers just for french fries, therefore no chance of cross-contamination from foods covered with glutinous breading. My daughter ate McDonalds fries since her celiac diagnosis in 2003 and has not had a reaction to them, plus her bloodwork shows extremely low levels of gluten antibodies in her blood, so if their oil does contain gluten it is extremely minimal. Still, less than 1/8 of a tsp of flour can cause permanant small bowel damage, so she will not risk it (my daughter is 18 and manages her gluten-free diet beautifully).

Food allergies like those to peanuts are swift and deadly so companies are careful to note those allergens. Unfortunately food intolerances like celiac are slow to show damage-a celic is not going to fall over dead on the spot from injesting gluten, but they are going to have days of diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and can develop bowel damage which causes malabsorption and can lead to cancer.

Sorry, celiac is my soapbox topic!

Shannon

Not all McD's cook their fries seperate.. I think the express McD's and the ones inside Walmart's may not??

 

[narlacat]

Macca's inside Walmart??

LOL, you guys have it all in Walmart!

 

[capps]

I must say, there is a definite need for places like McDonald's and other fast food chains. I live in Buffalo, NY and as you may know (or not) we were hit with a pretty severe storm that knocked out power to about 300,000 people. With most people's food spoiling or even just running out, this place was a godsend to people who didn't have alot of money on them and needed something quick to eat.

I hear ya Paladin. I also was one of the 300,000 without power (10 days).I was also one of the unfortunate ones to have an electric stove,so I did not even have the luxury of trying to cook up some of the food over gas burners. So once some of the fast food places were able to open up,it was as you say a godsend to have some warm food.I must admit though,it was Arby's that got most of my money ... and I don't even want to think about what's in those babies!! (they are delicious tho')

 

[BillyGoatGruff]

For chrissakes, if you've got a dietary issue/allergy why are you eatting at a fast food franchise in the first place? It's like complaining about being hit by a car when you're playing in the freeway.

 

[Masterj]

For chrissakes, if you've got a dietary issue/allergy why are you eatting at a fast food franchise in the first place? It's like complaining about being hit by a car when you're playing in the freeway.

If the company has stated that their product is wheat free, why shouldn't people with that allergy take them at their word? Celiacs have a very difficult time finding restaurants that offer them wheat-free options. It is completely unrealistic to think that people with food allergies shouldn't eat out.

By the way, have I mentioned that Mr. Masterj is part owner of healthy, organic pizza shop in NYC that offers gluten-free, lactose free and vegetarian options?

 

[DEPUTYDAWG]

If the company has stated that their product is wheat free, why shouldn't people with that allergy take them at their word? Celiacs have a very difficult time finding restaurants that offer them wheat-free options. It is completely unrealistic to think that people with food allergies shouldn't eat out.

By the way, have I mentioned that Mr. Masterj is part owner of healthy, organic pizza shop in NYC that offers gluton-free, lactose free and vegetarian options?

Masterj,

I remember several months ago you mentioned a friend had started this pizza place, and I'm waiting to take my daughter to NYC in the near future. We'll find the pizza place, since she hasn't had pizza in 1.5 years!

But I think you meant gluten-free in your post. Then again, maybe my daughter would be a gluton for gf pizza after 1.5 years. Just had to laugh.

DD

 

[SewingDeb]

If the company has stated that their product is wheat free, why shouldn't people with that allergy take them at their word? Celiacs have a very difficult time finding restaurants that offer them wheat-free options. It is completely unrealistic to think that people with food allergies shouldn't eat out.

By the way, have I mentioned that Mr. Masterj is part owner of healthy, organic pizza shop in NYC that offers gluton-free, lactose free and vegetarian options?

Good to know.

 

[SewingDeb]

For chrissakes, if you've got a dietary issue/allergy why are you eatting at a fast food franchise in the first place? It's like complaining about being hit by a car when you're playing in the freeway.

See post # 8 above.

 

[narlacat]

For chrissakes, if you've got a dietary issue/allergy why are you eatting at a fast food franchise in the first place? It's like complaining about being hit by a car when you're playing in the freeway.

You got it.
Doesn't make alot of sense does it..

 

[Masterj]

Masterj,

I remember several months ago you mentioned a friend had started this pizza place, and I'm waiting to take my daughter to NYC in the near future. We'll find the pizza place, since she hasn't had pizza in 1.5 years!

But I think you meant gluten-free in your post. Then again, maybe my daughter would be a gluton for gf pizza after 1.5 years. Just had to laugh.

DD

LOL! Thanks for pointing that out. Whenever you and your daughter make it out this way, pm me and I'll send you the info.