This board is part of Ivillage - lots of the people there are dealing with celiac diagnoses for their kids (the demographic there is moms!)
But it seems pretty active, and there is some updated info there (I was shocked to see McD's reformulated their fries which are no longer GF!)
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhceliac
Mary
Another site with dietary (GF) info...
Moderators: Rosie, Stanz, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh
Hi CAMary!
Now, isn't that something about Mc Donald's French fries??? I just checked and yup, they have wheat and dairy. It's amazing how they change things and we never know.
I really don't eat fast food, but occasionally I'll take a FF or two from my niece's kids' happy meals. And here I though the only issue was a dedicated fryer!
You just never know for sure what you are eating unless you prepare it yourself. Sigh.
Thanks for the info.
Love,
Polly
Now, isn't that something about Mc Donald's French fries??? I just checked and yup, they have wheat and dairy. It's amazing how they change things and we never know.
I really don't eat fast food, but occasionally I'll take a FF or two from my niece's kids' happy meals. And here I though the only issue was a dedicated fryer!
You just never know for sure what you are eating unless you prepare it yourself. Sigh.
Thanks for the info.
Love,
Polly
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.
Hi!
Here's what Bobbie over at delphi celiac support group found out about the fries issue. You can decide for yourself what to think.
Alice
"I decided to call McDonald's to see if I could sort this out. Here's what I found out:
Nothing has changed about the fries. They have not added wheat to them. They are exactly the same today as they were last week. What has changed is the information that is being given to us in compliance with the new law.
Their supplier has advised them that the natural flavour that is used in the oil that is used prior to their being frozen and shippped has remants of wheat and dairy in it. The oil is then processed such that the protein is removed, so that the supplier believes that the oil is actually gluten free.
Given this information, I think that it is highly unlikely that there is any clinically significant amount of gluten in the end product. A minuscule amount of wheat was used in a natural flavour that was a minuscule amount of an oil that was then processed to remove protein, including gluten. It is then applied to the potatoes.
If they were safe last week, they are safe now; if they are not safe now, they were not safe last week. All that has changed is what we know about the process. From this point, based on this information, each of us has to make a decision. How comfortable are you personally with eating them (or giving them to your celiac child) given that you now know that at some point in the process wheat was used, but that the odds of getting gluten at any more than the molecular level from the product itself are extremely slim, if not negligible?
The issue of potential cross contamination is another matter, and it's probably a far greater risk. That's the reason I don't eat anything at fast food places, including McD's French fries.
We are going to have to make these decsions on a more frequent basis, because we are now going to have information we didn't have before. To a certain extent, it confirms the adage that, "Ignorance is bliss." It presents a huge psychological barrier--especially, I think, to Honorary Celiac who are making choices for others rather than themselves. (I don't envy you. It has to be really tough.) We develop a deep protective aversion to anything that is associated with that word, and it's sometimes hard for logic to override it. In the end, though, I think we're better off having as much infomation as we can so we can make decisions first on a rational basis, then factoring in the emotional aspect.
Bobbie, Kensington CT"
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Here's what Bobbie over at delphi celiac support group found out about the fries issue. You can decide for yourself what to think.
Alice
"I decided to call McDonald's to see if I could sort this out. Here's what I found out:
Nothing has changed about the fries. They have not added wheat to them. They are exactly the same today as they were last week. What has changed is the information that is being given to us in compliance with the new law.
Their supplier has advised them that the natural flavour that is used in the oil that is used prior to their being frozen and shippped has remants of wheat and dairy in it. The oil is then processed such that the protein is removed, so that the supplier believes that the oil is actually gluten free.
Given this information, I think that it is highly unlikely that there is any clinically significant amount of gluten in the end product. A minuscule amount of wheat was used in a natural flavour that was a minuscule amount of an oil that was then processed to remove protein, including gluten. It is then applied to the potatoes.
If they were safe last week, they are safe now; if they are not safe now, they were not safe last week. All that has changed is what we know about the process. From this point, based on this information, each of us has to make a decision. How comfortable are you personally with eating them (or giving them to your celiac child) given that you now know that at some point in the process wheat was used, but that the odds of getting gluten at any more than the molecular level from the product itself are extremely slim, if not negligible?
The issue of potential cross contamination is another matter, and it's probably a far greater risk. That's the reason I don't eat anything at fast food places, including McD's French fries.
We are going to have to make these decsions on a more frequent basis, because we are now going to have information we didn't have before. To a certain extent, it confirms the adage that, "Ignorance is bliss." It presents a huge psychological barrier--especially, I think, to Honorary Celiac who are making choices for others rather than themselves. (I don't envy you. It has to be really tough.) We develop a deep protective aversion to anything that is associated with that word, and it's sometimes hard for logic to override it. In the end, though, I think we're better off having as much infomation as we can so we can make decisions first on a rational basis, then factoring in the emotional aspect.
Bobbie, Kensington CT"
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Holy Cow, when I read that McD's fries were both gluten and dairy contaminated I clutched my chest in horror. It's sacriligious to mess with them. Then I read further and breathed easier. Trust me, if there was a particle of dairy in them I would know it. There can't be much left after processing.
But, has anybody seen the movie "SuperSize Me"? That will sure affect how you look at french fries, even McDonalds, which are the best.
Thank you for the information,
Marsha
But, has anybody seen the movie "SuperSize Me"? That will sure affect how you look at french fries, even McDonalds, which are the best.
Thank you for the information,
Marsha
Well I don't eat @ McD's either (if we stop there during a road trip w/the kids I get a large drink only!) and yes, I saw "Supersize Me" - I stopped eating that stuff long ago - either the food has gotten significantly worse, or I have gotten a more sophisticated palate w/ age 
I would rather starve, LOL!!
Just if anyone just getting started on the diet was interested in discussing lists, asking lots of food questions, etc... it is a fairly active forum, and it seems people there often contact manufacturers and post updates...it might be an option for those so inclined....
I'm not endorsing what is said there as fact, just passing on a source...
Mary
I would rather starve, LOL!!Just if anyone just getting started on the diet was interested in discussing lists, asking lots of food questions, etc... it is a fairly active forum, and it seems people there often contact manufacturers and post updates...it might be an option for those so inclined....
I'm not endorsing what is said there as fact, just passing on a source...
Mary