For any of you that are concerned about the recent change in the McDonald's ingredient statement the following press release is on their website at http://www.mcdonalds.com/corp/news/corppr/2006/cpr_022020060.html
   
  McDonald's Media Statement - 02/20/2006

                McDonald's Fries are "Gluten and Allergen Free," According to Expert
                        
“We understand the concern that individuals in the Celiac community and others with food allergies may have regarding foods that meet their individual needs. That is why we are eager to provide them with the most factual information we can. 

“Scientific evaluation by one of the world’s leading experts on gluten sensitivity and allergenicity, Dr. Steven Taylor of the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program of the University of Nebraska, has confirmed again that our fries are gluten free and allergen free. 

“Based on this analysis, we believe the lawsuits filed are without legal merit.”

Jack Daly, Senior Vice President, McDonald’s Corporation