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Whenever controversies or issues like the one about McD's comes up I try to consult the experts for solid information.

I emailed Cynthia Kupper who is a registered dietitian, executive director of the Gluten Intolerance Group and has worked with Outback (along with other companies) to develop gf menus.

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This is a case of McDonalds following the letter of the law, but without the
FDA having the exceptions in place - it is causing confusion. This is a
perfectly safe ingredient. People should not be blasting McD for doing what
they are told they have to do, but instead forcing the issue of the pan fry
to file an exemption for their product. (notice that thus far the FDA has
not made a ruling on any exemptions filed...that doesn't help)

Or of course the pan fry company could certify their product. This would
mean they are regularly testing the product to show it's purity.

The law is good, but the cart was put before the horse.

Cynthia Kupper, RD, CD
Executive Director
Gluten Intolerance Group of NA
15110 10 Ave SW, Ste A
Seattle WA 98166-1820
206-246-6652; F: 206-246-6531

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