McDonald's french fries not gluten-free after all

If your child has wheat or dairy allergies or Celiac Disease, watch out for McDonald's french fries: the company has disclosed that a flavoring in the oil in which the potatoes are fried contains wheat and dairy derivatives. McDonald's had previously proclaimed its fries to be gluten-free, and the potatoes themselves are. But in voluntarily complying with new FDA labeling requirements that apply to packaged foods but not to restaurant offerings, McDonald's has added a "Contains wheat and milk ingredients" warning to the fry ingredient list on its Web site. According to the company's current listing of gluten-free offerings, kids with wheat sensitivities can safely substitute apple slices with caramel sauce, a side salad with Ranch dressing, or a Fruit & Walnut salad without the walnuts for those golden-brown potato strips. Something tells me, though, that a lot of them won't be lovin' it.