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At least three U.S. lawsuits have been filed against McDonald's Corp. after it revealed last week that its french fries contain wheat and dairy products.
The company acknowledged last week that wheat and dairy ingredients are used to flavor the french fries. Until recently, the company said the fries did not contain wheat or dairy products, which can trigger allergic reactions or other problems in some people.
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An Illinois woman filed a suit last Friday that accuses the fast food giant of misleading the public. The woman has celiac disease. People with this disorder suffer gastrointestinal symptoms when they eat gluten, a protein found in wheat, the Associated Press reported.
Another lawsuit was launched by a Florida couple who said their 5-year-old daughter has a gluten intolerance. And a Los Angeles woman who sued McDonald's said she's a vegan and would not have eaten the french fries if she'd been aware they contained dairy products, the AP reported.
A few weeks ago, McDonald's announced that a new testing method revealed that its french fries contain a third more trans fat than previously believed.
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