RE: Mcs fiasco re french fries

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

I worked in the food industry for a short time and I believe the

company that supplies french fries to Mcs is JR Simplot. Can't

remember where they're located but they're here in the U.S.

Suki

On 2/8/06, Hersom, A. <susan.hersom@...> wrote:

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> Good morning to all! I called Mcs this morning regarding the

controversy about wheat being an ingredient in the french fries. This is what

" Jim " told me:

>

> Wheat is part of the flavoring that is in the oil that the french fries are

" par-fried " in before being sent to Mcs. However, the french fry

manufacturer states to Mcs that all wheat protein is taken out of the oil

before the french fries are " par-fried " in it. Then the fries are shipped to

Mcs where they are fried in their g-f oil. I insisted that I needed to

know the name of the french fry manufacturer to ask more questions. " Jim " took

my name and phone number for a follow-up call from Mcs. If anyone else is

interested in calling Mcs to voice their concern, their phone no. is

1-800-244-6227.

>

> The only other point I made was that there were tens of thousands of celiacs

in the United States that dine at Mcs with their families and that I

believed this constituted a fair amount of business for Mcs.

>

> Geez, another comfort food taken away for now - however, I have discovered

Kinnikinnick's Ktoos chocolate sandwich cookie that tastes just like an Oreo - I

honestly would not be able to tell the difference between the cookies. I

consoled and comforted myself by pouring a tall glass of cold milk, twisted open

a delicious " Oreo " Ktoos chocolate sandwich cookie and started eating the

filling out of the middle before devouring the cookie…ahhh... memories!

>

> Sue

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[Guest guest]

Of course they're located in Idaho... what was I thinking? LOL! Here's the info:

Simplot Food Group

http://www.simplotfoods.com

800.572.7783

Suki

On 2/8/06, Suki O'Raghallaigh <suki@...> wrote:

> Hi Sue,

>

> I worked in the food industry for a short time and I believe the

> company that supplies french fries to Mcs is JR Simplot. Can't

> remember where they're located but they're here in the U.S.

>

> Suki

>

>

> On 2/8/06, Hersom, A. <susan.hersom@...> wrote:

> >

> >

> >

> > Good morning to all! I called Mcs this morning regarding the

controversy about wheat being an ingredient in the french fries. This is what

" Jim " told me:

> >

> > Wheat is part of the flavoring that is in the oil that the french fries are

" par-fried " in before being sent to Mcs. However, the french fry

manufacturer states to Mcs that all wheat protein is taken out of the oil

before the french fries are " par-fried " in it. Then the fries are shipped to

Mcs where they are fried in their g-f oil. I insisted that I needed to

know the name of the french fry manufacturer to ask more questions. " Jim " took

my name and phone number for a follow-up call from Mcs. If anyone else is

interested in calling Mcs to voice their concern, their phone no. is

1-800-244-6227.

> >

> > The only other point I made was that there were tens of thousands of celiacs

in the United States that dine at Mcs with their families and that I

believed this constituted a fair amount of business for Mcs.

> >

> > Geez, another comfort food taken away for now - however, I have discovered

Kinnikinnick's Ktoos chocolate sandwich cookie that tastes just like an Oreo - I

honestly would not be able to tell the difference between the cookies. I

consoled and comforted myself by pouring a tall glass of cold milk, twisted open

a delicious " Oreo " Ktoos chocolate sandwich cookie and started eating the

filling out of the middle before devouring the cookie…ahhh... memories!

> >

> > Sue

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Suki.

I just sent this company (Simplot) an e-mail asking them if they sell

their frozen fries to Mcs, and if so, to verify if wheat flavoring

is in the oil they " par-fry " the fries in. I also asked if this is

indeed true if they could explain the method of removing the wheat from

the oil so that no wheat protein remains. Their answer should be

interesting, and I will share it when I receive it....

Sue

-----Original Message-----

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Suki O'Raghallaigh

Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 12:11 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Mcs fiasco re french fries

Of course they're located in Idaho... what was I thinking? LOL! Here's

the info:

Simplot Food Group

http://www.simplotfoods.com

800.572.7783

Suki

On 2/8/06, Suki O'Raghallaigh <suki@...> wrote:

> Hi Sue,

>

> I worked in the food industry for a short time and I believe the

> company that supplies french fries to Mcs is JR Simplot. Can't

> remember where they're located but they're here in the U.S.

>

> Suki

>

>

> On 2/8/06, Hersom, A. <susan.hersom@...> wrote:

> >

> >

> >

> > Good morning to all! I called Mcs this morning regarding the

controversy about wheat being an ingredient in the french fries. This

is what " Jim " told me:

> >

> > Wheat is part of the flavoring that is in the oil that the french

fries are " par-fried " in before being sent to Mcs. However, the

french fry manufacturer states to Mcs that all wheat protein is

taken out of the oil before the french fries are " par-fried " in it.

Then the fries are shipped to Mcs where they are fried in their

g-f oil. I insisted that I needed to know the name of the french fry

manufacturer to ask more questions. " Jim " took my name and phone number

for a follow-up call from Mcs. If anyone else is interested in

calling Mcs to voice their concern, their phone no. is

1-800-244-6227.

> >

> > The only other point I made was that there were tens of thousands of

celiacs in the United States that dine at Mcs with their families

and that I believed this constituted a fair amount of business for

Mcs.

> >

> > Geez, another comfort food taken away for now - however, I have

discovered Kinnikinnick's Ktoos chocolate sandwich cookie that tastes

just like an Oreo - I honestly would not be able to tell the difference

between the cookies. I consoled and comforted myself by pouring a tall

glass of cold milk, twisted open a delicious " Oreo " Ktoos chocolate

sandwich cookie and started eating the filling out of the middle before

devouring the cookie...ahhh... memories!

> >

> > Sue

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Sue. It will be interesting to see what you find out. However, I feel Mc's should be held responsible for allowing gluten and dairy in its french fries. I don't care who the supplier is. I went to the web site, saw the allergen warning on french fries myself, and promptly filled out the comment form. I can't wait to see how they respond (beyond the form acknowledgment). DebbieP.S. And Mc's thought "Supersize Me" was a problem! This week they're learning about the power of the celiac community.  On Feb 8, 2006, at 2:56 PM, Hersom, A. wrote: Thank you, Suki. I just sent this company (Simplot) an e-mail asking them if they sell their frozen fries to Mcs, and if so, to verify if wheat flavoring is in the oil they "par-fry" the fries in.  I also asked if this is indeed true if they could explain the method of removing the wheat from the oil so that no wheat protein remains.  Their answer should be interesting, and I will share it when I receive it.... Sue -----Original Message----- From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Suki O'Raghallaigh Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 12:11 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Mcs fiasco re french fries Of course they're located in Idaho... what was I thinking? LOL! Here's the info: Simplot Food Group http://www.simplotfoods.com 800.572.7783 Suki On 2/8/06, Suki O'Raghallaigh <suki@...> wrote: > Hi Sue, > > I worked in the food industry for a short time and I believe the > company that supplies french fries to Mcs is JR Simplot. Can't > remember where they're located but they're here in the U.S. > > Suki > > > On 2/8/06, Hersom, A. <susan.hersom@...> wrote: > > > > > > > > Good morning to all!  I called Mcs this morning regarding the controversy about wheat being an ingredient in the french fries.  This is what "Jim" told me: > > > > Wheat is part of the flavoring that is in the oil that the french fries are "par-fried" in before being sent to Mcs.  However, the french fry manufacturer states to Mcs that all wheat protein is taken out of the oil before the french fries are "par-fried" in it. Then the fries are shipped to Mcs where they are fried in their g-f oil.  I insisted that I needed to know the name of the french fry manufacturer to ask more questions.  "Jim" took my name and phone number for a follow-up call from Mcs.  If anyone else is interested in calling Mcs to voice their concern, their phone no. is 1-800-244-6227. > > > > The only other point I made was that there were tens of thousands of celiacs in the United States that dine at Mcs with their families and that I believed this constituted a fair amount of business for Mcs. > > > > Geez, another comfort food taken away for now - however, I have discovered Kinnikinnick's Ktoos chocolate sandwich cookie that tastes just like an Oreo - I honestly would not be able to tell the difference between the cookies.  I consoled and comforted myself by pouring a tall glass of cold milk, twisted open a delicious "Oreo" Ktoos chocolate sandwich cookie and started eating the filling out of the middle before devouring the cookie...ahhh... memories! > > > > Sue > > > > > > > >