You cant expect counter people to know what's in the grease.
If you have a problem with certain foods and you have common sense you bag it.
This is another case of suit disease.
This little girl is 5 yrs. old. I would have suspected she had been to fast food joint before now.
As far as the associate is concerned, yes I expect them to have some level of product knowledge or if they don't know to ask someone who does(read as should if you like). The information is available to both the public and associates. A simple visit to the website or it is available in the restraunt.
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.http://specialchildren.about.com/b/a/243918.htm