McDonald's

McDonald's does not certify any menu items as gluten-free in the US. Some items can be adapted (e.g., burgers without buns, salads), and some locations have a dedicated fryer for fries, but cross-contamination from shared prep areas, utensils, and fryers is a known risk. Staff awareness varies by location. A few user reviews on FindMeGlutenFree report positive experiences with dedicated fryers and staff care, but others report getting sick. The official corporate statement warns of shared kitchen operations. Calling ahead to confirm practices at a specific branch is recommended.

McDonald's has a small number of vegan options, apple slices, baked apple pie, fruit & maple oatmeal without cream, fountain sodas, black coffee, and some sauces, though fries and hash browns are not vegan in the US, as they contain beef flavor and/or dairy. Shared fryers and toasters create a cross-contamination risk. The official corporate statement does not promote any US menu items as vegan, and staff awareness of these details varies. Calling ahead to confirm specific items and preparation at a given location is advisable.

McDonald's has some dairy-free options (e.g., some salads without cheese, certain beverages), but fries in the US contain milk, and many items (buns, grilled items) may be prepared with butter. Cross-contamination is a risk due to shared fryers and grills. The official corporate statement warns of shared kitchen operations. Staff awareness varies. Call ahead to confirm specific items and preparation at your location.

McDonald's offers some vegetarian options, such as an Egg McMuffin without meat, salads, and apple slices, though the official corporate statement does not promote any US menu items as vegetarian. Cross-contamination with meat products is possible in shared cooking areas. Staff awareness varies. Calling ahead to confirm options at a given location is advisable.

McDonald's offers some egg-free options, such as burgers without egg, fries, and some beverages, but many items contain eggs, including the Egg McMuffin and some buns. Cross-contamination is a risk due to shared cooking areas, and the official corporate statement warns of shared kitchen operations. Staff awareness varies. Calling ahead can confirm specific items at a given location.

McDonald's uses highly refined soybean oil for frying, which the FDA does not consider a top allergen. Some menu items may contain soy. Cross-contamination is a risk due to shared cooking areas. The official corporate statement warns of shared kitchen operations. Staff awareness varies. Calling ahead to confirm specific items at a given location is recommended.

McDonald's offers some pescatarian options (e.g., Filet-O-Fish, salads), but the Filet-O-Fish contains dairy, and cross-contamination with meat products is possible in shared cooking areas. The official corporate statement does not promote any US menu items as vegetarian. Staff awareness varies. Calling ahead to confirm options at a given location remains the most reliable approach.

McDonald's offers some keto-friendly options, including burgers without buns and salads without croutons, though cross-contamination with high-carb items is possible. The official corporate statement warns of shared kitchen operations. Staff awareness varies. Calling ahead to confirm options at a given location is advisable.

McDonald's does not typically feature shellfish on its US menu, but cross-contamination is possible in shared cooking areas. The official corporate statement warns of shared kitchen operations. Staff awareness varies. Call ahead to confirm at your location.

No specific low-FODMAP information is available from the sources. Some plain items, such as a plain burger patty or fries, may be low-FODMAP in small portions, but cross-contamination and ingredient variability make it unreliable. Calling ahead to discuss with staff is advisable.

No specific sugar-free information is available from the sources. Some beverages, such as Diet Coke and black coffee, are sugar-free, but most menu items contain sugar. Cross-contamination is a risk. Calling ahead to discuss with staff is advised.

McDonald's US corporate policy does not certify or claim any US menu items as Halal, and no Halal options are promoted. Those with Halal dietary needs should avoid this restaurant.

McDonald's US corporate policy explicitly states that it does not certify or claim any US menu items as Kosher. No Kosher options are promoted. The restaurant should be avoided for Kosher dietary needs.