McDonald’s announces major change to popular menu items that could affect millions of nut allergy sufferers
Customers of the fast food chain with allergies have said they have been left 'disappointed' they will not be able to eat the burgers
MCDONALD'S has faced a huge backlash after announcing its buns and English breakfast muffins may contain traces of nuts and peanuts.
Signs have reportedly been put up across the fast food giant's stores in the UK, warning people with allergies of the change.
Many took to social media, saying they were "disappointed" that the traces would mean they could no longer eat the burgers.
One person wrote: "Very disappointed to learn today that your burgers no longer cater for people with nut allergies due to the buns now carrying the nut warning.
"Yet another food chain who are failing to support those with allergies."
Another added: "why have your burger buns now got may contain nuts on them??? Never had this before and was an international product that I knew I could eat anywhere."
It is unclear how many stores have been affected.
Another customer added: "So annoyed and upset for kids with severe allergies who now can’t eat here!
"Why do u need nuts on buns anyways?! And cross contamination too .. (I’m gutted as I can’t get my favourites either.. severe nut allergy - not worth the risk!)"
It is understood that the warning is in relation to a "temporary" issue.
But another customer sided with McDonald's - saying: "We appreciate the warnings over ‘May Contain ‘. You are so #allergy aware its great!"
A McDonald's spokesman “We have been made aware that traces of nuts and peanut may have entered our supply chain and come into contact with the Buns and English Breakfast Muffins served in some of our restaurants.
“We have already introduced clear signposting in the restaurants affected at the front counter, on self-order screens, at drive-thru and on the click & collect and UBEREATS McDelivery apps.
"Anyone with any concerns should speak to the restaurant team or contact customer services. We have also notified Anaphylaxis Campaign who has alerted its members.
“The health and safety of our customers is our absolute priority, and this is a temporary issue which we are working to rectify as quickly as possible.”
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Anaphylaxis Campaign said that they had been notified, and that it was a "temporary issue".
They said: "We have been alerted by McDonald’s UK that traces of nuts and peanuts may have come into contact with the Buns and English Breakfast Muffins served in some of their restaurants.
"Clear signposting is already in place in the restaurants affected at the front counter, on self-order screens, at drive-thru, on the click & collect and UBEREATS McDelivery apps."
Anyone with concerns should speak to the restaurant’s team or contact McDonald’s customer services 0370 524 4622
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