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Because the change affected allergen profiles and nutritional information, the company took the unusual step of posting physical alerts in restaurants and updating their digital menus.

The Great Oil Swap: Why McDonald’s Changed Its World-Famous Fries Recipe in 2022 If you noticed a slight change in your McDonald’s fries

McDonald’s temporarily swapped sunflower oil for a blend of rapeseed and sunflower oil (and in some cases, palm oil) to maintain consistent frying temperatures and supply.

While supply chains eventually stabilized, the 2022 oil crisis forced the fast-food industry to diversify its sourcing. It served as a wake-up call that even the most established recipes in the world are vulnerable to global events.