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Chick-fil-A's New Waffle Fries Spark Allergy Concerns

1/13/2025

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Chick-fil-A's revamped waffle fries, now crispier thanks to pea starch, have left many fans disappointed, voicing concerns over their taste and texture. Allergist Zachary Rubin cautions that this change may endanger those with peanut allergies due to possible cross-reactivity with peas. Customers are rallying for a return to the beloved original recipe.

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Chick-fil-A's revamped waffle fries, now crispier thanks to pea starch, have left many fans disappointed, voicing concerns over their taste and texture. Allergist Zachary Rubin cautions that this change may endanger those with peanut allergies due to possible cross-reactivity with peas. Customers are rallying for a return to the beloved original recipe.