By johnnie 
McDonald’s French fries are unequivocally among the most emblematic items in chain restaurants and are regarded by numerous individuals as the finest in the fast-food industry. Consequently, it is unsurprising that clients expressed considerable opinions upon observing a modification to the iconic fried potatoes.
Last week, a McDonald’s patron on Reddit indicated that a restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area is now dispensing large orders of French fries (480 calories) in bags instead of the traditional red cartons. The tweet featured an image of the new fry packaging, designated as “Large Fries,” although resembling the paper bags McDonald’s now employs for small fry orders.
The alteration surprised numerous customers, as McDonald’s has not formally declared any modifications to its huge fry containers. Furthermore, some individuals expressed apprehension that McDonald’s had discreetly diminished the quantity of fries in its huge orders with the introduction of new packaging.
“SUBSTANTIAL?” That is falsehood. It is profoundly sorrowful. “The size is indicated on the fry bag, so it is our responsibility to manage expectations,” a Redditor remarked on the post.
“If that constitutes a large fries, I shudder to imagine the appearance of a small fries,” another expressed.
The speculations incited much fury have the Reddit thread, with some advocating for a boycott of McDonald’s in response to the shift.
Nonetheless, some others noted that a modification in packaging does not inherently imply that McDonald’s is providing a reduced quantity of fries in its large orders. The precise dimensions of the bag were not detailed in the Reddit post; however, the accompanying photo indicated that the new packaging was taller than a Big Mac box positioned adjacent to it.
A McDonald’s official did not promptly address our inquiries regarding the alleged packaging alteration and whether the new huge bags carry a reduced quantity of fries compared to the previous red cartons.
While the chain has not yet addressed the new fry containers, it has just verified a packaging alteration for another emblematic menu item: the McFlurry. Earlier this month, McDonald’s introduced a new “mini” McFlurry size and implemented more ecological packaging for the blended frozen dessert. McDonald’s announced that the new McFlurry cups will advance its objective of procuring 100% of its primary guest packaging—specific disposable items utilized for food packaging at McDonald’s establishments and provided to customers across all ordering channels—from renewable, recycled, or certified materials by the conclusion of 2025.