Are french fries vegan in the USA?: The Surprising Guide to Your Fast-Food Favorites
                                
                                
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                                While potatoes are a plant, a 2024 study showed that nearly 5% of restaurant-sourced french fry samples contained traces of gluten due to cross-contamination, highlighting that not all preparations are equal. This surprising reality extends to animal products, forcing many to ask: are french fries vegan in the USA?.