Lettuce-Free Fast Food Options: Safe Picks at Top Chains

Lettuce-Free Fast Food Options are in high demand as the industry deals with a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. The FDA traced the outbreak to lettuce sourced from central Mexico. Cyclosporiasis, caused by the microscopic parasite cyclospora, mainly causes diarrhea. Diners searching for fast food without lettuce now have several safe picks across major chains.

Lettuce-Free Fast Food Options at McDonald's

A standard McDonald's hamburger has no lettuce. It comes with a beef patty, ketchup, mustard, chopped onions and pickles on a bun. The Big Mac, McChicken and deluxe burgers still contain lettuce. The McDonald's lettuce-free menu includes the Filet-O-Fish, Double Cheeseburger, Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Chicken McNuggets. Diners can check the full menu on McDonald's official website for updated ingredient details.

Lettuce-Free Fast Food Options at KFC

Only a few KFC items contain lettuce. These are mainly the chicken wrap and chicken sandwiches. KFC lettuce-free food includes the original recipe fried chicken, chicken tenders, nuggets and the Famous Bowl.

Lettuce-Free Fast Food Options at Taco Bell

Taco Bell has been running limited-time promotions on lettuce-free items. These include the Mexican Pizza, the Enchirito and regular Nacho Fries. The Taco Bell lettuce-free menu also covers the Bean Burrito, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Cheesy Roll Up, Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, and the Quesadilla in cheese, chicken or steak.

Lettuce-Free Fast Food Options at Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A's signature chicken sandwich contains only a pickle. The spicy version is the same way. Chicken Nuggets, whether fried or grilled, plus Chick-n-Strips and Chicken Biscuits, round out the Chick-fil-A lettuce-free meals on offer.

Lettuce-Free Fast Food Options at Wendy's

Many Wendy's burgers include lettuce. The Baconator, Son of Baconator and the chain's chili do not. Among Wendy's lettuce-free options, the Baconator stands out with two beef patties, six strips of bacon, two slices of American cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise.

Lettuce-Free Fast Food Options at Burger King

Many Burger King burgers include lettuce. The nuggets, Chicken Fries and Rodeo Burger do not. These Burger King lettuce-free items are a safe bet, with the Rodeo Burger topped with onion rings and barbecue sauce over a beef patty.

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