The claim
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets contain silicone oil, which is also used in contact lenses, caulking, and industrial lubricants.
Original review summary
The review says McDonald’s previously used dimethylpolysiloxane in its McNuggets’ frying oil, but removed it in 2016. It reports that the ingredient is no longer used in any part of current U.S. McNugget production.[S1]
Additional context
The review says the FDA permits dimethylpolysiloxane as a food-processing additive in small, regulated amounts. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Factcrescendo India original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026