OK, just for those who need it spelling out for them, this thread is, as far as I am aware, about McDs operations in the UK.
Now you may or may not like the product, personally I can take it or leave it, but whether you like it or not, and I am talking about their burgers in particular, there is absoloutly no reason for these defamatory and possibly libellous comments about their products. I would suggest that the hygene standards and quality control are amongst the best in the industry, and as far as additives are concerned with burgers, just take a look at almost any supermarket pre-packed product.