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Eat Don't miss out on the headlines from Eat. Followed categories will be added to My News. A fast food chain has released a “world first” menu item in Australia that can’t be purchased in any other country. Macca’s just dropped its new summer range which contains three new burgers, two new desserts and a selection of returning favourites. The “world first” collaboration is the introduction of the Cherry Ripe McFlurry, featuring pieces of the iconic Aussie chocolate bar on top of the brand’s ice cream. Customers can choose to have either vanilla or chocolate soft serve. Other new menu items include a trio of burgers featuring pineapple. This includes the Hawaiian BBQ Deluxe, which features a beef patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese and smoky BBQ sauce. Macca's has dropped its summer menu. Picture: Supplied There is also the Hawaiian McCrispy and Hawaiian McSpicy. Both are chicken burgers. The other dessert item is a Pineapple Sundae. Just like the Cherry Ripe McFlurry, customers can get it with vanilla or chocolate soft serve. Other items on offer are Cheesey Jalapeno Pops, which are back by popular demand, and Frozen Coke Oreo Zero Sugar. The items will be available from November 27. Customers expressed their feelings about the summer menu drop. “Anything with pineapple. OMG yummmmmmm,” one social media user commented. Another said: “Hurry up and get to summer so the Crunchie McFlurry is back!” “Ew not the frozen Oreo coke,” another person added. “I never got to try the pineapple sundae the last time. Might have to give it a go this time! Cherry Ripe McFlurry should be good too,” one person commented. Another social media user said: “I’m having the Oreo frozen coke atm it tastes better than the non frozen version.” It features two desserts, including the 'world first' Cherry Ripe McFlurry. Picture: Supplied A spokesperson for the restaurant said the new menu is intended to bring “tropical vibes”. “There are so many reasons for a Macca’s run this summer,” Amanda Nakad, marketing director for McDonald’s Australia, said. “Whether you’re a Cherry Ripe fan or love a little pineapple on your burger, we’re ready to serve up the tropical summertime vibes with our brand new summer menu, no matter the time of day. “If it’s a post-swim Soft Serve, cheeky late-night Hawaiian BBQ Deluxe or a road trip Drive-Thru, we’re here for it all and usually right around the corner.” It comes just days after Macca’s confirmed to news.com.au there was a “temporary change” to its orange juice blend. It will also sell Frozen Coke Oreo Zero Sugar. Picture: Supplied The Keri Orange Juice previously had no allergy statements. But, from November 27, it has been changed to include the allergens gluten, wheat and soy. “McDonald’s Australia has advised Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia of a temporary change to our Orange Juice blend nationwide from Wednesday November 27, which will contain allergens including gluten, wheat and soy,” a Macca’s spokesperson told news.com.au. “We always encourage customers to check the ingredient and nutrition information on all menu items, which can be can be found on our website.” News.com.au understands the change has come due to a switch up at the manufacturer. Coeliac Australia said despite the allergen, the drink is safe for those on a gluten-free diet. 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