What's Kickin' Chicken?
"Each and every one of our Chicken McNuggets are made with USDA inspected boneless white meat chicken — cut from the chicken breast, tenderloins and rib meat." -McDonald's
"The meat is then cut into the four nugget shapes - the bell, the ball, the boot and the bow tie. Unlike rumors state, McDonald's has prided itself in maintaining healthier chicken options by making a statement to refuse antibiotic usage and in turn has set a precedent for others to follow.
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The decision [to move towards anti-biotic free chicken] by McDonald’s, which is also one of the largest buyers of chicken in the United States, is likely to have a major impact on how poultry is raised and on the kinds of chicken restaurants serve... “The last time McDonald’s did something like this, five other fast-food companies made similar announcements within six months,” said Steven Roach, food safety program director for Food Animal Concerns Trust, one of the advocacy groups involved in the coalition Keep Antibiotics Working. “I would expect we’re going to see a similar pattern this time around.” |