McDonald ’ s, Burger King, Five Guys Among Chains Given ‘ F ’ Over Antibiotics

(CBS News) — Twenty-two of the top 25 U.S. burger chains — including McDonald’s, Burger King, White Castle and Five Guys — received a failing grade in a review assessing their practices and policies on antibiotics use in their beef products. Only two chains were given an “A” rating.
The scores were published Wednesday in a report called “Chain Reaction IV: Burger Edition,” which was produced by the Center for Food Safety, Consumer Reports, Food Animal Concerns Trust, U.S. PIRG Education Fund, Friends of the Earth, and Natural Resources Defense Council.
The report says 22 chains received “F” grades “for lacking any announced policy to source beef raised without the routine use of antibiotics.”
Wendy’s received a “D-” because 15 percent of its beef is sourced from producers that cut the use of tylosin, an antibiotic, by one-fifth, it says.
Only two chains — Shake Shack and BurgerFi — received an “A” rating. “Both companies currently serve only beef raised without antibiotics,” the report says.
The Chain Reaction scorecard (Image via CBS News)

The report notes that while Fuddruckers, Steak ‘n Shake and Farmer Boys — which received “F grades” — have no antibiotics policies, they offer a burger option made of beef raised without antibiotics.
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - October 17, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Antibiotics Fast Food Local TV Source Type: news