What are the age of the cows and chickens McDonald’s use for their meat when they are slaughtered?
Our Answer Cattle are 12 to 24 months old and chickens are 35 to 45 days old when they are slaughtered. The length of time from slaughter until the meat is processed by McDonald’s supplier, is strictly controlled for food safety.
Is there ammonium hydroxide in McDonald’s burgers?
Our Answer At McDonald’s South Africa (SA), food safety has been — and will continue to be — top priority. We have always used 100% pure beef and not ammonia-treated beef in our hamburgers. McDonald’s SA comply with legislation and food safety regulations, and we also have our own food safety standards that are globally […]
Are McDonald’s aware of how every farm they use for beef and chicken treat the animals they buy for slaughter? Do they care about humane killing options?
Our Answer The humane treatment of animals is extremely important to McDonald’s South Africa (SA). Our standards and policies include critical requirements for the wellbeing of the animals, such as adequate feed, water and safe air quality. We prohibit the intentional abuse of animals and unapproved euthanasia methods. All suppliers and abattoirs from which our […]
Why is McDonald’s beef so much paler than what is available at butcheries?
Our AnswerMcDonald’s South Africa (SA) uses 100% pure beef patties that are flash frozen. This dehydrates a thin layer on the surface, which cause the meat to turn pale very quickly. The reddish colour quickly returns when the patty is thawed and exposed to the oxygen in the air.
How do McDonald’s feel about the treatment of animals that are factory-farmed to produce their food?
Our AnswerIn South Africa, both chickens and cows are raised primarily on family farms. We source our beef from independently owned cattle farms. Here, the cattle spend most of their lives grazing in the feedlot. While feedlots for beef cattle may be looked at by some as an example of what they call “factory farming”, […]
How long has McDonald’s beef been supplied by Finlar Fine Foods?
Our AnswerFinlar Fine Foods has been McDonald’s South Africa (SA) proud supplier since 1994, when we first set foot on SA soil. Since then, we have been strengthening this partnership just as we have been with our other suppliers.
Where do McDonald’s get their sausage patties from?
Our AnswerAs with our beef patties, McDonald’s South Africa (SA) sausage patties are supplied by Finlar Fine Foods.
How do I know that the meat from McDonald’s suppliers is safe?
Our AnswerMcDonald’s South Africa (SA) use only approved suppliers within its supply chain. This means that all suppliers are expected to undergo external, third party food safety audits — this includes Finlar Fine Foods, our meat processor. They are a federally registered and inspected facility. In addition, both knowledgeable McDonald’s Quality Assurance staff and third […]
How are McDonald’s sausage patties made?
Our AnswerMcDonald’s South Africa (SA) chicken sausage patties are made with a similar process to the beef (hamburger) patties. Our chicken meat is ground and blended to a specific fat content. The chicken sausage patty has water, spices and protein isolate added to it. The mixture is then formed on the same type of equipment […]
Does McDonald’s beef contain any fillers?
Our AnswerNo binders or fillers are used. McDonald’s South Africa (SA) use fresh, chilled, lean and fat, coarsely ground beef at a precise temperature. This meat is then blended in a mixer-grinder until the proteins are extracted, and then ground to a finer grind size — again at a temperature that is extremely precise. The […]