About our Beef
How can McDonald’s serve ungraded meat? They said their ground beef is made of different cuts so it can’t be graded. Isn’t this illegal?
Our AnswerYou can rest assured that McDonald’s South Africa (SA) hamburger patties contain nothing but…
Does McDonald’s meat supplier, Finlar Fine Foods, or any of its sources sterilise any of its meat? If so, what is it sterilised with?
Our Answer At McDonald’s South Africa (SA), food safety has been — and will continue…
Why don’t McDonald’s have Halaal or Kosher meat available?
Our Answer At McDonald’s South Africa (SA), all our meat is 100% Halaal certified, and…
Do fast food chains such as McDonald’s have to follow a minimum beef quality standard?
Our AnswerAll companies in South Africa must comply with government regulations and standards. Whilst we…
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).…
Does McDonald’s use pink slime in their products?
Our Answer No, pink slime has not been used in our hamburgers or any McDonald’s…
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…
Are McDonald’s burgers really from 100% beef?
Our AnswerYes, our hamburgers are made with 100% pure ground beef. McDonald’s South Africa (SA)…
Are cow eyes included in McDonald’s 100% beef claim?
Our AnswerThe parts of the cow that we use are from the shoulder, chuck, brisket,…
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…
Is it possible to retrace the origins of McDonald’s beef?
Our AnswerAt McDonald’s South Africa (SA), traceability is a key requirement within our supply chain.…
Do any of McDonald’s burgers contain pork meat of any sort?
Our Answer No, McDonald’s South Africa (SA) menu does not contain pork. This means we…
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…
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…
Is McDonald’s South Africa Halaal?
Our Answer Yes, McDonald’s South Africa (SA) does not use any pork products in our…
What is the percentage (%) of fat content in McDonald’s beef?
Our AnswerMcDonald’s South Africa (SA) only serves 100% pure beef. We cannot share the exact…
Is there ammonium hydroxide in McDonald’s burgers?
Our Answer At McDonald’s South Africa (SA), food safety has been — and will continue…
McDonald’s may not use ‘pink slime’ now, but they have in the past. How can we trust them after we know they only want money?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) have always used 100% pure beef and not ammonia-treated…
How are McDonald’s sausage patties made?
Our AnswerMcDonald’s South Africa (SA) chicken sausage patties are made with a similar process to…
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…
Does McDonald’s beef contain any fillers?
Our AnswerNo binders or fillers are used. McDonald’s South Africa (SA) use fresh, chilled, lean…
Are McDonald’s burgers grilled?
Our Answer Yes, we cook our beef patties on a two-sided grill. This cooks the…
Where do McDonald’s source their beef?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) suppliers source beef from South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.
Where is the McDonald’s slaughter house?
Our Answer Finlar Fine Foods is our processor that provide us with 100% beef patties…
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…