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 products.
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 are Halaal certified and no pork is allowed or served in any of the McDonald’s restaurants in South Africa.
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 to be — top priority. We have always used 100% pure beef in our hamburgers, not ammonia-treated beef. McDonald’s SA also complies with government requirements and food safety regulations. We also have our own food safety measures and standards in […]
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 beef or ‘pink slime’ in our hamburgers. For us, food safety has always been — and will continue to be — top priority, and we comply with food safety regulations. We also have our own food safety standards, which are […]
Are McDonald’s burgers grilled?
Our Answer Yes, we cook our beef patties on a two-sided grill. This cooks the 100% beef hamburger patty from the top and bottom. This two-sided method fully cooks the hamburger patty faster, searing in the natural juices on both sides at the same time.
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 and various chicken products. The beef patties and chicken products are both processed at their facilities in City Deep, Johannesburg and Cape Town. The raw cuts of beef are sourced from slaughter facilities in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, and […]
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 […]