McDonald’s has been purchasing its meat from three major suppliers for years, but recently announced that it will switch to using only two. The company cited concerns about the quality of the meat from the third supplier, which is why it made the switch. ..

Quality Meats Are Used In McDonald’s Happy Meals

McDonald’s hamburgers and cheeseburgers are not produced from a single supplier. In fact, according to McDonald’s website, their beef is produced by both American and Canadian ranchers who adhere to high standards for animal welfare. The food industry as a whole does not have regulations about animal welfare or any other quality of food outside of safety concerns. However, McDonald’s has its specific criteria for meat suppliers that exceed legal requirements. For example, McDonald’s requires its suppliers to implement a plan on how to prevent illness in animals based on current livestock diseases in North America. ..

McDonald’s Meat Suppliers Locations 

McDonald’s beef comes from cattle that are raised in Canada or South America, but not all of their products are sourced there. While it might seem like most McDonald’s burgers come from these areas, a large percentage come from regional supply hubs around the United States.

In 2013, McDonald’s U.S. beef processing facilities were found to contain 41 facilities across 9 states, including Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska. The company’s hamburgers are made with 100% USDA-inspected lean beef; they do not use any lean, finely textured beef (commonly referred to as pink slime) at any of their U.S.-owned facilities. It also does not source beef from other countries such as China, which has been linked to food safety issues concerning one of McDonald’s top competitors: Yum! Brands Inc., which owns KFC and Pizza Hut Restaurants.

In response to growing concern over mad cow disease, McDonald’s began sourcing a limited amount of beef in India in 2013. Customers can now enjoy items on McDonald’s menus that contain USDA Inspected steak patties seasoned with Indian spices from India and Nepal—the only two countries outside of North America where McDonald’s serves beef.

McDonald’s has a long history of sourcing its food from multiple suppliers, including JBS USA Beef Company, Cargill, Tyson Foods Inc., Smithfield Foods, National Beef Packing Co., National Sausage Co., American Foods Group, Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Alpine Valley Food Group, and West Liberty Foods Corp.

How Is McDonald’s Meat Supplied To Restaurants?

McDonald’s Corporation has strict guidelines for how their beef, chicken, and pork are raised, slaughtered, and prepared. These guidelines are designed to ensure that McDonald’s meat is grown in a safe environment with healthy living conditions for all animals involved in producing food for McDonald’s restaurants. ..

McDonald’s suppliers are inspected annually to ensure that these standards are being met at all times. As far as processing goes, every piece of meat is carefully analyzed by quality control experts before being delivered to any McDonald’s restaurant or warehouse. This ensures quality control at every level; after which most pieces of meat are flash-frozen or stored under very low temperatures until they are distributed to their restaurant locations.

McDonald’s has a long history of working with farmers to raise animals for their restaurants. These farms undergo intense inspections and monitoring to ensure that the products they produce are of high quality and safe for consumers. To further ensure that McDonald’s food production facilities are up to par with all standards related to animal welfare and food safety guidelines, McDonald’s has put into place a company-wide scale of animal welfare measures.

Why So Much Beef On The Menu?

McDonald’s offers several beef-based entrees, including Quarter Pounders and Big Macs. The fast-food giant also uses beef as an ingredient in its sauces, soups, and hash browns. Where does McDonald’s get all of its beef from? The short answer is: primarily from the United States. McDonald’s has been a part of American culture for over 60 years and has greatly influenced our country’s relationship with food.

McDonald’s has a massive influence in the American food industry because of the amount of meat it consumes. Nearly 93 million Americans visit McDonald’s each day, and all of those meals require an enormous amount of meat. This has led to McDonald’s becoming one of the most popular restaurants in America.

There is no one right answer to where McDonald’s meat comes from. If you have a choice, choose locally sourced food. A chicken nugget at McDonald’s that’s made in America out of chicken raised in America will always be a better option than a nugget made in China out of chicken raised on an industrial farm halfway around the world. But if local options aren’t available, it can still be a good choice for consumers looking for quick and inexpensive meals. McDonald’s has worked hard to improve its supply chain over the years and continuously strives for even greater transparency with its customers.

The company offers a variety of burgers, cheeseburgers, and other meat-based dishes. For example, some restaurants offer burgers made from the chuck and ribeye beef. Chuck comes from the shoulder of a cow, while ribeye is taken from the rib portion of a cow’s ribs.

The McDonald’s 100% beef burgers are made with a blend of two types of premium cuts – 90% ribeye and 10% sirloin, so they have that great, rich flavor with just a hint of tenderness.

McDonald’s has confirmed that all of their beef products are sourced from US or Canadian farmers and ranchers. There is no indication that McDonald’s will ever change their sourcing policy to allow for meat from China. ..

McDonald’s is proud to serve burgers made with 100% beef that comes from cows raised on North American farms. The beef is sourced from farms that meet the highest animal welfare standards, including those set by the Humane Society of the United States. ..