So how can consumers tell the difference between high-quality and low-quality fast-food beef?
Perhaps the most important factor of all is the chain’s stance on antibiotics.
Here are five fast-food chains whose beef quality just doesn’t stand up to that of their peers.
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Still, that doesn’t mean all the takeaways about its beef are positive.
The Mexican-themed chainmade a commitmentin 2019 to reduce antibiotics in its beef by 2025but only by 25%.
Of course, any decrease in antibiotic use is something to celebrate.
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There have also been some concerns about where Taco Bell sources its beef.
To make matters worse, many consumers alsothinkthat the taste of Dairy Queen’s burgers is subpar.
For starters,the beefinside Jack in the Box’s tacos isn’t just beef.
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Plus, the chain’sanimal welfare policydoesn’t mention anything about antibiotics use in its beef.
A version of this story was originally published in March 2022.
It has been updated to include new information.
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