New Investigation Links McDonald’s Beef To ‘Reckless Overuse’ Of Antibiotics

A new investigation has linked McDonald’s beef to the “reckless overuse” of antibiotics in US beef farms. The investigation found that farms supplying meat to major companies like Cargill, JBS, and Green Bay are using antibiotics considered critical for human health, including those used as last-resort treatment options for serious infections. Despite regulations banning the use of antibiotics for faster growth, some farms are still using high-priority antibiotics for prolonged periods, leading to concerns about antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

The overuse of antibiotics in factory farms poses a significant public health risk, according to experts like vegan US Senator Cory Booker. He has criticized agribusinesses for prioritizing profit over human health and animal welfare, calling for stricter regulations on antibiotic use in food production. The World Health Organization has also called for an immediate halt to the routine prescription of antibiotics in livestock to prevent the development of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.