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  • Oct 16, 2007, 07:33 AM
    suzzyq
    Mcdonalds beef
    Where does mcdonalds buy their beef?
    Thanks
  • Oct 16, 2007, 07:36 AM
    Curlyben
    Farms?

    Really depends on what country you are talking about.
  • Oct 16, 2007, 09:27 AM
    suzzyq
    Well, I live in the usa. I have heard for years that mcdonald buys its beef from south america. Is that true and how much do they buy from other countries?
    Thanks
  • Oct 16, 2007, 10:09 AM
    Lowtax4eva
    It's an urban legend. McDonalds uses US beef and talked about using beef from Australia / New Zealand but I don't think they ever did. But none comes from South America

    McDonald's to Import South American Beef - Netlore Archive
  • Oct 16, 2007, 10:17 AM
    icecream
    Kind of sounds gross..!
  • Oct 16, 2007, 10:36 AM
    Emland
    That's a question I really don't want to know the answer to.
  • Oct 16, 2007, 10:46 AM
    J_9
    Here's the scoop...

    Urban Legends Reference Pages: McDonald's Beef Imports
  • Oct 16, 2007, 12:09 PM
    J_9
    Ah, but read my link above Loveless. While it is true most of the beef comes from the US. US cows are generally grain fed cows and have a higher fat content. The cows raised in Australia and/or New Zeeland are primarily grass fed, thus cutting down on fat content.
  • Oct 16, 2007, 12:20 PM
    lovelesspa
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by J_9
    Ah, but read my link above Loveless. While it is true most of the beef comes from the US. US cows are generally grain fed cows and have a higher fat content. The cows raised in Australia and/or New Zeeland are primarily grass fed, thus cutting down on fat content.

    AH, Interesting article, J9... We have a lot of cows around these parts and they are grass fed, if they last till winter, then grain is added, but fresh meat, like what we get, is always going to be healthier and taster better. But the farmer wants to get the most bucks for his cow and you get that from grain. People, (hopefully) and McDonalds want leaner beef, kind of causes a dilemma! I'm in the Healthy Eating Business, so McDonalds is a treat for me once in a blue moon, sometimes you just want, a burger (from a fat or skinny cow), and some greasey fries... UMMMMM;)
  • Oct 16, 2007, 12:23 PM
    icecream
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by J_9
    Ah, but read my link above Loveless. While it is true most of the beef comes from the US. US cows are generally grain fed cows and have a higher fat content. The cows raised in Australia and/or New Zeeland are primarily grass fed, thus cutting down on fat content.


    Very nice information. Never tought of it that way. Thanks J_9 :D
  • Oct 16, 2007, 12:29 PM
    J_9
    I never thought of it that way either, but I looked it up on Snopes and sure enough, it was right there.
  • Oct 16, 2007, 01:04 PM
    suzzyq
    Thanks for all the info. I appreciate hearing from you all. This is my first time using this forum and I think it will be a fun experience.
  • Oct 16, 2007, 07:34 PM
    N0help4u
    I heard it has a lot of soy and I'd believe it cause it doesn't taste like any beef I've ever eaten

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