[suzzyq]

Where does mcdonalds buy their beef?
Thanks

[Curlyben]

Farms?

Really depends on what country you are talking about.

[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

[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

[icecream]

Kind of sounds gross..!

[Emland]

That's a question I really don't want to know the answer to.

[J_9]

Here's the scoop...

Urban Legends Reference Pages: McDonald's Beef Imports

[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.

[lovelesspa]

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;)

[icecream]

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

[J_9]

I never thought of it that way either, but I looked it up on Snopes and sure enough, it was right there.

[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.

[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