By spring, Chick-fil-A will stop using antibiotic-free chicken at its over 3,000 US locations.
Chick-fil-A will go from No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) to No Antibiotics Important To Human Medicine (NAIHM) in spring 2024 to preserve high-quality chicken.
The Chick-fil-A website defines NAE as no antibiotics were used in animal production.
Despite the new declaration, the US fast-food chain switched to antibiotic-free chicken in 2014. Thus meeting its 2019 target of antibiotic-free chicken at all chain restaurants.
A Chick-fil-According to Fox News Digital, "As we looked to the future, the availability of high-quality chicken that meets our rigid standards became a concern.
This adjustment ensures we can continue to supply high-quality chicken that fulfills our consumers' expectations."
Reuters reported that Chick-fil-A users received the modification. Chick-fil-A isn't alone in this cuisine strategy.
Panera Bread's pork and turkey are now antibiotic-free. The regulation restricted supply chain alternatives, according to Reuters records.