Wendy’s Becomes Fast Food Leader in Reducing Antibiotic Resistance Risk

Wendy’s has updated its Antibiotic Use Policy with a firm commitment to end all routine use of medically important antibiotics in its U.S. and Canadian beef, pork, and chicken supply chains by 2030.

Environmental HealthAs You SowJune 29, 2021Antibiotics & Factory Farms

Chili’s and Maggiano’s Commit to Reducing Antibiotics in Chicken

Chili’s and Maggiano’s parent company Brinker International has updated its animal welfare standards to include a commitment to working toward elimination of the use of medically important antibiotics in its chicken supply chains, with exceptions for treatment and non-routine control of diagnosed illness.

Environmental HealthAs You SowMarch 25, 2019Antibiotics & Factory Farms

Denny’s Among First in Restaurant Chains to Commit to Reducing Antibiotics in Chicken

Following engagement with As You Sow, Denny’s has updated its Animal Welfare statement to include a policy disallowing the use of medically important antibiotics in its chicken supply chain, effective March 1.

Environmental HealthAs You SowFebruary 13, 2019Antibiotics & Factory Farms

KFC Pledges to Eliminate Non-Reusable Plastic Containers by 2025, but ‘Leaves Giant Loophole;’ Company Makes Good on Antibiotics Commitment

KFC, part of Yum! Brands Inc., made two announcements today. One, commitmenting to eliminating non-recoverable or non-reusable plastic packaging by 2025. KFC also announced that it has fulfilled its April 2017 pledge to end the use of medically important antibiotics in its U.S. chicken supply.

Environmental HealthAs You SowJanuary 24, 2019Antibiotics & Factory Farms

McDonald’s Announces Policy to Eliminate Overuse of Antibiotics in Beef

Today, McDonald’s became the first major fast food chain to establish a comprehensive policy to reduce the use of medically important antibiotics in its beef supply chain.

Environmental HealthAs You SowDecember 11, 2018Antibiotics & Factory Farms

Major Chicken Producer Sanderson Farms to Eliminate Use of Medically Important Antibiotics

Sanderson Farms, the third-largest producer of chicken in the U.S., announced this morning that it will eliminate the use of medically important antibiotics for prevention in its chicken production operations.

Environmental HealthAsYouSowNovember 30, 2018Antibiotics & Factory Farms

‘A Big Push in the Right Direction’ — European Parliament Approves Restrictions on Use of Antibiotics on Farm Animals

In an effort to halt the spread of deadly antibiotic resistant “superbugs,” the European parliament approved Thursday restrictions on the use of antibiotics in animals raised for food.

Environmental HealthAsYouSowOctober 26, 2018Antibiotics & Factory Farms

Significant Investor Support for As You Sow Resolution Challenging Denny’s to Stop Misusing Antibiotics

A shareholder proposal to curb antibiotic use received significant support at the Denny’s annual meeting today, with over 15% of shares voting in favor.

Environmental HealthGuest UserMay 9, 2018Antibiotics & Factory Farms, Denny's

Investor Proposal Challenges Major Chicken Company to Stop Denying Science and Misusing Antibiotics

A shareholder proposal to curb antibiotic use received strong support at the Sanderson Farms annual meeting today, with 43.1% of voting shares supporting.

Environmental HealthAsYouSowFebruary 21, 2018Antibiotics & Factory Farms, Sanderson Farms

As You Sow Withdraws Proposal; Commends KFC's New U.S. Policy Restricting Antibiotic Use

Environmental HealthAs You SowApril 7, 2017Antibiotics & Factory Farms, Yum! Brands

Historic Shareholders Vote on Antibiotics Challenges Sanderson Farms

Environmental HealthAs You SowFebruary 9, 2017Sanderson Farms, Antibiotics & Factory Farms

As You Sow Files Proposal with Yum! Brands on Antibiotics Misuse

Environmental HealthAs You SowAugust 9, 2016Yum! Brands, Antibiotics & Factory Farms