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Friday, February 14, 2014

Antibiotics to be Removed from Chick-fil-A Chicken by 2019

"Chick-fil-A backs off antibiotics"  (no author listed)
The Daily Press
February 13, 2014


Recently, Chick-fil-A announced that it planned to remove antibiotics from its chicken by 2019.  This is due to pressures from consumers who are concerned about food safety.  A year ago, Chick-fil-A removed yellow dye from its chicken soup to address similar concerns.  The company says it in in the process of taking high-fructose corn syrup out of its dressing and sauces.  Chick-fil-A isn't the only company making changes, however.  Subway has removed a certain chemical from its bread that is also found in yoga mats, rubber shoe soles, and fake leather.  Kraft has vowed to stop using artificial preservatives in its foods.

I fully approve of the decision of these companies to remove potentially harmful ingredients from their foods.  A heightened awareness of what we are ingesting can only be a good thing.  Mounting evidence suggests that foods with artificial dyes and preservatives, chemicals, or antibiotics can have harmful effects on the body.

I think that this topic reflects the use of an incentive to influence consumers.  Health-conscious people will view the absence of antibiotics in Chick-fil-A's chicken as an incentive to eat at Chick-fil-A instead of another fast food restaurant.  This decision may impact other businesses as well if they choose to follow suit.  It would be very beneficial to profits for a company to have a more healthy reputation.

3 comments:

  1. Wow, I had no idea that that much unhealthy stuff was being put into my food!!! This article has made me much more aware about everything! It is certainly good that these businesses are changing their ways and making healthier decisions! I would hope that other businesses would follow suit and change their food substances like Chick-fil-A, Subway, and Kraft. This would certainly be an incentive and I can ensure you that many more customers would buy from these companies if they became healthier.

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  2. I had little belief that these kinds of problems occurred still today. I was most shocked at Subway, but I am glad these companies are making changes. They not only should, but businesses probably will have related things like these taken from their products. It is very interesting to see a "reverse" incentive going about here, as opposed to a "positive" feature to a product. Overall very intriguing and thorough, so thumbs up!

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  3. That's very interesting. I had no idea that all that unhealthy disgusting stuff was being put into my food. I hope they make the changes but I wish they would make them a lot sooner.

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