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McDonald's Buenos Aires franchisee amends antibiotics policy

Buenos Aires-based Arcos Dorados a McDonald’s franchisee with restaurants in 20 Latin American and Caribbean countries, announced its continued commitment to the responsible use of antibiotics in food animals including measures to limit their use.

March 6, 2015

Buenos Aires-based Arcos Dorados a McDonald’s franchisee with restaurants in 20 Latin American and Caribbean countries, announced its continued commitment to the responsible use of antibiotics in food animals including measures to limit their use.

"Good food comes from healthy animals living on a sustainable planet. We want to make sure we protect the health of animals in our supply chain, while helping to safeguard the future effectiveness of antibiotics," said Leonardo Lima, sustainability director for Arcos Dorados, in a statement.

• Arcos Dorados will only source food from suppliers who guarantee their animals are raised with the following principals:
• Prohibit the use of antibiotics to promote animal growth.
• Prohibit the use of antibiotics in food animals that are defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as "critically important" to human medicine and not approved for veterinary use.
• All antibiotic treatments of animals to cure or prevent disease must be prescribed and overseen by a veterinarian.
• Encourage healthy animal welfare and husbandry conditions, to help reduce the need for antibiotic use.

Arcos Dorados reported it will work with its suppliers of beef, chicken, pork and dairy to ensure these principles are followed.