McDonald’s, Subway and Taco Bell Fail to Meet Antibiotic Reduction Commitments

The fast food giants are silent on whether they’re still pursuing targets set a decade ago.

By: Natasha Gilbert

Outlets: Sentient

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 999

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Around a decade ago, major fast food companies like McDonald’s, Subway and Taco Bell pledged to cut the routine use of antibiotics in raising animals for their meat products. The public widely lauded their efforts. Yet these companies have failed to meet key commitments, and they remain silent on whether they’re still pursuing set targets, finds a new report by advocacy groups the Food Animal Concerns Trust and U.S. PIRG Education Fund.

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