Papa John’s is living up to their motto of “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.”
The chain is the latest to ditch chicken that has been raised with human andanimal antibiotics. As the first national pizza chain to do so, Papa John’s will oversee that its poultry is antibiotic-free, as well as fed a 100% vegetarian diet, by summer 2016. Currently, the chicken used in their grilled pizza toppings and in their chicken poppers are given antibiotics to accelerate growth as well as to cure sick animals, a more common incidence when raising poultry in sizeable flocks.
Following the ranks of restaurants like Chipotle and McDonalds, companies like Papa John’s are acting in response to the rise in consumer demand for antibiotic-free meat.
A recent survey conducted by a group of public health and environmental organizations found that almost all of America's chain restaurants use beef, chicken and pork that's been routinely treated with antibiotics. And advocates say the continual use of these drugs helps create bacteria that's immune to standard antibiotics. The potential result: The next time you get really sick, there may no longer be a drug that can make you healthy.
While agriculture conglomerates claim that routine antibiotics help maintain the health of animals—and the CDC says “antibiotics should be used in food-producing animals only under veterinary oversight and only to address animal health needs, not to promote growth”—many advocates refute that position. Sick cows, for example, are removed from the food chain, per the USDA. And in fact, antibiotics actually help the animals grow faster, packing on pounds so they're ready for market sooner.
Fortunately, some restaurants, like Papa John's, have already taken a leadership position against this potentially harmful farming method. Where does your favorite restaurant stand? Read on for the report’s grades (you’ll be shocked at which chains get an F)—accompanied by essential Eat This, Not That! advice about how to make the healthiest choice when it comes to calories, fat and sodium. And to see the shocking results of our most popular fast food story, don’t miss our essential, eye-opening report: Every Menu Item at McDonald’s—Ranked!
Fortunately, some restaurants, like Papa John's, have already taken a leadership position against this potentially harmful farming method. Where does your favorite restaurant stand? Read on for the report’s grades (you’ll be shocked at which chains get an F)—accompanied by essential Eat This, Not That! advice about how to make the healthiest choice when it comes to calories, fat and sodium. And to see the shocking results of our most popular fast food story, don’t miss our essential, eye-opening report: Every Menu Item at McDonald’s—Ranked!
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