In-N-Out Burger signage outside restaurant front

Some People Avoid Ordering In-N-Out For An Ethical Reason

NEWS

By JACKSON WILLIAMS

In-N-Out burger in wrapper and fries
In-N-Out is a burger chain beloved by many, but there still are a few people who would rather avoid the chain
due to its previous controversies regarding food safety ethics.
Cattle at farm
In 2012, In-N-Out cut ties with a plant operated by the Central Valley Meat Company, which was closed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture after being exposed for cattle abuse.
Burger at In-N-Out
The chain then switched to another supplier. Later, in 2016, many environmental and food safety advocates criticized the chain's burgers for using beef treated with antibiotics.
Burger at In-N-Out
In-N-Out responded to the concerns
by making further commitments to encourage beef suppliers to move away from antibiotic use, but it's unclear if there is any notable progress.
Burger on a plate
Then, in 2018, In-N-Out's beef was also graded "F" by consumer advocacy networks, including Consumer Reports, Public Interest Research Group, and Natural Resources Defense Council.