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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.