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Chick-fil-A Faces Backlash Over Shift To Antibiotic-Free Chicken, Sparks Social Media Outcry

Chick-fil-A's recent announcement of shifting away from exclusively using antibiotic-free chicken has ignited a storm of controversy and backlash on social media platforms, with customers expressing strong discontent over the change.

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Chick-fil-A is stirring up attention this spring with a significant adjustment to its chicken, prompting a notable reaction from social media users who are expressing discontent.

What exactly is this big change?

According to reports, Chick-fil-A has disclosed that it will depart from its previous practice of exclusively using antibiotic-free chicken.

In a statement, the company announced, 바카라To maintain supply of the high-quality chicken you expect from us, Chick-fil-A will shift from No Antibiotics Ever to No Antibiotics Important to Human Medicine starting in the Spring of 2024.바카라

As reported by FOX, Chick-fil-A initiated the transition to antibiotic-free chicken in 2014, and by 2019, all of its establishments had adopted this standard. However, the recent shift entails that the restaurant will now utilize chicken treated with antibiotics only if the chicken or other animals in proximity have fallen ill. Furthermore, these antibiotics will not be ones commonly used in humans.

According to a spokesperson from Chick-fil-A speaking to FOX, 바카라This change enables us to not only ensure we can continue to serve high-quality chicken, but also chicken that still meets the expectations our customers count on us to deliver.바카라

The response on X, formerly Twitter, suggests that this move by Chick-fil-A isn't being well-received.

One user expressed, 바카라(Chick-fil-A) sorry any antibiotics is out of the question. No supply chain issue should compromise quality, and this does just that. My family deserves better. You will be missed.바카라

Another individual shared their disappointment on X, stating, 바카라(Chick-fil-A) Worst decision you have could have made to accept chickens treated with antibiotics. Long time customer/addict here and I think I have to break up with you. You put profit over people today. Feels like the beginning to the end of a great company #chickfila.바카라

바카라Hey (Chick-fil-A) I don바카라t want antibiotics or any medicine in my chicken,바카라 another user wrote.

바카라(Chick-fil-A) DO NOT PUT (EXPLETIVE) ANTIBIOTICS IN YOUR CHICKEN,바카라 another wrote. 바카라I WILL STOP EATING IT.바카라

Similar sentiments were echoed across Elon Musk's social media platform. Chick-fil-A's response to the backlash will be closely watched to see if it eventually leads to a reversal of the decision.

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