Chick-fil-A Changes Antibiotic Policy After 5 Years

Chick-fil-A has announced its plan to change its antibiotic policy, shifting from No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) to No Antibiotics Important To Human Medicine (NAIHM) starting in 2024. It clarified that antibiotics may be used for sick chickens, with clearances required before the chicken is made available in the supply. The change will affect restaurants in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada and comes after concerns about the availability of antibiotic-free chicken supplies. The decision was influenced by Tyson Foods’ retreat from its No Antibiotics Ever pledge. Chick-fil-A, with over 3,000 restaurants across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, also aims to expand into Europe and Asia by 2030.