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In Australia I think MacDonalds should be a NO NO

Old Jun 10th 2005, 6:38 am
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Thumbs down In Australia I think MacDonalds should be a NO NO

Taking into account Macdonald's recent decision to stop using Australia beef in their outlets and source it cheaper from abroad - as if the farmers here have not got enough problems, (and they did a lot of expanding to meet Macdonald's needs), I am giving them a BIG MISS for ever. And so is their current one and only supplier of gerkins as he is so disgusted. I gather he is closing down his business.
We need australia to stay a big player and I think MacDonalds (and everyone else) should always source their supplies from the country in which they are selling them.
From now on I will use HUNGRY JACKS AND SUBWAY - Hit them where it hurts and perhaps they will change their ways.
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Originally Posted by yafm
Taking into account Macdonald's recent decision to stop using Australia beef in their outlets and source it cheaper from abroad - as if the farmers here have not got enough problems, (and they did a lot of expanding to meet Macdonald's needs), I am giving them a BIG MISS for ever. And so is their current one and only supplier of gerkins as he is so disgusted. I gather he is closing down his business.
We need australia to stay a big player and I think MacDonalds (and everyone else) should always source their supplies from the country in which they are selling them.
From now on I will use HUNGRY JACKS AND SUBWAY - Hit them where it hurts and perhaps they will change their ways.
If thats the only reason your blanking Maccydees then you should do some research on their alledged practices...
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FWIW I wouldn't use any of them as their food is utter shit
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Old Jun 10th 2005, 6:50 am
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Originally Posted by yafm
Taking into account Macdonald's recent decision to stop using Australia beef in their outlets and source it cheaper from abroad - as if the farmers here have not got enough problems, (and they did a lot of expanding to meet Macdonald's needs), I am giving them a BIG MISS for ever. And so is their current one and only supplier of gerkins as he is so disgusted. I gather he is closing down his business.
We need australia to stay a big player and I think MacDonalds (and everyone else) should always source their supplies from the country in which they are selling them.
From now on I will use HUNGRY JACKS AND SUBWAY - Hit them where it hurts and perhaps they will change their ways.
Their foods cr@p anyway!

I cant believe people actually like it.

R.

PS. Anyone fancy setting up a gerkin farm!
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Default Re: In Australia I think MacDonalds should be a NO NO

Originally Posted by yafm
Taking into account Macdonald's recent decision to stop using Australia beef in their outlets and source it cheaper from abroad - as if the farmers here have not got enough problems, (and they did a lot of expanding to meet Macdonald's needs), I am giving them a BIG MISS for ever. And so is their current one and only supplier of gerkins as he is so disgusted. I gather he is closing down his business.
We need australia to stay a big player and I think MacDonalds (and everyone else) should always source their supplies from the country in which they are selling them.
From now on I will use HUNGRY JACKS AND SUBWAY - Hit them where it hurts and perhaps they will change their ways.

Can see your point, country in drought, meat and wheat expected to get really expensive soon tho, bet they are covering themselves now

I'd join your boycott but the stuff makes me gag even the kids wont eat it, husband loves it tho
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Default Re: In Australia I think MacDonalds should be a NO NO

Originally Posted by yafm
Taking into account Macdonald's recent decision to stop using Australia beef in their outlets and source it cheaper from abroad - as if the farmers here have not got enough problems, (and they did a lot of expanding to meet Macdonald's needs), I am giving them a BIG MISS for ever. And so is their current one and only supplier of gerkins as he is so disgusted. I gather he is closing down his business.
We need australia to stay a big player and I think MacDonalds (and everyone else) should always source their supplies from the country in which they are selling them.
From now on I will use HUNGRY JACKS AND SUBWAY - Hit them where it hurts and perhaps they will change their ways.

My other halfs parents aren't farmers but are very involved with agriculture and this whole thing is a complete disaster for farmers here - especially in Tazzie. If I ate in McDonalds I'd boycott them!
I'm hoping the pickle guy gets more vocal as he's pretty eloquent. Everyone knows McDonals are unethical but I can belive even they would be able to use the fact that they support Aussie farmers in a major advertising campaign one month then abandon said suppliers the next. They even used these people in their ads! Grrrrr
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Default Re: In Australia I think MacDonalds should be a NO NO

Originally Posted by yafm
Taking into account Macdonald's recent decision to stop using Australia beef in their outlets and source it cheaper from abroad - as if the farmers here have not got enough problems, (and they did a lot of expanding to meet Macdonald's needs), I am giving them a BIG MISS for ever. And so is their current one and only supplier of gerkins as he is so disgusted. I gather he is closing down his business.
We need australia to stay a big player and I think MacDonalds (and everyone else) should always source their supplies from the country in which they are selling them.
From now on I will use HUNGRY JACKS AND SUBWAY - Hit them where it hurts and perhaps they will change their ways.

My hubby will be disappointed, he really like Macciedees. I agree with your sentiment, sourcing cheaper meat from countries with possible lower animal welfare standards sucks, esp as it will effect Aussie farmers badly. I don't think I have tried Hungry Jacks. Are they nice? BTW all this talk of food is making me hungry.

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My hubbie got salmonella from McD's in the uk, wouldnt eat there if I was starving now
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Default Re: In Australia I think MacDonalds should be a NO NO

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My hubbie got salmonella from McD's in the uk, wouldnt eat there if I was starving now
Hi Katie
I got campylobacter (food poisoning) eating from Burger King in the UK while i was pregnant with my 1st baby i could have miscarried or had stillborn baby because of contacting this.. so panic stations for a few months i can tell you !!!!
Turned out they left the buns out in the sun, and the birds ate the bread and then they served it to people even tho they had warnings about it b4..
I didnt eat there for ages after that...
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I didnt eat there for ages after that...
What you mean you now eat their shit again
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Default Re: In Australia I think MacDonalds should be a NO NO

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My hubbie got salmonella from McD's in the uk, wouldnt eat there if I was starving now
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Hi Hilary Oh my goodness. That has definately put me off. Your poor hubby.

[Quote Johanne]I got campylobacter (food poisoning) eating from Burger King in the UK while i was pregnant with my 1st baby i could have miscarried or had stillborn baby because of contacting this.. so panic stations for a few months i can tell you !!!!
Turned out they left the buns out in the sun, and the birds ate the bread and then they served it to people even tho they had warnings about it b4..
I didnt eat there for ages after that...

I am so glad your baby was ok. I am pregnant at the moment so I think will avoid fast food places until after I have given birth, maybe even after then. But they are so handy when you are out and hungry.

Katie
ps I am making a spud dinner now.
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It's gross, the only bit I like about McDs is the gerkin!

Havent eaten there in years and watched "Super Size Me" which will forever be etched in my memory should I feel an urge to venture in again..... **insert vomiting smiley **
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Originally Posted by KatieStar
I don't think I have tried Hungry Jacks. Are they nice? BTW all this talk of food is making me hungry.
Katie
"The burgers are better at Hungry Jacks" - they are too, much nicer.
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"The burgers are better at Hungry Jacks" - they are too, much nicer.

It's the same as Burger King which I hate
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Default Re: In Australia I think MacDonalds should be a NO NO

Originally Posted by yafm
Taking into account Macdonald's recent decision to stop using Australia beef in their outlets and source it cheaper from abroad - as if the farmers here have not got enough problems, (and they did a lot of expanding to meet Macdonald's needs), I am giving them a BIG MISS for ever. And so is their current one and only supplier of gerkins as he is so disgusted. I gather he is closing down his business.
We need australia to stay a big player and I think MacDonalds (and everyone else) should always source their supplies from the country in which they are selling them.
From now on I will use HUNGRY JACKS AND SUBWAY - Hit them where it hurts and perhaps they will change their ways.
Why don't you put in a McPlaint.
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