Does Burger King Use Horse Meat In Their Burgers?

Do Burger King burgers have horse meat?

THE FACTS: The fast food giant admitted nothing of the sort. This story is a years-old falsehood related to a 2013 scandal in which European meat suppliers sold horse meat advertised as beef. ... But as the AP reported at the time, Burger King said it conducted DNA tests on its burgers and found no traces of horse meat.

NOT REAL NEWS: Burger King did not admit to using horse ...

Does Burger King cook with horse meat?

After weeks of denials, Burger King says four new tested meat samples showed the presence of horse DNA. As a result, they've parted ways with their meat supplier, Ireland-based Silvercrest Foods Company. Burger King says its U.S. restaurants don't use meat from Silvercrest, and there's no chance of contamination here.

Burger King admits to horse meat, drops supplier - KDVR

Is a Whopper made out of horse meat?

BURGER KING: Yes, We Made Whoppers Contaminated With Horse Meat. ... The company also said that burgers tested from its restaurants showed no trace of horse meat. Here's the statement from Burger King — from The Guardian: "Our independent DNA test results on product taken from restaurants were negative for any equine DNA.

Burger King Admits Whoppers Contaminated With Horse Meat

What kind of meat does Burger King use in their burgers?

100% BEEF. Our beef patties are made with 100% beef with no fillers, no preservatives, no additives, no nonsense. We also make our flagship product, the WHOPPER® Sandwich, with 1/4 lb* of savory flame-grilled beef.

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