Tag: Restaurant transparency

As of early 2025, In-N-Out has committed to sourcing beef not raised with medically important antibiotics, but it has not provided a public timeline for full implementation. This fresh-only fast-food chain continues to face pressure from consumer groups to provide more transparency on its progress toward this goal.

While Moe's Southwest Grill emphasizes its use of 'honestly awesome ingredients' and fresh preparation, the restaurant does not claim to be a 100% non-GMO establishment. This means that customers concerned about genetically modified organisms should be aware that some menu items may contain GMOs, while others offer more transparency, like the certified organic tofu.

In the United States, federal law does not mandate that restaurants, including fast food chains, publicly display a full ingredient list for all standard menu items. This is different from the strict labeling required for pre-packaged foods sold in grocery stores. Navigating these rules helps consumers understand why they might find nutritional information readily available while a complete ingredient list can be harder to obtain.

According to the FDA, Americans eat and drink about one-third of their calories from foods prepared away from home, and menu labeling is a growing initiative to provide consumers with transparent information. Many major chain restaurants across the US and UK are required by law to put calories on the menu, making it easier for diners to make informed choices about what they eat.

Subway's tuna has been the subject of multiple lawsuits and controversy over the years, stemming from allegations that it wasn't real tuna. Despite this, Subway has consistently maintained that its product contains 100% wild-caught, real tuna. The discrepancy arises primarily from the challenge of DNA testing highly processed and cooked fish.