Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and Macca's to keep American beef off the menu
The grocery giants are not alone, with iconic American fast food chain McDonald's – the food retailer that uses the most beef nationally – and Mexican fast food chain Guzman Y Gomez also opting out of using US beef in its burgers and burritos locally.
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