McDonald’s Says Most Burgers Now Preservative-Free

McDonald’s Says Most Burgers Now Preservative-Free
McDonald's Quarter Pounder (L) and Double Quarter Pound burger is shown with fresh beef in Atlanta. On May 24, 2018. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
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CHICAGO—Following years of reformulating at McDonald’s, most of the burgers it serves in the U.S. are now preservative-free.

As of Wednesday, the world’s largest burger chain says classics like the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder with Cheese are preservative-free, with reformulated buns and sauces. Pickles on the sandwiches still contain artificial preservatives, but customers can request sandwiches without pickles.