Papa John’s chicken is going drug-free.
The pizza delivery chain pledged to source its grilled chicken products and chicken poppers from animals that have been raised without antibiotics. According to the company’s press release, Papa Johns’ suppliers have also agreed to feed the poultry a fully vegetarian diet.
The release did not mention other chicken menu items, but Sean Muldoon, Papa John’s senior vice president of of R&D, quality assurance, and supply chain, tells Fortune that the company is in the process of making its wings antibiotic-free as well, but “there are complexities that make the timeline longer.” As for grilled chicken toppings and chicken poppers, the switch will be rolled out to all of Papa John’s U.S. locations by the summer of 2016.
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