Boycott Steak N Shake to Eliminate Beef Tallow Usage due to the obesity crisis
Boycott Steak N Shake to Eliminate Beef Tallow Usage due to the obesity crisis
The Issue
My family, like many others visiting Steak N Shake, are unknowingly consuming beef tallow and transfats present in their meal options. The lack of proper nutrition guidance and transparency in Steak N Shake's ingredient lists runs the risk of promoting misinformation and ultimately poor health, specifically heart disease and obesity.
Estimates suggest that a diet high in saturated fats, like those found in beef tallow, can increase the risk of heart disease by approximately 21% and the risk of death from heart disease by 28% according to a comprehensive study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. What is alarming is the potential implication on the growing obesity epidemic in the United States —where it is reported that approximately 42.4% of the population as of 2018 struggles with obesity according to CDC. As consumers, it is our right to know what we are consuming. Yet, chains like Steak N Shake continue the usage of beef tallow in preparation, keeping their patrons in the dark.
By continuing to support RFK Jr., who frequently disseminates questionable nutrition information, Steak N Shake is contributing to a broader culture of misinformation that can have serious health repercussions. I implore Steak N Shake to take responsibility for their role in promoting a healthier society. Please replace beef tallow with healthier alternatives in your meals. Transparency and accountability in food preparation should not be optional, but a standard all food chains must uphold. Join our call to action to demand a menu change in Steak N Shake. Sign this petition.
https://apnews.com/article/seed-oil-beef-tallow-kennedy-4fdf0f30134277fd6dd20b4ede789295
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/12/rfk-jr-hannity-interview-beef-tallow
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/popular-food-chain-making-full-172254009.html
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-trans-fats-are-bad-for-you
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The Issue
My family, like many others visiting Steak N Shake, are unknowingly consuming beef tallow and transfats present in their meal options. The lack of proper nutrition guidance and transparency in Steak N Shake's ingredient lists runs the risk of promoting misinformation and ultimately poor health, specifically heart disease and obesity.
Estimates suggest that a diet high in saturated fats, like those found in beef tallow, can increase the risk of heart disease by approximately 21% and the risk of death from heart disease by 28% according to a comprehensive study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. What is alarming is the potential implication on the growing obesity epidemic in the United States —where it is reported that approximately 42.4% of the population as of 2018 struggles with obesity according to CDC. As consumers, it is our right to know what we are consuming. Yet, chains like Steak N Shake continue the usage of beef tallow in preparation, keeping their patrons in the dark.
By continuing to support RFK Jr., who frequently disseminates questionable nutrition information, Steak N Shake is contributing to a broader culture of misinformation that can have serious health repercussions. I implore Steak N Shake to take responsibility for their role in promoting a healthier society. Please replace beef tallow with healthier alternatives in your meals. Transparency and accountability in food preparation should not be optional, but a standard all food chains must uphold. Join our call to action to demand a menu change in Steak N Shake. Sign this petition.
https://apnews.com/article/seed-oil-beef-tallow-kennedy-4fdf0f30134277fd6dd20b4ede789295
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/12/rfk-jr-hannity-interview-beef-tallow
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/popular-food-chain-making-full-172254009.html
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-trans-fats-are-bad-for-you
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Supporter Voices
Petition created on March 13, 2025