McDonald's Quarter Pounder back after E. coli outbreak

Published On Oct 27, 2024, 10:00 PM

McDonald's has resumed sales of its Quarter Pounder burgers across all US restaurants after confirming that the beef patties were not the source of an E. coli outbreak that affected several people, resulting in one death. The Colorado Department of Agriculture tested samples and found no E. coli, and the FDA noted slivered onions from a specific supplier as a potential hazard. McDonald's has ceased using this onion supplier and is regaining consumer confidence by restoring the burger to their menu without the controversial ingredient. The company is currently facing lawsuits from affected consumers.

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With McDonald's resuming sales of the Quarter Pounder and addressing the source of the E. coli outbreak, investor sentiment is likely to improve. The company has acted swiftly to manage food safety concerns, potentially mitigating long-term damage to its brand. As operations normalize, sales may bounce back, particularly given the popularity of the Quarter Pounder.

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