No E. Coli Found in Samples of McDonald’s Beef Patties, Officials Say

Published On Oct 27, 2024, 8:26 PM

McDonald's has confirmed that tests have ruled out their Quarter Pounder beef patties as the source of a recent E. coli outbreak that affected 75 individuals and resulted in one fatality. The company will reinstate the Quarter Pounder on their menu but will avoid using raw slivered onions, identified by health officials as the likely source of contamination. While the beef patties from their suppliers tested negative for E. coli, McDonald's has ceased purchasing onions from a specific supplier in Colorado linked to the issue. As a result of the outbreak and precautionary measures, McDonald's stock has declined by about 7% recently.

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With McDonald's resuming the sale of Quarter Pounders and taking appropriate actions to mitigate safety concerns, the company's risk exposure appears to be decreasing. If the stock stabilizes and shows signs of recovery post-outbreak, investors might see a potential bounce back in stock value.

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