After confirming the safety of its beef patties, McDonald's has resumed the sale of Quarter Pounder burgers, previously halted due to an E. coli outbreak linked to supply chain issues. The outbreak, that resulted in one death and several illnesses, prompted investigations and led to the exclusion of slivered onions as a potential contaminant.
McDonald's Resumes Quarter Pounder Sales After E. coli Outbreak Investigation
McDonald's Resumes Quarter Pounder Sales After E. coli Outbreak Investigation
Following thorough testing, McDonald's is reintroducing Quarter Pounder burgers to its US restaurants after determining the source of an E. coli outbreak.
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McDonald's is bringing back its Quarter Pounder burgers across all US locations after ascertaining that its beef patties were not the source of an E. coli outbreak that has unfortunately resulted in at least one death and impacted dozens of individuals. Recent tests conducted by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) on the beef patties returned negative results for E. coli, leading the fast-food establishment to confidently resume sales.
Cesar Piña, the Chief Supply Chain Officer for McDonald's North America, stated that the outbreak appeared to be contained to a specific ingredient and geographical area, indicating that any contaminated products connected to the incident have been effectively removed from the supply chain. Despite the resumption, it is worth noting that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had previously flagged slivered onions used in the Quarter Pounders as another potential source of contamination.
In light of this information, McDonald's severed ties with the onion supplier, Taylor Farms, and has taken measures to eliminate slivered onions from the Quarter Pounder recipe. The company confirmed that the 900 restaurants previously supplied with these onions would now proceed with serving Quarter Pounders, but without the contentious ingredient.
In response to the outbreak, McDonald's is currently facing several lawsuits from individuals who fell ill after consuming the affected burgers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also advised consumers who experienced symptoms consistent with foodborne illness following consumption of the Quarter Pounder to seek medical attention. Symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and vomiting can surface up to four days post-consumption, though most individuals typically recover within a week without extensive medical intervention.
The incident has had a noticeable effect on McDonald's stock performance, with the company experiencing a decline of over 7.5% in its shares since the CDC's announcement regarding the outbreak. Moreover, last July marked a significant concern for McDonald's, as it reported its first global sales decrease in over three years, a reflection that fast-food chains like McDonald's and Burger King are increasingly focusing on delivering value meals to attract cash-strapped customers amidst rising food prices.
McDonald's is bringing back its Quarter Pounder burgers across all US locations after ascertaining that its beef patties were not the source of an E. coli outbreak that has unfortunately resulted in at least one death and impacted dozens of individuals. Recent tests conducted by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) on the beef patties returned negative results for E. coli, leading the fast-food establishment to confidently resume sales.
Cesar Piña, the Chief Supply Chain Officer for McDonald's North America, stated that the outbreak appeared to be contained to a specific ingredient and geographical area, indicating that any contaminated products connected to the incident have been effectively removed from the supply chain. Despite the resumption, it is worth noting that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had previously flagged slivered onions used in the Quarter Pounders as another potential source of contamination.
In light of this information, McDonald's severed ties with the onion supplier, Taylor Farms, and has taken measures to eliminate slivered onions from the Quarter Pounder recipe. The company confirmed that the 900 restaurants previously supplied with these onions would now proceed with serving Quarter Pounders, but without the contentious ingredient.
In response to the outbreak, McDonald's is currently facing several lawsuits from individuals who fell ill after consuming the affected burgers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also advised consumers who experienced symptoms consistent with foodborne illness following consumption of the Quarter Pounder to seek medical attention. Symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and vomiting can surface up to four days post-consumption, though most individuals typically recover within a week without extensive medical intervention.
The incident has had a noticeable effect on McDonald's stock performance, with the company experiencing a decline of over 7.5% in its shares since the CDC's announcement regarding the outbreak. Moreover, last July marked a significant concern for McDonald's, as it reported its first global sales decrease in over three years, a reflection that fast-food chains like McDonald's and Burger King are increasingly focusing on delivering value meals to attract cash-strapped customers amidst rising food prices.
