E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder Sparks Lawsuits and Health Investigations
A growing E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's results in increased illness reports, lawsuits, and health inspections of suppliers, raising concerns over food safety.
Overview
Federal health officials report a rise in E. coli cases connected to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, linked to raw onions from Taylor Farms. With 90 cases and one death reported, a proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against McDonald’s for alleged negligence. The FDA is inspecting onion suppliers as McDonald's temporarily halts onion use in several locations. The CDC assures the public that the risk is low now due to product recalls, yet the situation has raised alarms over food safety in fast food.
Content generated by AI—learn more or report issue.
Get both sides in 5 minutes with our daily newsletter.
Analysis
Analysis unavailable for this viewpoint.
Articles (12)
Center (9)
No highlight available for this article.
USA TODAY·8M·No highlight available for this article.
USA TODAY·8M·No highlight available for this article.
NBC News·8M·No highlight available for this article.
ABC News·8M·No highlight available for this article.
ABC News·8M·No highlight available for this article.
ABC News·8M·No highlight available for this article.
Associated Press·8M·No highlight available for this article.
NBC News·8M·No highlight available for this article.
CNBC·8M·History
- This story does not have any previous versions.