The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders has come to a detailed because the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC) formally ends their investigation.
An outbreak throughout the 14 states in October correlated to McDonald’s slivered onions from the favored menu merchandise impacted no less than 100 folks, inflicting the chain to briefly pause gross sales of the burger in affected states. Officers beforehand stated that the onions had been provided by Taylor Farms, a California-based produce grower.
McDonald’s resumed gross sales of the quarter-pounder every week later upon discovering a unique provider for the 900 affected franchises, in response to firm spokespeople.
McDonald’s confirmed that their E. coli outbreak was not associated to the outbreak in floor beef across the identical time.
Given the actions taken by the restaurant chain, the CDC maintained a low public well being danger all through November. The CDC formally closed the investigation on Dec. 3, reporting one demise and 34 hospitalizations because of the outbreak.
McDonald’s firm spokespeople instructed the media that they had been centered on restoring buyer confidence and are investing over $100 million to assist impacted franchises. They don’t seem to be reconsidering their preparation processes and are unable to deal with questions on authorized actions or lawsuits presently.
