McDonald’s has eliminated beef patties as the source of the E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The outbreak has resulted in one death and nearly 75 illnesses. Chief Supply Chain Officer Cesar Pina assured that any contaminated products have been removed from their supply chain and are no longer in any McDonald’s restaurants.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture confirmed that subsamples from various lots of McDonald’s fresh and frozen beef patties tested negative for E. coli. They have completed the testing and do not expect additional samples.
McDonald’s plans to resume distributing fresh supplies of the Quarter Pounder, which should be available in all locations next week. Regulatory bodies had been probing the possibility of contamination in McDonald’s beef patties. The FDA and USDA did not immediately comment.
QUARTER POUNDERS RETURN: McDonald’s says tests show beef patties were not source of e. coli outbreak; onions from one supplier are most likely cause https://t.co/L3J2Xx5ca9
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) October 28, 2024
Proper cooking kills E. coli in beef. To mitigate risk, McDonald’s will serve Quarter Pounders without raw, slivered onions at affected locations.
What Other Media Are Saying
- NBC News reports that McDonald’s denies its beef patties are responsible for E. Coli illnesses linked to quarter pounders, despite over 75 cases and one fatality.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What caused the E. coli outbreak at McDonald’s?
The source was initially suspected to be beef patties in Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
How many people were affected by the E. coli outbreak?
The outbreak resulted in one death and nearly 75 illnesses.
Are McDonald’s beef patties still contaminated with E. coli?
No, all contaminated products have been removed from McDonald’s supply chain.
When will McDonald’s resume selling Quarter Pounders?
McDonald’s plans to distribute fresh supplies next week.
How is McDonald’s reducing the risk of E. coli in Quarter Pounders?
McDonald’s will serve Quarter Pounders without raw, slivered onions at affected locations.
