McDonald's Faces E. coli Outbreak Linked to Slivered Onions

The outbreak has affected 90 individuals across 13 states, leading to one death and multiple lawsuits against the fast-food giant.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified slivered onions from Taylor Farms as the likely source of the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The outbreak has resulted in 90 confirmed cases, with 27 hospitalizations and one death, primarily affecting states like Colorado and Montana.
McDonald's temporarily removed Quarter Pounders from menus in affected areas and has since resumed sales without slivered onions.
The company is facing multiple lawsuits from consumers who claim they were affected by the outbreak, with potential damages exceeding $5 million.
Despite the outbreak, McDonald's reported a slight increase in U.S. sales for the third quarter, driven by value meal promotions.