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McDonald's Faces Legal Battles After E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Onions

The outbreak has sickened 49 people and resulted in one death, prompting lawsuits and a supply chain investigation.

  • Two lawsuits have been filed against McDonald's by individuals who fell ill after eating Quarter Pounders linked to an E. coli outbreak.
  • The CDC has reported 49 cases of E. coli across 10 states, with one fatality and ten hospitalizations.
  • Taylor Farms, the supplier of the implicated onions, has initiated a recall of yellow onions from a Colorado plant.
  • Fast food chains including Burger King and Yum Brands have removed onions from their menus as a precautionary measure.
  • McDonald's has suspended the sale of Quarter Pounders in affected regions and is working to restore consumer trust.
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