McDonald's E. coli Outbreak: Onion Supplier Identified

The recent E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions used in McDonald's Quarter Pounders has resulted in 90 cases across 13 states, with 27 hospitalizations and one death. Investigations identified Taylor Farms, a California-based supplier, as the source of the onions, prompting a recall and removal from affected restaurants, while federal inspectors are examining their facilities and an unnamed onion grower in Washington state. Despite the outbreak, McDonald's plans to resume Quarter Pounder sales in 3,000 locations without slivered onions, as the CDC considers the public risk 'very low'. Meanwhile, McDonald's has seen a decline in sales and is working to restore consumer confidence following the incident. The company is comparing the situation to Chipotle's past food safety crisis, underscoring the importance of recovering quickly to maintain business momentum.