E. Coli Outbreak: Onion Recall Widens to Burger King

Following an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, major fast-food chains including KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Burger King have removed fresh onions from their menus as a precautionary measure. The outbreak has resulted in at least 49 illnesses across 10 states and one death. McDonald's identified Taylor Farms as the supplier of the contaminated onions, which have since been recalled. Yum Brands, which owns KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, emphasized their decision was made 'out of an abundance of caution.' Burger King confirmed only about 5% of its locations used onions from the affected supplier but reported no illnesses. Health authorities, including the CDC and FDA, are investigating the outbreak, with the focus on Taylor Farms and the slivered onions used in the Quarter Pounders.