E. Coli Outbreak Tied to McDonald's Onions

A deadly E. coli outbreak at McDonald's has been linked to fresh onions supplied by Taylor Farms, affecting at least 49 people across 10 states and resulting in one death. In response, major fast-food chains like Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, and Burger King have removed onions from their menus as a precaution. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating the outbreak, focusing on slivered onions as the contamination source. McDonald's has temporarily pulled Quarter Pounders from menus in several states, and Taylor Farms has issued a recall for potentially contaminated onion products. The outbreak highlights the ongoing challenge of preventing produce contamination, which unlike meat, is often consumed raw and more difficult to manage. Clarissa DeBrock, a victim of the outbreak, is suing McDonald's for her illness, which underscores the severity of the situation and the potential legal and financial repercussions for the company.