McDonalds Recall Issued Due to E Coli Contaminated Onions

McDonald's has issued a recall due to E Coli contaminated onions. The recall affects a significant number of McDonald's locations across the country.

McDonald's is taking immediate action to address the issue, including removing the contaminated onions from their supply chain.

The recall is a precautionary measure to ensure customer safety.

McDonald's has linked California onions to an E. coli outbreak that has affected 75 people across 13 states.

The outbreak has led to 22 hospitalizations and one death, with the majority of those affected having eaten a beef hamburger at McDonald's.

McDonald's supplier Taylor Farms has removed yellow onions from the market out of an abundance of caution.

The FDA is still working to confirm the specific source of the bacteria, but they believe that the slivered onions or beef patties on Quarter Pounder sandwiches are the likely source of contamination.

McDonald's has taken Quarter Pounders off the menu in about a fifth of its stores.

The company has stopped using the onions as well as quarter-pound beef patties in several states, including Colorado, Kansas, Utah, and Wyoming.

Some other major fast food chains that have received onions from Taylor Farms, including Burger King, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC, have removed fresh onions from their menus at some locations.

A recall has been issued for four onion products due to potential E. coli contamination by distributor US Foods.

The FDA confirmed that yellow onions from Taylor Farms were sold to additional food service customers.

Here's a list of states where McDonald's has stopped using the onions and quarter-pound beef patties:

The affected onions were distributed to food service facilities in multiple states, including Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Utah. This is a significant expansion of the initial recall notice.

The number of people infected by the bacteria linked to the slivered onions on Quarter Pounder burgers has risen to 104 across 14 states. This is a concerning development that highlights the need for swift action.

The CDC reports that 49 cases have been reported so far, with one death and 10 hospitalizations. This is a grim reminder of the potential consequences of foodborne illness.

The recall notice urges customers to "stop using the affected product as soon as possible" and to "destroy" them. This is a clear call to action that should not be ignored.

The outbreak is centered in Colorado, with Nebraska, Utah, and Wyoming also seeing multiple reports. Other states have had a few reports of illnesses, including Missouri, where one person has reported getting sick with E. coli.

The CDC is warning that the number of people affected by the outbreak may be higher than reported, as not everyone who gets sick will require medical attention.

The outbreak is likely to extend beyond the states currently known to be affected, and it will take additional time for cases to be linked to the outbreak.

McDonald's has temporarily removed the Quarter Pounder from the menu in affected areas.

The affected onions were distributed to food service facilities in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Utah. These states are at the highest risk due to the contaminated onions.

The number of people infected by the bacteria linked to slivered onions on the Quarter Pounder burgers had risen to 104 across 14 states as of November 13, according to the CDC. This is a significant number of people who have been affected.

McDonald's has pulled several items used for making the quarter pound patties to help investigators determine the cause of the outbreak. This shows that the company is taking the situation seriously.

49 cases of illness have been reported so far, with one death and 10 hospitalizations. This is a sobering reminder of the importance of food safety.

The affected onions were recalled on October 22, and customers are urged to "stop using the affected product as soon as possible" and "destroy" them. If you've purchased these onions, please take this precaution seriously.

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