McDonald's Quarter Pounders Return After E. Coli Fears Eased
Quarter Pounders Returning After E. Coli Sources Ruled Out
McDonald's is set to reintroduce its beloved Quarter Pounders, signaling a positive development following an outbreak of E. coli that led to serious health concerns. Recent testing has confirmed that beef patties are not the source of contamination, as suspected by health officials.
FDA Identifies Possible Source of Outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to investigate the matter and believes that the likely source of the E. coli outbreak is slivered onions from a single supplier. McDonald's has assured customers that the Quarter Pounders sold at affected locations will be free from slivered onions in an effort to ensure their safety.
- Outbreak affected at least 75 individuals across 13 states.
- 22 hospitalizations recorded; serious health complications noted.
- One tragic death reported.
This decision by McDonald's comes as an effort to prioritize public health while reinstating a popular item that has been temporarily removed from the menu.
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