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2024 - 10 - 23

E. Coli Outbreak: The Quarter Pounder Sours on McDonald's

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McDonald’s stock tumbles as E. coli fears rise – Is the Quarter Pounder the new villain of fast food?

In recent news, McDonald's has found itself embroiled in a dire situation that has sent their stock tumbling. Shares of the fast-food giant fell nearly 6% in premarket trading following reports of an E. coli outbreak linked to their iconic Quarter Pounder hamburger. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed almost 50 cases across 10 states, with at least one tragic death reported. The outbreak has sparked serious concerns among customers who cannot view their beloved burgers in the same light anymore.

As the warning spread like wildfire, states heavily affected include Colorado, where 26 people fell ill after indulging in the Quarter Pounder. In response to the crisis, McDonald's has proactively removed slivered onions and beef patties from their stores in the impacted regions, prioritizing customer safety over profits. However, the damage to McDonald's reputation is another story, especially for an establishment so reliant on the trust of its patrons. Can this fast-food empire restore customer confidence, or will this be another fade into the larger narrative of food safety concerns?

The fallout continues as McDonald's stocks spiral downward, with shares dipping around 10% in after-hours trading upon the CDC's announcement. Panic has gripped investors, as the chain appears hapless in the face of backlash over what is considered one of their flagship menu items. To mitigate the effects of this outbreak, the president of McDonald’s USA expressed that the company is diligently planning and implementing measures to regain public trust — but will it be enough?

As people wonder what to do if they recently indulged in a Quarter Pounder, health officials urge anyone feeling unwell to seek medical help immediately. The incident underscores the importance of food safety in today's fast-paced world. Let's not forget that while McDonald’s may face challenges today, they also have a long history of bouncing back after crises. After all, the burger train never stops rolling, even when it hits a bit of a bump!

In fact, did you know that the Quarter Pounder was first introduced in 1971 and quickly gained cult status? Meanwhile, this E. coli incident is not the first time fast food chains have faced scrutiny — a similar outbreak at another chain made headlines just last year. History has shown that the industry often emerges stronger with renewed focus on safety and quality, so let’s see how McDonald's weathers this storm!

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McDonald's shares slide as E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounder ... (Reuters)

Shares of McDonald's fell nearly 6% in premarket trading on Wednesday after an E. coli outbreak linked to the restaurant chain's Quarter Pounder hamburgers ...

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McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to E. Coli outbreak leaves 1 ... (USA TODAY)

Which states are affected by the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders? See the full map of cases.

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McDonald's stock sinks after CDC reports E. coli outbreak linked to ... (Yahoo Finance)

McDonald's shares sank around 10% in after-hours trading on Tuesday following news of an E. coli outbreak linked to its burgers.

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McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to deadly E coli outbreak in US (South China Morning Post)

McDonald's has removed slivered onions and beef patties used for Quarter Pounder burgers from stores in affected states.

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CDC links E. coli outbreak to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, one dead (Yahoo News)

“Most people in this outbreak are reporting eating the Quarter Pounder hamburger at McDonald's before becoming sick,” the alert read. It is not yet known which ...

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McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers linked to fatal E. coli outbreak ... (New Food)

Nearly 50 people have become ill with E. coli, including one death, across 10 states, after reporting eating a burger at McDonald's.

McDonald's slips as CDC says E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Investing.com -- Shares in McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) slumped in premarket US trading on Tuesday after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said E.

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E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounder kills 1, sickens ... (Reuters)

One person died and dozens fell ill from E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers in 10 states, led by Colorado, where 26 people ...

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McDonald's to 'restore confidence' after E. coli outbreak linked to ... (NBC News)

The president of McDonald's USA said Wednesday that the company can "restore confidence" as it seeks to minimize the damage from an E. coli outbreak linked ...

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McDonald's Stock Falls Sharply After CDC Ties Quarter Pounder to ... (Barron's)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, ...

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What to do if you ate a McDonald's Quarter Pounder and feel ill (Yahoo News)

The fast food giant's Quarter Pounder burgers have been linked to 49 E. coli infections, including one death, in an outbreak spanning 10 states.

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McDonald's shares slide as E. coli outbreak tied to quarter-pounder ... (The Hindu)

Shares of McDonald's fell nearly 6% in premarket trading on Wednesday (October 23, 2024) after an E. coli outbreak linked to the restaurant chain's Quarter ...

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McDonald's Stock Falls Sharply After CDC Ties Quarter Pounder to ... (Barron's)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, ...

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McDonald's Quarter Pounder Linked To E. Coli Outbreak—Exec ... (Forbes)

The top U.S. McDonald's executive said he's “very confident” customers can eat safely at the restaurants, as the company's stock heads to its worst day in ...

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McDonald's shares drop as Quarter Pounders tied to fatal US E. coli ... (Financial Times)

Fast-food chain withdraws signature burger from four states after 49 infections and one death.

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E. Coli Outbreak Tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounder Kills 1 ... (Insurance Journal)

The strain involved, E. coli O157:H7, can cause serious illness and was the source of a 1993 outbreak that killed four children who ate undercooked hamburgers ...

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McDonald's Quarter Pounders Linked to E. coli Outbreak (NACS Online)

Elsewhere, batches of frozen waffles and pancakes are recalled over possible listeria.

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What we know about the McDonald's E. coli outbreak investigation (CNN)

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10 states, including one death.

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McDonald's takes Quarter Pounder off the menu at 1 in 5 restaurants ... (CBS News)

McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.

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Where is the Quarter Pounder being removed? McDonald's ... (USA TODAY)

Following an E. coli outbreak, McDonald's announced it was temporarily pulling the Quarter Pounder from menus at some locations. Here's where.

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McDonald's Quarter Pounders linked to E. coli outbreak, CDC says (Axios)

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has left one person dead and caused 10 hospitalizations, according to the CDC.

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E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders (Quality Assurance & Food Safety)

Forty-nine cases of illness have been reported in 10 states, with most illnesses reported in Colorado and Nebraska.

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McDonald's tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak (NPR)

A preliminary investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests fresh onions that are served raw on McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers were ...

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McDonald's names more states where Quarter Pounders are being ... (KBTX)

While there have not ...

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McDonald's E. coli outbreak: Is it safe to eat at the fast-food chain? (USA TODAY)

With 49 people sickened by E. coli infections after eating at certain McDonald's locations, some may be wondering about the safety of eating there.

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Quarter Pounders are off the menu at 20% of McDonald's in US as E ... (ABC News)

McDonald's is working to reassure U.S. customers that its restaurants are safe even as federal investigators try to pinpoint the cause of a deadly E.

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McDonald's tries to reassure customers after E. coli outbreak linked ... (The Associated Press)

E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died and 10 who ...

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McDonald's zeroes in on onions as the likely source of deadly E. coli ... (NBC News)

The investigation into the E. coli outbreak in McDonald's Quarter Pounders that has killed at least one person and sickened nearly 50 others increasingly ...

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What to know about E. coli after McDonald's Quarter Pounder-linked ... (NBC News)

The E. coli strain linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders is common and deadly ... Despite improvements in surveillance and technology, foodborne outbreaks can ...

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1-in-5 McDonald's have pulled Quarter Pounders from the menu as ... (Fortune)

A preliminary investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggested fresh slivered onions that are served raw on Quarter Pounder hamburgers were a ...

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McDonald's names more states where Quarter Pounders are being ... (Hawaii News Now)

While there have not ...

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First lawsuit filed against McDonald's over E. coli outbreak linked to ... (USA TODAY)

Eric Stelly, who filed suit in Cook County Circuit Court, ate food from its Colorado location 3 weeks ago and began experiencing E. coli symptoms.

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McDonald's names more states where Quarter Pounders are being ... (KTVA)

While there have not ...

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Onions Recalled in Deadly E.Coli Outbreaks Linked to McDonald's ... (The New York Times)

Officials said the onions served atop the popular hamburger were the likely source of an E. coli outbreak that has killed one person and sickened many ...

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McDonald's Quarter Pounders Sicken Dozens in E. coli Outbreak (Eater)

At least 49 people in 10 states have been sickened by an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders.

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Fast-food chains hold the onions after McDonald's E. coli outbreak (Reuters)

McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounder from one-fifth of its US restaurants · Burger King and other chains remove onions from menu items · Outbreak has sickened nearly ...

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