Dozens sickened in E. coli outbreak

McDonald’s CEO apologizes for E. coli outbreak, as fast-food giant’s earnings beat estimates

McDonald’s is encouraged by signs of progress in the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

CDC says 90 people affected in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

The CDC believes the risk to the public is "very low" due to the actions taken by McDonald's and Taylor Farms to remove slivered onions from affected locations.

Business - CNBC - October 30

McDonald's to invest more than $100 million to speed up recovery after E. coli outbreak

This week, the company completed the return of Quarter Pounder burgers, with slivered onions, to all restaurant menus nationwide.

Business - CNBC - November 15

What does and doesn't kill E. coli? What to know amid multiple outbreaks

E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.

Onion Identified as McDonald’s E. Coli Culprit

Fast food restaurants are holding onions as the E. coli outbreak likely traces its roots back to the vegetable.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Infant dies, 10 sickened amid listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat

An infant has died and 10 adults have been sickened amid a four-state listeria outbreak connected to ready-to-eat meat products, officials said.

What food safety experts steer clear of to avoid E. coli

An E. coli outbreak is believed to be linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. Food safety experts explain why some types of produce have a higher risk of contamination.

No E. Coli Found in Samples of McDonald’s Beef Patties, Officials Say

The company said it would put Quarter Pounders back on the menu, without the raw onions that were considered the likely source of the bacteria.

Health - The New York Times - October 28

McDonald’s says beef patties not responsible for E. Coli illnesses

McDonald’s announced on Sunday that its beef patties are not responsible for the E. Coli outbreak linked to the company’s quarter pounders. It comes after the outbreak made at least 75 people sick, ...

McDonald's beef patties test negative for E. coli in Colorado

Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illnesses.

McDonald’s confirms Quarter Pounder beef is not source of E. coli

McDonald’s has announced it will put its Quarter Pounder burgers back on the menu at hundreds of restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of the deadly E. coli outbreak. NBC’s ...

McDonald’s Seeks to Resolve E. Coli Crisis and Return Focus to Value

The fast-food giant’s earnings results did not reflect the potential fallout from an E. coli outbreak that the company said it moved quickly to contain.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

CDC says slivered onions are 'likely source' of McDonald's E. coli infections

Slivered onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are the “likely source” of an outbreak of E. coli infections, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday. The number ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Over 160,000 pounds of ground beef recalled over E. coli risk

About 167,000 pounds of both fresh and frozen ground beef products have been recalled over possible E. coli contamination, according to the Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders rise to 75 across 13 states: CDC

The number of cases in a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has risen to 75, the CDC said on Friday.

What is E coli, and how can you prevent yourself from becoming infected by it?

With an outbreak of the disease has been linked to McDonald’s burgers, here’s what you need to know about it. Health authorities are investigating an outbreak of E coli infections linked to ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

McDonald's to start selling Quarter Pounders again due to E. coli test results

McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.

Quarter Pounders Return to McDonald’s Menus After Beef is Ruled Out as E. Coli Source

After the Food and Drug Administration said it believes slivered onions were the source of the outbreak that killed one person and sickened at least 75 others, the chain put the popular burgers ...

Business - Inc. - October 28

Teen with E. coli is battling kidney failure after eating McDonald's Quarter Pounders

After eating McDonald's Quarter Pounders, a 15-year-old in Colorado has been diagnosed with a rare and dangerous complication of E. coli poisoning.

McDonald's reverses U.S. same-store sales declines in the third quarter, but E. coli fallout looms

Shares of McDonald's have fallen 6% since its Quarter Pounder burgers were linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak.

Business - CNBC - October 29

McDonald's Execs Seek to Rebuild Trust After E. Coli Threatens Sales Rebound

The fast-food giant seeks to rebound from an E. coli outbreak and maintain its focus on value offerings for diners.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

CDC says slivered onions probably caused McDonald's E. coli infections as cases rise to 90

The number of E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has risen to 90, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday, up from 75 reported cases Friday.

US health officials identify more E. coli cases linked to McDonald's and inspect an onion grower in Washington

Health - ABC News - October 30

McDonald's E. coli case count rises as federal officials inspect an onion grower

Federal officials are reporting more cases of E

Health - ABC News - October 30

Carrots sold at Trader Joe's, Wegmans and other chains recalled due to E. coli risk

Organic whole and baby carrots sold at grocery store chains including Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Whole Foods and Target have been recalled due to a risk of E. coli contamination.

At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall

U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E

Health - ABC News - Yesterday

Woman 'sickened' by demands to return flood payment

Flood compensation was offered to businesses affected by heavy flooding in 2023.

White House condemns 'sickening' Nazi march

In a statement to ABC News, the White House condemned an incident Saturday in which a group of masked individuals with Nazi flags marched through Columbus, Ohio.

Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?

The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.

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