McDonald's faces proposed class action lawsuit over E. coli outbreak

A proposed class action lawsuit against McDonald’s is the latest litigation over the E. coli outbreak linked to the fast-food chain’s Quarter Pounders.

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

McDonald's executives say E. coli outbreak is 'behind us'

The outbreak isn't expected to have a material impact on McDonald's business, CFO Ian Borden said.

Business - CNBC - October 29

E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald's outbreak tied to slivered onions

At least 104 people have been sickened, with 34 hospitalized, in an outbreak of E

Health - ABC News - November 14

McDonald's E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people

Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.

E. coli cases rise to 104 in outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

The E. coli case total has risen to 104 in the outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. Slivered onions still appear to be the most likely source of the contamination.

McDonald’s to Invest $100 Million in E. Coli Outbreak Recovery

Of that, $65 million will go to the McDonald’s franchises hit the hardest.

Business - Inc. - November 16

Georgia woman files lawsuit in response to E. coli outbreak linked to carrots

Grimmway Farms has recalled its organic carrots after health officials linked them to an E. coli outbreak. A woman who was hospitalized sued the company this week.

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

Number of people sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's rises to 90: CDC

The number of cases in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has risen to 90, the CDC said in an update on Wednesday.

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

1 Dead and Dozens Ill in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots

The outbreak has been tied to multiple brands of recalled organic carrots sold by Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Target, Kroger, Food Lion and Publix, among others, officials said.

Business - The New York Times - November 18

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sold in multiple states

Health officials want you to check your refrigerator for these organic carrots.

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Organic carrots recalled after E. coli outbreak. These are the brands impacted.

Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.

Organic carrots recalled in US after deadly E. coli outbreak

One person has died and others are in hospital after eating the carrots, officials say.

Organic carrots recalled after E. coli outbreak leads to 1 death

Multiple brands of bagged organic carrots have been linked to at least 40 E. coli cases and one death. The organic carrots grown by Grimmway Farms are no longer on grocery store shelves but they ...

E. coli outbreak in several states linked to organic carrots

Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli in multiple states that is linked to organic carrots sold under a number of different brands. The CDC says 39 illnesses have been reported. ...

Doctor on E. coli outbreaks, whooping cough, bird flu and mpox

Cases of several dangerous bacterial infections and viruses have been growing around the U.S. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder answers questions about these health concerns. She ...

Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak

Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.

E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2

More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.

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

Elon Musk’s America PAC Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

Canvassers for California representative Michelle Steel are suing the congresswoman's campaign, America PAC, and others, alleging that they were promised hourly wages, then told pay would depend on ...

Tech - Wired - November 1

Class action lawsuit on AI-related discrimination reaches final settlement

A federal judge has signed off on a settlement agreement Wednesday in a class action lawsuit alleging that an algorithm designed to score rental applicants discriminated on the basis of race and ...

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

One dead and dozens infected in E coli outbreak linked to organic carrots in US

California-based Grimmway Farms recalls carrots amid 39 reported illnesses in 18 states, including 15 hospitalizations. A California-based farm is recalling its carrots, including whole and baby ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

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.

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

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.

Southwest Airlines Will Face Pilots’ Union Lawsuit Over Threats

The Dallas-based carrier will head to court over claims by pilots that it harassed a senior pilot involved in training other aviators.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Apple facing near-£3bn UK lawsuit over cloud storage ‘monopoly’

Which? claims firm engaged in anti-competitive practices that led to 40 million people ‘being overcharged’. Apple is facing a near-£3bn lawsuit over claims it breached competition law by ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

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