McDonald’s announced that it would soon resume selling its burgers in areas of the United States affected by Escherichia coli contamination, after tests did not reveal the presence of the bacteria.
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About 75 people were infected after eating at one of the fast food chain’s establishments. At least 22 people have been hospitalized and one diedaccording to data published by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Why was there McDonald’s hamburger poisoning?
An FDA investigation revealed a possible relationship between E. coli contamination and onions supplied by the company Taylor Farms, which supplied about 900 brand restaurants.
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Based on this information, McDonald’s indefinitely suspended the supply of onions from Taylor Farms.
The company reported that over the weekend it had received notification of the negative results of tests carried out by the Colorado State Department of Agriculture, where many of the affected establishments are located.
Authorities have told McDonald’s that they have no intention of conducting further testing, according to a statement issued by the group on Sunday.
“The problem seems to be limited to one ingredient and one geographical area”said the company, which expressed its “confidence” in the fact that “any products linked to this contamination (had) been removed from (its) supply chain.”
The onions in question were only used for the preparation of the “Quarter Pounder” burger.
Where won’t McDonald’s quarter-pound burger be sold?
McDonald’s decided to suspend the sale of this burger in about 900 restaurants in Colorado and 11 other states in the United States.
The group plans to resume sales of the “Quarter Pounder” in these establishments “within a week.”
Several alleged victims of this contamination have already taken McDonald’s to court.
The “E. coli” bacteria causes stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, which usually last three to four days. Most people recover without treatment, but some may develop complications.
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Source: https://www.noticiascaracol.com/mundo/descubren-que-paso-con-hamburguesas-de-mcdonalds-que-causaron-masiva-intoxicacion-cb20
