We are providing a total of $65 million to support franchise owners who lost their business in the states most affected
McDonald’s announced. The remaining amount will be used to speed up the recovery process and other support purposes.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Quarter Pounder hamburgers used sliced onion was the likely source of the E. coli infection. Taylor Farms of California, which supplied the potentially affected onions, has recalled the product.
The epidemic is in 14 states in total It caused 104 illnesses. At least 34 people were hospitalized and four developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can lead to severe kidney failure, according to an update from health authorities on Wednesday.
An 88-year-old man died as a result of the infection.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a statement that “there does not appear to be an ongoing food safety issue at McDonald’s restaurants related to this outbreak.” Despite this, the epidemic significantly affected the company’s sales, in several states Quarter Pounder hamburgers had to be temporarily removed from the menu.
McDonald’s was quick to respond to the situation. The company has found an “alternative supplier” for the approximately 900 restaurants that have temporarily suspended sales of Quarter Pounder burgers.
Cover image source: Shutterstock
Source: www.portfolio.hu
