The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States recently stated that McDonald's "three liang" burger is related to an outbreak of E. coli in the western part of the country, which has caused 49 people to become ill and 1 person to die. McDonald's has issued a statement stating that the E. coli outbreak may be related to chopped onions and has taken down "three liang" hamburgers in four states.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States claims that McDonald's "three liang" burger is related to the E. coli outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has stated that McDonald's "Quarter Pounders" burger is related to an outbreak of E. coli in the western part of the country, which has caused 49 people to become ill and 1 person to die. The institution stated that 10 people have been admitted to the hospital, including one child. The institution stated that these patients reported having dined at McDonald's before the onset of the illness, and specifically mentioned eating "three liang" hamburgers. The stock price of this chain restaurant fell by 9% after the market closed.
McDonald's US responds to outbreak of E. coli infection: may be related to onions
On October 22nd local time, McDonald's issued a statement stating that it is taking swift and decisive action in response to E. coli infection incidents in certain states of the United States. The company is removing "three liang" burgers from its menu in four states, and all other products on the menu are not affected.
Preliminary investigation results indicate that some diseases may be related to sliced onions used for Quarter Pounder (a quarter pound beef burger). Shredded onions are provided by a supplier that serves three distribution centers. Out of caution, restaurants in the affected areas will temporarily take down quarter pound beef burgers. The company is working closely with suppliers and plans to replenish the supply of quarter pound burgers in the coming weeks.