Fri Oct 25 11:40:00 UTC 2024: – A significant outbreak of E. coli, linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, has led to a recall of onions supplied by Taylor Farms.
– Major fast-food chains, including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, and Burger King, are removing raw onions from their menus at various locations as a precautionary measure.
– As of now, the outbreak has resulted in one death and 49 reported illnesses.
– Taylor Farms recalled several yellow onion products due to potential contamination.
– A Burger King representative noted that approximately 5% of their restaurants are supplied with onions from the affected facility, but they are unaware of any illnesses related to their products.
– Yum Brands did not confirm whether they receive onions from Taylor Farms and did not specify how many locations would stop offering onions.
– U.S. Foods, the distributor for Taylor’s onions, clarified that it does not supply McDonald’s directly.

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