Tag: quarter
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McDonald’s Quarter Pounder beef patties not the source of E. coli outbreak, company says
Beef patties used in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have tested negative for the strain of E. coli linked to a deadly outbreak that has been traced back to the popular sandwich, a company spokesperson said Sunday, citing tests done by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. At this time, the department has no further plans to test…
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What to know about E. coli after McDonald’s Quarter Pounder-linked outbreak
The strain of E. coli linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness in the U.S. On Oct. 22, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that an outbreak of the bacterial infection had sickened at least 49 people in 10 states. One person has died. While there…
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McDonald’s to ‘restore confidence’ after E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders, president says
The president of McDonald’s USA said Wednesday that the company can “restore confidence” as it seeks to minimize the damage from an E. coli outbreak linked to the chain’s Quarter Pounders in multiple states. “We are very confident that you can go to McDonald’s and enjoy our classics. We took swift action yesterday to remove…
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E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in multiple states
Health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in multiple states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. It’s not yet known which ingredient in the hamburger is making people sick. At least 49 people in 10 states have been sickened in the outbreak. One person, an older…
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Stellantis U.S. auto sales extend free fall in third quarter
DETROIT — Stellantis’ U.S. new vehicle sales continued a yearslong free fall during the third quarter, despite CEO Carlos Tavares’ attempts to correct what he has called “arrogant” mistakes. The trans-Atlantic carmaker reported U.S. sales Wednesday of 305,294 from July through September, a 19.8% decline from the third quarter of 2023 and an 11.5% decrease from the…